The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector has generated 5,461,731 jobs, or 64.67 percent of the Philippines’ total employment for 2021, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Monday, July 10 said. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda expressed her heartfelt greetings to the Filipino Muslim community for a meaningful observance of Eid al-Adha, or Feast of the Sacrifice, across the country on Wednesday, June 28. Sen. Loren Legarda (Photo courtesy...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda reaffirms her commitment to empowering and supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) on International MSME Day on June 27. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda (Senate PRIB Photo) “We recognize MSMEs as the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr. must have a roadmap for deciding to stay on as Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda said. Asked whether there should be a limit for the President to continue staying on as DA chief, Legarda said:...
Why fix something that’s not broken? Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda made the remark as she assured there would be no looming changes in the Senate leadership as senators are supportive of Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren...
Senator Maria Imelda "Imee" Marcos has admitted that she abstained in the voting on the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill because it was "hinog sa pilit (deliberately ripened)." Sen. Imee Marcos (Senate PRIB Photo)...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Thursday, June 22 said she has no qualms supporting any moves to pass the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill into law. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda (Senate PRIB Photo) President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. recently called on...
Senators on Monday, June 12 took turns expressing their prayers and condolences following the death of former Armed Forces Chief of Staff and former senator Rodolfo “Pong” Biazon. F ormer Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff and former senator Rodolfo...
Funding for the Philippine Studies Program at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS)-Yusof Ishak Institute Singapore has been extended for three years, paving the way for a deeper understanding of the country among Filipino and foreign students. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda has emphasized the significance of maintaining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) Centrality in prioritizing the welfare of the regional bloc. Legarda emphasized this during the Special Session on Balancing Asia-Pacific Minilateralism...
The human environment is choking with plastic pollution. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda emphasized this reality as she expressed hope for realizing the first global treaty to curb plastic pollution by the end of 2024. Today, the Philippines joins the observance of World Environment Day...
The Senate has ratified the bicameral committee report on the bill that seeks to institutionalize the government’s "One Town, One Product" (OTOP) Program. Sen. Mark Villar, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Trade, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship, and sponsor of the measure, reported the...
