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Loren Legarda
82 quotes
“The preservation of our nation’s built heritage is not merely a matter of aesthetics or nostalgia. It is a duty to safeguard the tangible expressions of our collective memory, identity, and history,”
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“Our built heritage is often lost not to neglect, but to unaffordable upkeep. This bill eases the tax and cost burden on owners who meet conservation standards, making restoration feasible.”
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“The bill recognizes that heritage protection cannot rest solely on regulation and enforcement. It must be supported by positive incentives that mobilize both public and private stakeholders toward a common goal: the preservation of our built heritage for future generations.”
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“When farmers lose, the entire nation suffers.”
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“Why allow importation at the height of harvest? The result is farm gate prices collapsing while market prices remain high. Traders profit, but farmers are left behind.”
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“If we do not dismantle the monopoly over cold storage and import permits, this crisis will repeat every year. Government must buy directly from farmers and build farmer-managed storage facilities so they can compete fairly.”
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“Relief must be responsible. We can ease the burden on ordinary families without draining government funds. This reform lowers VAT where it matters most, on everyday consumption, while ensuring that those who can afford luxury and premium goods continue to contribute fairly”
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Recorded in: https://mb.com.ph/2026/03/12/legarda-files-bill-reform-vat-package-system-to-ease-household-burden
“Why should basic goods and luxury items pay the same VAT?”
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Recorded in: https://mb.com.ph/2026/03/12/legarda-files-bill-reform-vat-package-system-to-ease-household-burden
“Poor households spend a much larger share of their income on food and essential needs. When we tax survival and luxury at the same rate, the burden falls disproportionately on those with the least capacity to absorb it”
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Recorded in: https://mb.com.ph/2026/03/12/legarda-files-bill-reform-vat-package-system-to-ease-household-burden
“Electricity for basic household use is not a luxury; it is a daily necessity that keeps our homes functioning and our children studying”
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Recorded in: https://mb.com.ph/2026/03/12/legarda-files-bill-reform-vat-package-system-to-ease-household-burden
“If we are serious about easing the burden on Filipino families, we must ensure that the tax system does not unnecessarily inflate their power bills”
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Recorded in: https://mb.com.ph/2026/03/12/legarda-files-bill-reform-vat-package-system-to-ease-household-burden
“These amounts are already contributions of our citizens to good public causes, missionary electrification, cleaner energy, and lifeline rates for the poor. Let us not increase the burden by taxing these contributions again”
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Recorded in: https://mb.com.ph/2026/03/12/legarda-files-bill-reform-vat-package-system-to-ease-household-burden
“Lower VAT for ordinary Filipinos, stable revenues for government, that is the balance we are striking…In a time of rising costs, we must cushion families wisely and sustainably”
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Recorded in: https://mb.com.ph/2026/03/12/legarda-files-bill-reform-vat-package-system-to-ease-household-burden
“This year’s Women’s Month calls us to move beyond recognition into integration, to ensure that equality defines how our institutions, schools, and workplaces function every day”
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“When women are economically empowered, families thrive and communities become more resilient. Supporting women’s enterprises means investing in the future of sustainable development”
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“Women are frontliners of climate action and guardians of resilience. When we invest in women’s capacity to lead, from barangay councils to national policymaking, we fortify the nation’s defense against climate and environmental risks”
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“Our women preserve our culture, nurture our youth, and ensure harmony in communities. They are the teachers who shape values, the culture-bearers who keep our heritage alive, and the community leaders who bridge differences and nurture unity.”
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“Recognizing their leadership is not only an act of equality, but it is also an affirmation of the nation’s strength and identity.”
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“The strength of our nation lies in the empowerment of every Filipina. When women are protected, supported, and given equal opportunities, progress becomes stronger and inclusive.”
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“What are we doing differently from before, and what concrete steps can we take now to improve literacy and numeracy?”
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“How do we take out the load, administrative duties of teachers, not totally, just so that they could focus on teaching and not the admin stuff.”
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“Why shouldn’t our rich literary heritage and diverse voices be celebrated alongside the world’s best?”
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Recorded in: https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/2024/11/10/2398878/senator-loren-legarda-we-are-nation-storytellers-just-rizal
“This opportunity allows us to shed the constraints of colonial frames and celebrate our rich heritage on a global platform. By reclaiming our heritage and sharing it with the international community, we can showcase our vibrant and authentic narratives to foster greater understanding and appreciation.”
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Recorded in: https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/2024/11/10/2398878/senator-loren-legarda-we-are-nation-storytellers-just-rizal
“Receiving this Guest-of-Honour scroll is more than symbolic — it represents our stories, transcending borders through the universal language of literature.”
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Recorded in: https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/2024/11/10/2398878/senator-loren-legarda-we-are-nation-storytellers-just-rizal
“Our presence here (at the Frankfurt Book Fair) is a testament to the collaborative efforts of passionate individuals, institutions and government agencies.”
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Recorded in: https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/2024/11/10/2398878/senator-loren-legarda-we-are-nation-storytellers-just-rizal
“The Philippines is a nation of storytellers just like Rizal. This is where the oral traditions of our ancestors seamlessly blend with the written works of our contemporary authors.”
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Recorded in: https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/2024/11/10/2398878/senator-loren-legarda-we-are-nation-storytellers-just-rizal
“To speak of foresight in this context is not an academic exercise. It is the most practical expression of survival and the most strategic expression of leadership.”
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“Environmental diplomacy and cultural diplomacy are not separate pursuits. They are converging forces that give nations both the strength to endure and the power to inspire”
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“You are the torchbearers of foresight. You bear the responsibility of anticipating change, of preparing with discipline, of envisioning with courage, and of listening with humility”
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“The 12 percent VAT on basic food items, the ones low-income families and the poorest households actually consume, is a levy on the poor”
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“Corruption in government always presents itself as normal and regular. Corruption always wants to hide in plain sight.”
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Recorded in: https://mindanews.com/top-stories/2026/03/macacua-asks-barmm-lgu-execs-lessen-sop-demands-from-contractors/
“The Supreme Court has now spoken with clarity on the matter of the ₱60 billion withdrawn from PhilHealth pursuant to Special Provision 1(d), Chapter XLIII of the 2024 General Appropriations Act, and Department of Finance Circular No. 003-2024. The Court declared the provision unconstitutional and directed, and I quote: As a consequence of the unconstitutional transfer of the subject PhilHealth fund to the National Treasury pursuant to Special Provision 1(d) of the 2024 GAA and DOF Circular 003-2024, the remitted funds amounting to ₱60 billion to PhilHealth must be returned to the coffers of PhilHealth.”
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