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1.28.2010

Loren Legarda




Loren Legarda
AKA Loren Bautista Legarda-Leviste



  • 1st Filipina environmentalist to receive the Global Award of the Priyadashni Academy for outstanding contributions to Environment and Afforestation (2004)
  • 1st Filipina to hold the post of Senate Majority Leader (2001)


QUOTE
"At the end of the day, after all is said and done, you're left with only you and your God. I am answerable only to God and country. Whatever you say, whatever you do, it's God and country above all else."



DATE OF BIRTH
January 28, 1960

BIRTHPLACE
Marikina, Rizal, Philippines

FATHER: Antonio Cabrera Legarda
MOTHER: Bessie Gella Bautista

HUSBAND: Jose Antonio Leviste
CHILDREN: Lorenzo Antonio (Lanz) and Leandro Antonio (Lean)


USEFUL LINKS

Senator's Profile: Loren Legarda Leviste
Personal Information: Legarda-Leviste, Loren Bautista
The 'Double L' Word: Ricky Lo's Conversation With Loren Legarda
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