(Lecture delivered by Rep. Edcel C. Lagman during the DSWD-NCR Policy Forum on the Divorce Bills on 25 November 2022)
Good morning to one and all. Thanks to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for organizing this forum on the absolute divorce bill, of which I am the principal author. I am presently attending the Bicameral Conference Committee meeting on the 2023 National Budget. Hence, this video presentation.
Delivered by Rep. Edcel C. Lagman via Zoom during the DSWP National Advocacy Agenda Conference on 18 November 2022
DSWP National Chairperson Beth Angsioco and other officers of DSWP, community women leaders of DSWP’s chapters, friends and fellow women’s rights advocates, good afternoon.
(Statement of Rep. Edcel C. Lagman during the Forum on “Sa Ngalan ng Batas ng Bayan” on November 14, 2022 at the Manila Hotel)
With sincere gratitude and due respect to the Alphan brods who conceptualized and organized this forum, I wonder why we are having this conversation on charter change when no less than the Marcos Jr. administration is not initiating amending the 1987 Constitution.
(Closing Remarks of Rep. Edcel C. Lagman, Chairman Emeritus of PLCPD on October 22, 2022 at Crowne Plaza Hotel)
I am much elated to congratulate AFPPD, PLCPD, the other sponsoring organizations and the participating countries’ representatives as well as the various distinguished speakers for a very successful two days of sharing ideas, planning and strategizing, discussing policies, and strengthening commitments of various stakeholders in prioritizing women’s rights and empowerment in Covid-19 pandemic response and recovery.
(Acceptance Speech of Rep. Edcel C. Lagman on his election as President of the Liberal Party of the Philippines at Club Filipino on 30 September 2022)
I am truly humbled and honored by your vote of confidence and trust. I pledge to lead the Liberal Party with principled activism.
