Sponsorship Speech for the Ruben Edera Ecleo, Sr. Birth Anniversary in Dinagat Islands

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Post by Rep. Kaka J. Bag-ao.

Dinagat Islands Rep. Kaka Bag-ao delivered this sponsorship speech during the 27 January 2015 hearing of the Committee on Revision of Laws for the initial consideration and approval of House Bill No. 4318 (An Act Declaring December 9 of each year a special non-working holiday throughout the entire province of Dinagat Islands to commemorate the birth anniversary of “Local Hero” Ruben Edera Ecleo, Sr).  

Thank you, Madam Chair. To the members of the committee, good afternoon. Siguro po marami sa atin marahil ay kilala na si Ruben Edera Ecleo, Sr. On 9 December 1934, Ruben Edera Ecleo, Sr., was born in Cabilan in the town of Dinagat in the province of Dinagat Islands.  He eventually founded the Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Association, Inc. (PBMA)—an organization of people who dedicated their lives for the service of humanity without expecting any monetary benefits, doing charitable works by serving others faithfully, and giving help voluntarily.

Sponsorship Speech for Amendments to the Family Code (Equality of Spouses)

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Post by Rep. Kaka J. Bag-ao.

Dinagat Islands Rep. Kaka Bag-ao delivered this sponsorship speech during the 27 January 2015 hearing of the Committee on Women and Gender Equality for the initial consideration of House Bill No. 4613 (An Act ensuring the fundamental equality of men and women, amending for the purpose Articles 14, 96, 124, 211 and 255 of Executive Order 209 otherwise known as the Family Code of the Philippines), which she authored with Batanes Rep. Henedina Abad.

Madam Chair, members of the committee, good afternoon.

The Family Code  or Executive Order No. 209 was enacted where it set forth the rights, duties, and obligations that will govern among family members, particularly between husband and wife. However, certain provisions in the said law do not reflect the spirit of equality between men and women, a right that is enshrined in our Constitution.

Sponsorship Speech for the Agrarian Reform Commission Bill

Dinagat Islands Rep. Kaka Bag-ao delivered this sponsorship speech during the 06 August 2014 hearing of the Committee on Agrarian Reform for the initial consideration of House Bill No. 4375 (Agrarian Reform Commission Bill), which she authored with Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo.

Extraordinary Possibilities for Ordinary People III

Dinagat Islands Rep. Kaka Bag-ao delivered this speech in the "Living the Legacy of Hubert H. Humphrey" Panel and Global Webinar last 25 April 2014 where she received the Distinguished Leadership Award for Internationals in the University of Minnesota, United States of America. She was a 2006-2007 Humphrey Fellow for Law and Human Rights.

Imagine Schools without Soft Drinks. Imagine the Youth in Nation-Building. (Sponsorship Speech for the Healthy Beverage Options Act)

Dinagat Islands Rep. Kaka Bag-ao, Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo,
and Healthy Beverage Options Act advocate and 'Soda Slayer'
Chip Magno Gatmaytan with his parents, Dr. Cielo Magno (UP School
of Economics) and Atty. Dan Gatmaytan (UP College of Law).

Dinagat Islands Rep. Kaka Bag-ao delivered this sponsorship speech during the 10 March 2014 hearing of the Committee on Basic Education and Culture for the initial consideration of House Bill No. 4021 (Healthy Beverage Options Act), which she authored with Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo.

Opening Speech in the Special Committee on Land Use Hearing

Dinagat Rep. Kaka Bag-ao delivered this opening speech in the 20 November 2013 hearing of the Special Committee on Land Use where the consolidated National Land Use Act was approved. She is a principal author of this proposed legislative measure.

Acceptance Speech for the Rotary Outstanding Surigaonon Award for Law and Public Service

Dinagat Islands Rep. Kaka Bag-ao delivered this acceptance speech last 30 August 2013 for the Rotary Outstanding Surigaonon Award for Law and Public Service (Rotary International District 3860).