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Senator Loren Legarda reaffirmed her commitment to marine conservation, sustainable development, and women’s empowerment during the “Blue Horizons – Accelerating the UK-Philippines Partnership for a Sustainable Blue Economy” panel discussion at The Conservatory, Manila Peninsula Hotel, Makati City. Hosted by the British Embassy Manila in honor of the visit of UK Foreign Secretary Rt. Hon. […]
Senator Loren Legarda recognized the hardworking and skilled community-based, women-led MSMEs and set the tone for the Legarda MSME Excellence Awards 2025, held at the University of the Philippines Visayas Extension Campus in Pandan, to honor the resilience, determination, innovation, and perseverance of women. The awards recognized women-led enterprises and sustainable livelihoods that have flourished […]
As the country celebrates National Women’s Month, Senator Loren Legarda calls on all sectors of society, both public and private, to turn commitments into lasting change and take decisive action to ensure that every Filipina can thrive in a society free from violence, discrimination, and systemic barriers. “This year is an opportunity to accelerate progress,” […]
Senator Loren Legarda called on embracing cultural preservation as an indispensable investment in the nation’s future during her keynote address at Cultural Thoughts and Trajectories, held at Manila House. The event, organized in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) in celebration of National Arts Month, brought together policymakers, diplomats, cultural […]
Driven by her vision to transform Antique into a thriving hub for commerce, tourism, and economic growth, Senator Loren Legarda has laid the groundwork of the redevelopment and modernization of Antique Airport in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique. Legarda has secured the funding of the construction of a new airport terminal since 2017, during her […]
In a bid to cultivate a new generation of ethical, skilled, and competent civil servants, Senator Loren Legarda has filed the National Public Service College Act of 2025, a landmark bill that seeks to establish the National Public Service College (NPSC) as the country’s premier training ground for future government leaders. Unlike traditional academic institutions, […]
Senator Loren Legarda emphasized the power of culture and history in shaping modern Filipino identity at the relaunch of the National Archives of the Philippines’ (NAP) archival exhibition, “Manila: Nexus of Empire”, which explores Manila’s significant role as the heart of Spanish influence in Asia from the 16th to the 19th century. “When the Spanish […]
Senator Loren Legarda firmly stated her opposition to potential mining activities in Antique as the Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Western Visayas (MGB-6) considers declaring the four upland towns of Patnongon, San Remigio, Valderrama, and Sibalom as mineral reservations. The United Nations Environment Programme Laureate emphasized that such activities threaten Antique’s rich cultural heritage, sustainable […]
On her 65th birthday, Senator Loren Legarda reaffirmed her commitment to honoring the history and heritage of her home province as she co-sponsored the proposed measure declaring August 5 of every year a special non-working holiday in the Municipality of Anini-y, Province of Antique. “Araw ng Anini-y is not merely a celebration of its independence […]
Citing the importance of DRRM workers to the country, Senator Loren Legarda filed Senate Bill No. 2927, or the Magna Carta for Public Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Workers. Legarda said it is important for the bill to be passed into law to help recognize the efforts of DRRM workers in a country that […]