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As the country celebrated Arbor Day, Senator Loren Legarda called on all Filipinos to take an active role in environmental stewardship through tree planting efforts and green initiatives in their communities. “Every tree that we plant today is a seedling of hope for the future. We must embrace this shared advocacy to pursue environmental sustainability […]
Senator Loren Legarda honors the extraordinary men and women who serve as the very lifeline of the nation’s humanitarian and welfare response, calling for stronger institutional support—including regularization—for the country’s thousands of social workers. “Social workers are not just indispensable; they are irreplaceable. In times of need, they are the first to respond and the […]
Senator Loren Legarda has called on the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to urgently lead a clear and measurable reform agenda in response to the Philippines’ inclusion–for the ninth straight year–in the International Trade Union Confederation’s (ITUC) list of the “10 worst countries for workers.” “This should not be taken lightly. Our international standing […]
Senator Loren Legarda urged the local government leaders of Sibalom, Antique to listen to their constituents and be proactive in leading the way. “Governance is not power, but patience. Not visibility, but vision—rooted in the everyday needs of your people: water, livelihood, education, health, safety, and dignity,” Legarda said during her speech at the oath-taking of […]
As the nation commemorates the 164th birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal, Senator Loren Legarda called on every Filipino to draw from the national hero’s life and legacy as a model of moral courage, deep social consciousness, and enduring compassion for the Filipino people. “More than being revolutionary through his writings, Rizal was a reformist […]
In celebration of World Environment Day, four-term Senator Loren Legarda urges the government and the private sector to go beyond rhetoric and fully implement the country’s environmental laws while integrating ecological sustainability into all development plans. Observed every June 5, World Environment Day serves as the United Nations’ principal platform for encouraging worldwide awareness and […]
Senator Loren Legarda renewed her urgent call to address hunger in the Philippines, anchored on empathy, sustainability, and the strength of local communities. “Imagine families having to sleep through hunger simply because they have no choice. Food is a right, not a privilege,” Legarda stressed. Despite the country’s agricultural abundance, hunger continues to afflict millions. […]
Senator Loren Legarda honored the deep cultural ties between the Philippines and Germany as she addressed the German media delegation visiting the country, reflecting on what was once an ambitious dream: for the Philippines to take center stage at the Frankfurt Book Fair, the world’s largest and most influential book fair. “When the Philippines made […]
Senator Loren Legarda lauded the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) for the peaceful, orderly, and efficient conduct of the 2025 national and local elections, highlighting the speed of result transmission and the overall transparency that characterized this year’s polls. “We must commend the COMELEC for the professionalism and efficiency it demonstrated during the 2025 elections. The […]
Senator Loren Legarda thanked the voters of Batangas’ first district, who elected her son Leandro Legarda Leviste, as the congressman-elect of the first district of Batangas. Legarda Leviste achieved the highest margin of victory against an incumbent congressman in the country and recorded the highest number of votes received by a candidate for the House […]