Legarda – Indigenous Peoples serve as pillar of nation

In celebration of Indigenous Peoples Month this October, Senator Loren Legarda paid tribute to the invaluable contributions of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) to the country’s cultural heritage, national identity, and sustainable development.

“The Philippines is home to scores of ethno-linguistic groups, many of which have maintained their unique pre-colonial cultures and practices. This is not a mere point of pride, but it represents a wealth of knowledge we can depend on for the future,” Legarda said.

“We have long regarded IPs as the […]

Legarda honors indigenous communities, pushes cultural empowerment at Ummong Festival

Senator Loren Legarda reaffirmed her commitment to Indigenous Cultural empowerment and inclusive development during the Ummong Festival held at the Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) on October 3, 2025.

Addressing local leaders, educators, students, and Indigenous cultural bearers, Legarda emphasized the vital role of Indigenous Peoples in shaping national identity and safeguarding the country’s cultural wealth.

“Sa ating pagdiriwang ng Ummong, pinapanday natin ang isang yugto ng pagkakaisa, dangal, at panibagong pag-asa para sa ating mga pamayanan.” Legarda said in her opening […]

Legarda conferred Doctor of Education degree, honors teachers and pushes education reform

Senator Loren Legarda was conferred an honorary degree of Doctor of Education, Major in Educational Management, Honoris Causa, by Nueva Vizcaya State University on October 3, 2025, in recognition of her decades-long commitment to education reform and national transformation.

This marks the third honorary doctorate conferred upon Legarda by leading state universities. In 2018, the University of the Philippines awarded her the Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa, in recognition of her service as a lawmaker, journalist, and advocate for social justice, […]

Legarda Pushes Innovation Offices in SUCs, Advances Higher Education Reform and Green Initiatives at UP BOR Meeting

Senator Loren Legarda called for stronger innovation and reform across state universities and colleges (SUCs) as she joined the 1403rd Meeting of the University of the Philippines (UP) Board of Regents (BOR) at Quezon Hall, UP Diliman.

Legarda sits as a member of the UP BOR by virtue of her position as Chair of the Senate Committee on Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education, a role that places her directly in higher education policymaking and governance.

At the meeting, one of the agenda […]