Legarda celebrates Michelin Guide-recognized PH restaurants

Senator Loren Legarda filed a resolution commending the Philippine restaurants, chefs, and industry professionals recognized in the inaugural Michelin Guide Philippines 2026.

According to Senate Resolution No. 164, the Michelin Guide Manila and Environs & Cebu 2026 showcased the remarkable diversity of Filipino dining, from fine dining and sustainable gastronomy to casual and regional eateries that define the nation’s culinary identity.

“We are happy that such a prestigious international culinary guide has finally recognized Filipino cuisine as a rising star in the […]

Legarda: Allow DepEd to focus on its mandate to end functional illiteracy

Senator Loren Legarda, Co-Chairperson of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) and Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education, called for a coherent national strategy to end functional illiteracy in the country, following data showing that the number of functionally illiterate Filipinos has nearly doubled from 14.5 million three decades ago to 24.8 million in 2024.

“This figure is deeply troubling, but it also reflects the structural burden placed on DepEd,” Legarda said. “DepEd now […]

Legarda pushes systems-based education reform to advance equity and human development

Senator Loren Legarda, Co-Chairperson of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) and Chairperson of Senate Committee on Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education, called for a sharper, systems-based reform of the Department of Education (DepEd) that links classroom realities with national development goals, during the Commission’s sectoral review with DepEd officials.

“Education is the system that enables every other reform to work,” Legarda said. “It is the mind that guides every hand that builds. From health to livelihood, from industry […]

Legarda eyes global stage for NACF: “Next Stop, Frankfurt”

Senator Loren Legarda opened the National Arts and Crafts Fair (NACF) 2025 with a bold vision: to bring the richness of Filipino Indigenous crafts to the global stage.

Speaking to the media during the fair’s launch, Legarda shared plans to expand NACF beyond national borders.

“I’ll continue to support this every year because I envisioned this more than 10 years ago,” she said. “And I will probably do a National Arts and Crafts Fair per region as well. I want to bring […]

Antique PESO wins the “National Best PESO Award” for the second consecutive year, through Senator Inday Loren Legarda’s continued support to DOLE’s Programs.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has once again named the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Antique as the “National Best PESO” under the Second-Class Province Category, a national recognition largely made possible through the sustained efforts and support of Antiqueña Senator Inday Loren Legarda and DOLE’s programs in the province.

For the past eight years, Senator Legarda has consistently provided funding and support to various DOLE initiatives, directly contributing to the strengthened implementation of employment and livelihood services […]