November 7, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda welcomed the inscription of three Philippine documentary heritage collections in the UNESCO Memory of the World Regional Register for Asia and the Pacific, calling the recognition a significant milestone in preserving the country’s history and cultural identity.
The Laguna Copperplate Inscription, the Baybayin Documents in the Archivo de la Universidad de Santo Tomas, and the Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group Audiovisual Archive were inscribed during the 11th General Meeting of the Memory of the World Committee for Asia and […]
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November 6, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda has filed Senate Resolution No. 759, seeking an investigation, in aid of legislation, into the reported improper disposal of deceased dogs and cats in the City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, and the adequacy of existing regulations governing pet cremation and aftercare services in the Philippines.
The resolution follows reports of the discovery of the remains of deceased dogs and cats in several areas of the City of San Jose del Monte, allegedly linked to a pet […]
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November 5, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda is calling for stronger protection for workers exposed to extreme heat, urging employers to adopt safer working hours and proposing additional compensation for those who must continue working under hazardous conditions.
The proposal forms the third point of her 10-Point Policy Action Plan against El Niño, launched on October 19, as the country prepares for prolonged dry spells and increased heat-related risks. It gives particular attention to farmers, construction workers, fisherfolk, and others whose livelihoods require long hours […]
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November 4, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda called for stronger government support for sustainable, climate-resilient rural livelihoods as El Niño threatens farming, fishing, and other sources of income, stressing that vulnerable families need alternative ways to earn before drought and water shortages disrupt their means of living.
Legarda emphasized that preparations for El Niño must extend beyond securing food and water supplies to protecting household incomes, particularly in communities heavily dependent on agriculture, fisheries, and natural resources.
“Paano na ang mga pamilyang nakadepende sa kalikasan kapag […]
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November 3, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda emphasized the need for stronger support for the Book Institute of the Philippines (BIP) to help address the country’s literacy challenges, as the latest national survey showed that only 70.8 percent of Filipinos aged 10 to 64 met the functional literacy standard.
Legarda made the statement following the graduation of 12 emerging publishing professionals during Solidaridad Literary Series V on October 30 at Solidaridad Bookshop in Manila, underscoring the role of Filipino publishers in producing books that encourage […]
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