Legarda named 83rd Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellow, fifth Filipino honored since 1991

Senator Loren Legarda has been named the 83rd Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellow, becoming the fifth Filipino to receive the distinction since the Fellowship was founded in 1991. The Fellowship is a private, non-political and non-profit organization established to honor the first Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Lee Kuan Yew.

The Fellowship invites outstanding individuals from across the globe whose work advances national progress and fosters international goodwill. The purpose is to engage them in dialogue, share their expertise, and strengthen […]

Legarda becomes first woman to chair Senate Defense Committee, vows strategic reform and climate-security leadership

Senator Loren Legarda has made history as the first woman to chair the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification, and Reconciliation. Her appointment, formalized during the plenary session on September 8, signals a shift in the chamber’s defense leadership that blends strategic reform, regional engagement, and climate-informed resilience.

“Defense is about securing lives, livelihoods, and our future. We must build a force that protects and empowers.” Legarda said.

Legarda enters the role with a strong legislative track record and […]

Legarda Lauds Selection of “Magellan” as Philippine Entry to 98th Academy Awards

Senator Loren Legarda expressed her sincere congratulations and pride as the film “Magellan,” directed by Lav Diaz, was officially selected as the Philippines’ entry for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.

“As a firm believer in the power of the creative industries to ignite our national consciousness, I am filled with pride to see ‘Magellan’ represent the Philippines on the world stage, first in Cannes, and now in the Oscars,” said Legarda.

“The film’s selection for the 98th Academy […]

Legarda: Tapat na Paglilingkod Act, isang makabagong hakbang laban sa korapsyon

Binigyang-diin ni Senadora Loren Legarda ang kahalagahan ng pagbubukas ng mas malawak na diskurso ukol sa korapsyon, kasabay ng paghahain niya ng Tapat na Paglilingkod Act, isang panukalang batas na layong magtatag ng mga sistemikong reporma sa lahat ng ahensya ng pamahalaan.

Ayon kay Legarda, ang paulit-ulit na mga anomalya mula sa bilyong pisong nawawala sa korapsyon hanggang sa mga substandard na proyekto sa flood control at imprastruktura ay patunay kung gaano kalalim ang pagkakaugat ng katiwalian sa sistema.

“Ngayon, ang Department […]

Legarda bats for P1K medication stipend for senior citizens

Senator Loren Legarda filed Senate Bill No. 164, or An Act Providing Monthly Maintenance Medication Support for Senior Citizens, seeking to provide eligible senior citizens with P1,000 monthly to help in the purchase of maintenance medications.

“We are alleviating the burden of our senior citizens by helping them manage these debilitating diseases as they get older,” the lawmaker explained.

“This is to fulfill the government’s mandate to ensure that senior citizens have access to affordable healthcare, including the medications necessary for maintaining […]