Loren: The Lady
Who Leads
Loren Legarda’s life mantra has been for the Filipino people, the country, and the planet.
For her fourth term in the Senate, she was trusted by Filipinos with a strong 24.26 million votes in the election; she offered her heart and intellect again, serving in the 19th Congress with magnified commitment and grit. Loren is the only female who topped the Senate race twice and the only woman to become Senate majority leader. She is the current Senate President Pro-Tempore and the Senate’s most senior member.
Because of her advocacies on climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction and management, sustainability, and climate justice, the Philippines has been recognized for her pioneered laws on the environment.
Loren is also a women’s & children’s rights advocate, consistent with her efforts to promote the welfare of women and the protection of the Filipino youth.
She is a true Filipina at heart, passionately advocating for the protection of the rights of indigenous peoples and promoting arts and culture in the local and international arena.
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March 8, 2024Legarda expresses hope for future of food production
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda today said that the future of food will depend not only on the type of food consumed but also on its production process and how it is taken.
Legarda, a notable environmental advocate, reiterated her commitment as a steward of culinary heritage and advocate for sustainable food systems.
“The economic viability and sustainability of our food production system are at risk as we confront the challenges of a shifting climate landscape,” Legarda said during her keynote [...]
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October 4, 20232023 National Arts and Crafts Fair
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda jumpstarted the revival of the National Arts and Crafts Fair (NACF) — a flagship platform combining entrepreneurship and tradition – after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
WatchLoren: A Leader’s Journey
Coming from a family of newsmen, educators, and physicians, one can almost say that this lady really was born for greatness. Being the granddaughter of one of the Philippines’ journalism pillars, it was only natural that she took on this career path. With her hard work, Loren graduated cum laude with a degree in Broadcast Communication from the University of the Philippines Diliman, paving the way for her being the youngest anchor to appear in Philippine news television. Years later, her alma mater would confer her with a Doctor of Laws honoris causa.
Wherever she went, or whatever endeavor she delved into, she would always come out on top – may it be her passion for broadcasting, crusade for the environment, or being a Philippine senator, she would always achieve her goals and accomplish her mission, all thanks to her leadership skills, passion and vision.
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