December 17, 2024
Senator Loren Legarda has expressed her strong support and lauded the passage on third reading of House Bill No. 9468, which seeks to establish a district office of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in the Municipality of Pandan, Province of Antique. This legislation is a significant step in improving public service accessibility and ensuring that essential government services are brought closer to the people of Antique, especially those in the Northern part of the province and the neighboring towns in […]
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December 17, 2024
Senator Loren Legarda supported the Senate’s concurrence to the ratification of the Philippines-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), highlighting its role in strengthening national security and regional stability.
“The RAA not only facilitates joint military training, disaster response, and humanitarian operations but also fortifies our commitment to regional peace and stability, which we emphasized during the 31st Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF) we hosted last year,” explained Legarda as she cast an affirmative vote for the Senate Resolution No. 1248 concurring in […]
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December 16, 2024
Senator Loren Legarda expressed serious concern over the ₱12 billion reduction in the Department of Education’s (DepEd) budget for FY 2025, describing it as a “significant misstep” with far-reaching consequences for learners, teachers, and the nation’s future. She cautioned that this decision not only jeopardizes the foundation of progress but also reflects a troubling shift in national priorities.
“How can we rationalize slashing ₱12 billion from DepEd?” Legarda asked. “How can we claim to value the future of our nation when […]
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December 10, 2024
“Soft Power for a Planet at Risk: Advancing Philippine Foreign Policy Through Cultural Diplomacy and Climate Action”
Department of Foreign Affairs
10 December 2024
Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen: magandang araw sa inyong lahat.
In the serene villages of South Cotabato, the T’boli artisans weave the patterns of the t’nalak, a sacred textile born from their dreams. Each thread is a whispered story of their ancestors, a tribute to the harmony between humanity and nature. In the Visayas, the Akeanons […]
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December 10, 2024
Senator Loren Legarda emphasized that the strategic use of soft power—rooted in cultural identity, creative expression, and ecological stewardship—enables the Philippines to influence the global stage, foster international collaboration, and address pressing global challenges during her speech at the Department of Foreign Affair’s Foreign Policy Address.
“Our culture and environment are intertwined wellsprings of strength,” Legarda said. “Together, they form a power that transcends boundaries, builds connections, and influences the world—not through coercion but persuasion and attraction. This is soft power, […]
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