March 5, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda sponsored Senate Bill No. 1719, declaring April of every year as Philippine Veterans’ Month while establishing a permanent national framework to honor Filipino veterans and ensure sustained access to services and education.
In her sponsorship speech on March 4 during the plenary session, Legarda emphasized the urgency of institutionalizing veterans’ recognition and shifting from ceremonial observances to concrete services. She noted that the bill is designed to embed veterans’ legacy into law, classrooms, and public service.
“Scarcity changes perspective: […]
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March 4, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda welcomed the passage into law of the measure extending the term of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) for two more years.
As the author and principal sponsor of Senate Bill No. 1483, Legarda said the new law secures the Commission’s mandate to continue diagnosing systemic failures and advancing reforms in Philippine education, with greater urgency now placed on driving concrete solutions.
“As EDCOM II continues its work, we must be deliberate in strengthening our education system,” […]
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March 3, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda, Co-chair of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II), urged education officials during the Senate Committee on Basic Education hearing on March 3 to urgently confront declining literacy and numeracy rates by strengthening teacher training and redefining functional literacy standards.
“What are we doing differently from before, and what concrete steps can we take now to improve literacy and numeracy?” Legarda asked, stressing that reforms must deliver clear, actionable measures that directly address learning gaps.
Education officials acknowledged […]
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March 2, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda opened the celebration of National Women’s Month 2026 by honoring the indispensable role of women in building a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable Philippines. She underscored that empowering women is a prerequisite for social transformation and effective governance.
Reflecting on this year’s national theme, “WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society,” Legarda urged that gender equality be integrated into the daily functions of government, schools, and communities, calling it a collective responsibility, not just an occasion for ceremonial recognition.
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March 2, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda was honored with a special recognition by the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication Alumni Association (UPCMCAA) during the 9th Glory Awards ceremony at the UP Diliman College of Mass Communication (UP CMC) on Saturday, February 28.
Legarda received a Distinguished Recognition “as an eminent public servant and alumna” of UPCMC. The honor celebrates the senator’s “enduring contributions to the College and its alumni programs.”
“Tinatanggap ko nang buong pasasalamat ang natatanging pagkilalang ito, na para bang […]
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