Legarda renews call to boost literacy and cultural pride among Filipino youth

Senator Loren Legarda renewed her call for urgent, concrete action to raise literacy levels and instill cultural pride among young Filipinos, stressing that preparing the youth for global competitiveness begins with ensuring they can read, understand, and embrace their identity.

“Sa mga nakalipas na taon, kinaharap natin ang krisis sa mababang estado ng kakayahan ng ating kabataang bumasa at umintindi,” Legarda said during her the launch of Wikaharian 2, a collaborative project of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts […]

Senator Legarda reiterates call for active engagement in environmental stewardship this Arbor day.

As the country celebrates Arbor Day today, Senator Loren Legarda is calling on all Filipinos to take an active role in environmental stewardship through tree planting efforts and green initiatives in their communities.

“Every tree that we plant today is a seedling of hope for the future. We must embrace this shared advocacy to pursue environmental sustainability for ourselves, for our children, and for the succeeding generations,” said Legarda, who has been at the forefront of environmental legislation and grassroot programs […]

Legarda underscores role of Philippine Studies Program in strengthening diplomacy

Senator Loren Legarda emphasized the crucial role of Philippine Studies Program in fostering stronger global connections and elevating the country’s voice on the international stage.

Speaking at the launch of a book on the Philippine Studies Program, Legarda emphasized that diplomacy does not begin in embassies, but in libraries, classrooms, and simple acts of curiosity.

“And it taught me this: no matter how vast the world may seem, we shape one another. Our narratives intersect, and in these crossings, we discover deeper […]

Legarda pays tribute to Filipino social workers, calls for regularization and dignified working conditions

Senator Loren Legarda honors the extraordinary men and women who serve as the very lifeline of the nation’s humanitarian and welfare response, calling for stronger institutional support—including regularization—for the country’s thousands of social workers.

“Social workers are not just indispensable; they are irreplaceable. In times of need, they are the first to respond and the last to leave. Their service is not quiet—it is courageous, visible, and deeply transformative,” Legarda declared.

Citing her decades of collaboration with social workers in communities across […]

Legarda urges urgent labor reforms amid Philippines’ continued inclusion in ITUC’s ‘Worst Countries for Workers’ list

Senator Loren Legarda has called on the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to urgently lead a clear and measurable reform agenda in response to the Philippines’ inclusion—for the ninth straight year—in the International Trade Union Confederation’s (ITUC) list of the “10 worst countries for workers.”

“This should not be taken lightly. Our international standing when it comes to labor rights is a reflection of our domestic realities,” Legarda said.

“Workers are the backbone of our economy, and the consistent red-flagging by […]