October 30, 2026
My thoughts and prayers are with our fellow Filipinos in Albay following the eruption of Mayon Volcano, placing lives, homes, and livelihoods at risk.
I urge our national and local authorities to act swiftly and decisively to protect communities at risk, ensure safe and orderly evacuations, and deliver immediate assistance. Evacuation centers must provide safe and dignified shelter, especially for children, older persons, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable members of our communities.
We must also anticipate the possibility of prolonged displacement […]
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October 29, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda called for stronger disaster preparedness, early action against climate risks, and sustained support for community-led solutions as the Philippine Resilience Awards (PRA) 2026 recognized women and youth whose leadership has helped protect lives and livelihoods.
In her message for the PRA 2026 awarding ceremony at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Manila on Wednesday, October 28, Legarda emphasized the need to anticipate risks, strengthen local capabilities, and address vulnerabilities that leave communities exposed to repeated disasters.
“Resilience must […]
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October 29, 2026
Noong 2016, inilabas ng KWF ang Atlas ng mga Wika ng Pilipinas, isang aklat na naglalaman ng mga batayang datos sa mga wika ng Pilipinas, pati na rin ang opisyal na listahan ng mga ito. Sa kabuoan, nakapagtala sa Atlas ng 130 na mga wika ng Pilipinas.
Ang Atlas at Mapa ng mga Wika sa Pilipinas ay mula sa proyekyong BALIDASYON NG MGA WIKA NG PILIPINAS na naglalayong makakalap ng naisapanahon ang datos hinggil sa mga wika sa Pilipinas. Tumutugon ang […]
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October 28, 2026
Distinguished guests, resilience champions, colleagues in government, the private sector, academia, and civil society.
Today marks the fourth year of the Philippine Resilience Awards, a continuing commitment to recognize and honor individuals and organizations whose work strengthens our communities against climate change and disasters.
The news in recent weeks has been filled with stark warnings about the super El Niño – ranging from scorching temperatures and widespread provincial droughts to compounding health hazards. As we prepare for what lies ahead, I am […]
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October 26, 2026
Amid ongoing deliberations on the proposed 2027 national budget, Senator Loren Legarda renewed her call for the restitution and proper allocation of funds legally intended for the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), emphasizing the government’s responsibility to safeguard funds meant to protect depositors and provide healthcare services to Filipinos.
Legarda reiterated her concern over the remittance of ₱107.23 billion from PDIC’s Deposit Insurance Fund to the National Treasury. She noted that only ₱57 billion […]
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