November 10, 2025
Senator Loren Legarda called for urgent, climate-resilient urban transformation in her keynote address at the luncheon for speakers of the Trans-Pacific Sustainability Dialogue (TPSD) 2025: Sustainable Cities and Communities on November 10, grounded in the country’s recent experience with destructive typhoons and the widening gap between urban growth and livability.
“It is my honor to host this luncheon and to welcome you all to Manila.” Legarda began, addressing a high-level gathering. “We gather in that same spirit of candor, respect, and […]
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November 10, 2025
Your Excellency, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon; distinguished colleagues from the Ban Ki-moon Foundation, Stanford APARC, the UP Asian Center, our partner institutions, and dear friends—good day.
It is my honor to host this luncheon and to welcome you all to Manila for this Trans-Pacific Sustainability Dialogue. When Secretary-General Ban visited the Senate last year, I had the joy of welcoming him and Madame Yoo to my home. Over laing, bagnet, tinolang manok, and halo-halo, we were reminded that the best policy conversations […]
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November 6, 2025
My deepest condolences to the families and comrades of the airmen who died in the aircraft crash in Agusan del Sur while in the line of duty performing humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations to those affected by Tropical Storm Tino.
As an officer of the Philippine Air Force Reserve, I share in the sorrow of losing gallant men who wore their uniform with pride and valor, placing the welfare of the people we serve above their own comfort and safety.
Their […]
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November 5, 2025
Senator Loren Legarda filed a resolution commending the Philippine restaurants, chefs, and industry professionals recognized in the inaugural Michelin Guide Philippines 2026.
According to Senate Resolution No. 164, the Michelin Guide Manila and Environs & Cebu 2026 showcased the remarkable diversity of Filipino dining, from fine dining and sustainable gastronomy to casual and regional eateries that define the nation’s culinary identity.
“We are happy that such a prestigious international culinary guide has finally recognized Filipino cuisine as a rising star in the […]
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November 4, 2025
I strongly condemn the theft and desecration of Dr. Jose Rizal’s bust at the Place Jose Rizal in Paris’ 9th arrondissement, as confirmed by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
Rizal is deeply honored not only by Filipinos but also by the government and people of France, the country where he once studied and completed his novel El Filibusterismo. The stealing of his bust is an affront to our cultural heritage and the enduring legacy of our national hero, whose ideals […]
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