Legarda encourages reading for developing minds on National Reading Day

November 27, 2025

To commemorate National Reading Day (Araw ng Pagbasa) today, November 27, Senator Loren Legarda renewed her push to further encourage reading among the youth, especially during their formative years.

Legarda said reading, particularly for ages 6 to 12, can help the younger generation develop cognitive skills and strengthen critical thinking.

“We think that reading should be pushed, especially at a time when the minds of the youth are still forming, because being able to read and understand are crucial skills needed for […]

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Legarda manifests strong support for science, technology, innovation

November 26, 2025

Senator Loren Legarda, during the plenary interpellations on the proposed 2026 budget of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), manifested her support for the agency and its attached institutions, stressing the urgent need for stronger investment in science, technology, and innovation.

Legarda placed on record her backing for two major textile initiatives presented by the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI), the FRONTIER Program and the CREATTEEVs Program.

“These programs foster the revitalization of regional textile ecosystems and provide inclusive textile based […]

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Legarda seeks to strengthen government communications, push upgrades for PTV4

November 26, 2025

Senator Loren Legarda, sponsor of the 2026 budget for the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), highlighted in plenary on November 25 the urgency of countering misinformation and rehabilitating the facilities of state-run People’s Television Network (PTV‑4).

Drawing from her extensive background in media, she stressed that clear, truthful, and coordinated messaging must be the foundation of public information.

“Messaging is so important. Disinformation, misinformation, inaccuracy, and messages lost in translation confuse the people,” Legarda declared. “Even with good intentions, if you say it […]

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Legarda pushes for innovation anew in fight against climate change

November 25, 2025

In observance of Global Warming and Climate Change Consciousness Week, Senator Loren Legarda urged Filipinos to take renewed action through innovative and transformative approaches to confront the worsening climate crisis. This year’s theme, “Makabagong Kilusan para sa Klima at Kinabukasan, ” urges a nationwide movement toward a more sustainable future.

Legarda said that recent powerful typhoons should serve as a wake-up call to the country, that continued inaction by both government and citizens will lead to greater disaster.

“There must be urgent […]

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Legarda pushes for determined action vs climate change anew

November 24, 2025

Senator Loren Legarda renewed her call for determined and sustained action against climate change after the Philippines was battered by several powerful storms anew.

As one of the foremost legislators on the environment, Legarda emphasized resilience, accountability, and innovation to strengthen the nation’s defenses against worsening climate impacts.

“We will be tested again, perhaps sooner than we wish. But each time, we must not only rebuild, but demand better,” Legarda said at the Philippine Resilience Awards (PRA) 2025 awards ceremony on Monday, […]

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