Foreign Policy Address of Senator Loren Legarda

December 10, 2024

“Soft Power for a Planet at Risk: Advancing Philippine Foreign Policy Through Cultural Diplomacy and Climate Action”
Department of Foreign Affairs
10 December 2024
Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen: magandang araw sa inyong lahat.
In the serene villages of South Cotabato, the T’boli artisans weave the patterns of the t’nalak, a sacred textile born from their dreams. Each thread is a whispered story of their ancestors, a tribute to the harmony between humanity and nature. In the Visayas, the Akeanons […]

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Soft Power for a Planet at Risk: Legarda Champions for Cultural Diplomacy and Climate Action

December 10, 2024

Senator Loren Legarda emphasized that the strategic use of soft power—rooted in cultural identity, creative expression, and ecological stewardship—enables the Philippines to influence the global stage, foster international collaboration, and address pressing global challenges during her speech at the Department of Foreign Affair’s Foreign Policy Address.
“Our culture and environment are intertwined wellsprings of strength,” Legarda said. “Together, they form a power that transcends boundaries, builds connections, and influences the world—not through coercion but persuasion and attraction. This is soft power, […]

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Mensahe ni Senator Loren Legarda: Pagtatalaga sa Gusali ng Pamahalaang Bayan ng Taal Bilang Pambansang Palatandaang Pangkasaysayan

December 8, 2024

Mensahe ni Senator Loren Legarda
Pagtatalaga sa Gusali ng Pamahalaang Bayan ng Taal Bilang Pambansang Palatandaang Pangkasaysayan
December 8, 2024
 
Isang makasaysayang araw sa ating mga kababayan dito sa Taal, Batangas.
Sa kasalukuyang panahon na pinapatakbo ng teknolohiya, marahil isa sa mga katanungan lalo na ng mga bagong henerasyon, “ano ang halaga ng isang gusali na itinayo mahigit isang daang taon na ang nakalipas?”
Sa unang tingin, ito’y maaaring isang lumang istruktura lamang, gawa sa kahoy at bato, ngunit kung bubuksan natin ang ating mga […]

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Legarda highlights the importance of preserving heritage structures

December 8, 2024

Senator Loren Legarda emphasized the vital role of preserving and rehabilitating heritage structures in the Philippines, as these landmarks offer a window into the life and lessons of the past.
“Sa unang tingin, ito’y maaaring isang lumang istruktura lamang, gawa sa kahoy at bato, ngunit kung bubuksan natin ang ating mga mata at puso, makikita natin na ito’y puno ng mga kwento—mga alaala ng nakalipas, mga pangarap ng pamayanan, saksi sa bawat tagumpay at pagsubok ng isang bayan,” Legarda said in […]

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Legarda Highlights Cultural Preservation and Creative Collaboration in Kislap-Diwa 2024: Engkuwentro

December 6, 2024

The Engkuwentro, a collaborative engagement between the artists and poets who will participate in the Kislap-Diwa 2024, was successfully held on December 3, Tuesday at the Education Hall of the National Museum of Natural History. Organized by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) in collaboration with the National Museum of the Philippines, the Society For Strategic Education Studies (S4SES), and the Office of Senator Loren Legarda, the event brought together visual artists, poets, and cultural advocates for […]

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