OPENING REMARKS OF SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WOMEN, PEACE, AND SECURITY

October 29, 2024

OPENING REMARKS OF SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WOMEN, PEACE, AND SECURITY
PICC, PASAY CITY
29 October 2025
Excellencies, fellow parliamentarians, partners, good afternoon.
It is a privilege to welcome you to this Parliamentary Roundtable on the second day of the International Conference on Women, Peace and Security.
With more than 80 states participating, the global nature of this conference signifies the shared sense of responsibility of UN member-states for advancing the Women, Peace, and Security agenda.
The Philippines is honored by the […]

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Legarda champions women’s leadership in peace and security

October 29, 2024

Senator Loren Legarda on Tuesday emphasized the reaffirmation of gender equality and advocated for women’s leadership in making the world more inclusive, humane, peaceful, and resilient.
In her opening message and taking the lead at a parliamentary roundtable at the International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (ICWPS), the four-term senator highlighted the important role lawmakers play in driving the transformation.
“In my almost three decades of legislative experience, I have realized that the road towards addressing the unique needs of women […]

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Explore and appreciate Philippine Heritage on Dayaw, now airing on Bilyonaryo News Channel

October 25, 2024

Bilyonaryo News Channel (BNC), the nation’s newest dedicated news network, proudly announces the airing of the award-winning documentary series Dayaw, hosted by Senator Loren Legarda.
Premiering on Saturday, October 26, Dayaw invites viewers to embark on an enlightening journey through the vibrant landscape of Philippine cultural heritage.
A project of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Dayaw is made possible through the steadfast support of Senator Legarda, who has championed the preservation and promotion of Filipino ingenuity and the […]

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Message of Senator Loren Legarda during the Handover Ceremony for the Philippines’ participation as Guest of Honour Country in the Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025

October 21, 2024

Honored guests, esteemed colleagues, partners from the global literary community,
Today is a momentous occasion for the entire Philippines. We are humbled to accept, on behalf of our country, the prestigious role of becoming the next Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2025.
First, allow me to congratulate Italy. Your theme, “Roots in the future,” captured the essence of your nation’s rich cultural heritage while connecting it to contemporary global narratives. The stories you presented remind us […]

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Message of Senator Loren Legarda during the Press Conference for the Philippines’ participation as Guest of Honour Country in the Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025

October 17, 2024

Embarking on a journey that is truly worthwhile has never been an easy endeavor. We knew this as soon as we began taking our steps towards becoming the Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair. For 15 years, the Philippines had been absent from this prestigious event, missing from the international stage of the publishing industry. When we made our return in 2015, it sparked a bold question in my mind: Why not the Philippines? Why shouldn’t our rich […]

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