Legarda underscores role of Philippine Studies Program in strengthening diplomacy

Senator Loren Legarda emphasized the crucial role of Philippine Studies Program in fostering stronger global connections and elevating the country’s voice on the international stage.

Speaking at the launch of a book on the Philippine Studies Program, Legarda emphasized that diplomacy does not begin in embassies, but in libraries, classrooms, and simple acts of curiosity.

“And it taught me this: no matter how vast the world may seem, we shape one another. Our narratives intersect, and in these crossings, we discover deeper […]

Legarda pays tribute to Filipino social workers, calls for regularization and dignified working conditions

Senator Loren Legarda honors the extraordinary men and women who serve as the very lifeline of the nation’s humanitarian and welfare response, calling for stronger institutional support—including regularization—for the country’s thousands of social workers.

“Social workers are not just indispensable; they are irreplaceable. In times of need, they are the first to respond and the last to leave. Their service is not quiet—it is courageous, visible, and deeply transformative,” Legarda declared.

Citing her decades of collaboration with social workers in communities across […]

Legarda urges urgent labor reforms amid Philippines’ continued inclusion in ITUC’s ‘Worst Countries for Workers’ list

Senator Loren Legarda has called on the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to urgently lead a clear and measurable reform agenda in response to the Philippines’ inclusion—for the ninth straight year—in the International Trade Union Confederation’s (ITUC) list of the “10 worst countries for workers.”

“This should not be taken lightly. Our international standing when it comes to labor rights is a reflection of our domestic realities,” Legarda said.

“Workers are the backbone of our economy, and the consistent red-flagging by […]

Legarda calls on NEU graduates to serve Filipinos with faith, hope, love

In commemoration of New Era University’s (NEU) golden anniversary, Senator Loren Legarda called on the more than 2,000 graduates to serve the Filipino people, guided by three virtues.

During her commencement address at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on Friday, June 20, 2025, Legarda celebrated three truths — faith, hope, and love — which she said NEU anchors on in its five decades of existence.

“Today is, in itself, a powerful reflection of faith. We know, however, that faith is more than […]

Legarda to LGUs: Listen to your constituents

Senator Loren Legarda urged the local government leaders of Sibalom, Antique to listen to their constituents and be proactive in leading the way.

“Governance is not power, but patience. Not visibility, but vision—rooted in the everyday needs of your people: water, livelihood, education, health, safety, and dignity,” Legarda said during her speech at the oath-taking of the town’s elected officials.

“I say this not as rhetoric, but as someone who has given her life to these causes,” she added.

Because of listening to […]