Legarda pushes climate, digital, and energy cooperation in meeting with Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister

Senator Loren Legarda confers with Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong in a courtesy call on September 11 as part of her Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship, reinforcing shared priorities on climate resilience, digital integration, and regional energy cooperation.

Legarda, a longtime climate advocate and regional collaborator, emphasized the Philippines’ vulnerability to climate change, while citing Singapore’s long-term resilience plan as a model for proactive planning. “We want to learn from Singapore despite our […]

Legarda commemorates Malolos Congress, urges the nation to uphold freedom and progressive leadership

Senator Loren Legarda marked the 127th Anniversary of the Malolos Congress by highlighting its role in shaping Philippine unity and democracy. Legarda emphasized that the Malolos Congress signaled the birth of Asia’s first democracy and demonstrated that Filipinos are capable of self-government and a strong national vision. Legarda recalled the contribution of her great-grandfather, Ariston Gella, Antique’s delegate to the historic Congress, linking her family’s legacy to a broader commitment to public service and constitutional reform.

“Independence is not just the […]

Legarda urges ASEAN to redefine development in climate era

Senator Loren Legarda, speaking as the 83rd Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellow and the fifth from the Philippines since its establishment in 1991, delivered a powerful public lecture calling on ASEAN nations to rethink development in the face of the climate crisis, placing resilience, ecological stewardship, and human dignity at the core of progress.

Addressing the ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute, and its Philippine Studies and Climate Change in Southeast Asia Programmes, Legarda honored Singapore’s visionary governance, crediting Lee Kuan Yew’s early recognition […]

Legarda named 83rd Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellow, fifth Filipino honored since 1991

Senator Loren Legarda has been named the 83rd Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellow, becoming the fifth Filipino to receive the distinction since the Fellowship was founded in 1991. The Fellowship is a private, non-political and non-profit organization established to honor the first Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Lee Kuan Yew.

The Fellowship invites outstanding individuals from across the globe whose work advances national progress and fosters international goodwill. The purpose is to engage them in dialogue, share their expertise, and strengthen […]

Legarda becomes first woman to chair Senate Defense Committee, vows strategic reform and climate-security leadership

Senator Loren Legarda has made history as the first woman to chair the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification, and Reconciliation. Her appointment, formalized during the plenary session on September 8, signals a shift in the chamber’s defense leadership that blends strategic reform, regional engagement, and climate-informed resilience.

“Defense is about securing lives, livelihoods, and our future. We must build a force that protects and empowers.” Legarda said.

Legarda enters the role with a strong legislative track record and […]