November 6, 2025
My deepest condolences to the families and comrades of the airmen who died in the aircraft crash in Agusan del Sur while in the line of duty performing humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations to those affected by Tropical Storm Tino.
As an officer of the Philippine Air Force Reserve, I share in the sorrow of losing gallant men who wore their uniform with pride and valor, placing the welfare of the people we serve above their own comfort and safety.
Their […]
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November 5, 2025
Senator Loren Legarda filed a resolution commending the Philippine restaurants, chefs, and industry professionals recognized in the inaugural Michelin Guide Philippines 2026.
According to Senate Resolution No. 164, the Michelin Guide Manila and Environs & Cebu 2026 showcased the remarkable diversity of Filipino dining, from fine dining and sustainable gastronomy to casual and regional eateries that define the nation’s culinary identity.
“We are happy that such a prestigious international culinary guide has finally recognized Filipino cuisine as a rising star in the […]
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November 4, 2025
I strongly condemn the theft and desecration of Dr. Jose Rizal’s bust at the Place Jose Rizal in Paris’ 9th arrondissement, as confirmed by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
Rizal is deeply honored not only by Filipinos but also by the government and people of France, the country where he once studied and completed his novel El Filibusterismo. The stealing of his bust is an affront to our cultural heritage and the enduring legacy of our national hero, whose ideals […]
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November 3, 2025
Senator Loren Legarda, Co-Chairperson of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) and Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education, called for a coherent national strategy to end functional illiteracy in the country, following data showing that the number of functionally illiterate Filipinos has nearly doubled from 14.5 million three decades ago to 24.8 million in 2024.
“This figure is deeply troubling, but it also reflects the structural burden placed on DepEd,” Legarda said. “DepEd now […]
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November 3, 2025
Senator Loren Legarda, Co-Chairperson of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) and Chairperson of Senate Committee on Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education, called for a sharper, systems-based reform of the Department of Education (DepEd) that links classroom realities with national development goals, during the Commission’s sectoral review with DepEd officials.
“Education is the system that enables every other reform to work,” Legarda said. “It is the mind that guides every hand that builds. From health to livelihood, from industry […]
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