September 16, 2025
Mr. President, esteemed colleagues:
The areas beyond national jurisdiction, or the High Seas, cover half of our planet’s surface and comprise two-thirds of the global ocean. These boundless waters are inseparably tied to the health of all seas, including our own coasts.
Once dismissed as barren, the High Seas are now recognized as one of the greatest reservoirs of biodiversity on Earth. They are a treasure trove of marine life, sustain livelihoods, secure our food supply, and anchor the balance of life […]
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September 16, 2025
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 […]
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September 15, 2025
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 […]
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September 14, 2025
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 […]
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September 14, 2025
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 […]
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