Legarda Calls for Comprehensive Legislative Oversight and Budget Integration of Women, Peace, and Security Initiatives

Senator Loren Legarda championed the call for integrating Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) initiatives into national policies and budget frameworks at the International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security (ICWPS), held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City from October 28 to 30, 2024.
The event marks the upcoming 25th anniversary of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 next year, which highlights women’s roles in peacebuilding and security. The Senator recalled that during last year’s Department of Foreign Affairs […]

Legarda champions women’s leadership in peace and security

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 […]

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

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 […]

See women as agents of change in disaster risk governance – Legarda

Senator Loren Legarda today emphasized the importance of gender-responsive disaster risk governance, recognizing the role of women as leaders and agents of change.

“These girls already have a vision for a future where they can thrive. Our role is to ensure they have the resources, education, and leadership opportunities to turn that vision into reality,” Legarda said during her speech at the 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR).

“Beyond inclusion, women and girls—and all marginalized groups—must harness their creativity […]