Legarda pushes bill to declare Waling-waling as National Orchid of the Philippines

Senator Loren Legarda sponsored a measure to declare the Waling-waling (Vanda sanderiana) as the National Orchid of the Philippines on May 5, 2026, underscoring the urgent need for conservation.

“This is not the first time that this representation has sought to elevate the Waling-waling to the level of a national symbol,” Legarda said. “As early as 2012, I filed a measure proposing its declaration as an additional National Flower, alongside the Sampaguita. That measure passed both Houses during the 15th Congress. […]

Legarda: National Heritage Month affirms heritage as source of strength, hope for Filipinos

Senator Loren Legarda affirms that heritage is more than a memory; it is the strength that sustains Filipino families today as they face rising costs and uncertainty in their daily lives.

She stressed that this message is reflected in the observance of National Heritage Month this May, which carries the theme, “Roots and Horizons: Our Shared Heritage, Our Collective Future.” The celebration underscores how heritage serves as a resource that communities draw upon to endure and rebuild.

“Kapag mabigat ang pasanin ng […]

Treasures of Heritage: Legarda brings Schools of Living Traditions exhibit at the Senate

Senator Loren Legarda, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Culture and the Arts, today opened the Schools of Living Traditions (SLTs) exhibit, “Buhay na Dunong: Bukal ng Pamana,” at the Senate of the Philippines. Running from May 4 to 7, 2026, the exhibit forms part of the National Heritage Month celebration and highlights the richness of Filipino living traditions, affirming Legarda’s long-standing vision to sustain and pass on cultural heritage to future generations.

Curated at the 2nd Floor Corridor of the […]