Following the Philippines’ landmark selection as host to the United Nations’ Loss and Damage Fund Board, Senator Loren Legarda has filed a Senate bill to facilitate its legal establishment and operations in the country.
The country won its bid to host the Loss and Damage Fund Board at the meeting held in Songdo, South Korea on July 9, 2024. Senator Legarda, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Global Champion for Resilience and one of the country’s foremost advocates for […]
Senator Loren Legarda today expressed her continued support for efforts to fight human trafficking as she lauded President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s announcement regarding the banning of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country during his 3rd State of the Nation Address (SONA).
“The proliferation of POGOs in the country has escalated concerns over human trafficking, various criminal activities, and significant national security risks. The bold move of the President to ban all POGO operations sends a clear message —- […]
Senator Loren Legarda expressed her expectations that critical issues such as food security, literacy, inflation, support for the agriculture sector, climate crisis, and peace and order will be prominently addressed in the 3rd State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. on Monday.
Legarda emphasized the urgency of tackling food security, highlighting the 2023 report of the United Nations on the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World, which showed that the Philippines had […]
Senator Loren Legarda continues to proudly showcase Filipino heritage through her choice of attire. Renowned for wearing Filipino-made outfits even on regular days, Legarda will once again embrace the beauty of Filipino culture and tradition during President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s Third State of the Nation Address (SONA) by wearing an elegant Maria Clara-inspired ensemble designed by Puey Quiñones.
The Maria Clara-inspired outfit features vintage embroidered pure piña fabric from Legarda’s personal collection, adding a touch of timeless elegance. The ensemble […]
Senator Loren Legarda commended the province of Apayao for being named a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve during the 36th session of the International Coordinating Council of UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere Programme from July 2 to 5 in Agadir, Morocco.
Legarda, one of the foremost legislators for the protection of the environment in the country, hoped that local residents and the government would be able to watch over and help preserve the area.
“We would like to congratulate the Province of Apayao and its […]
