Senator Loren Legarda expressed serious concern over the ₱12 billion reduction in the Department of Education’s (DepEd) budget for FY 2025, describing it as a “significant misstep” with far-reaching consequences for learners, teachers, and the nation’s future. She cautioned that this decision not only jeopardizes the foundation of progress but also reflects a troubling shift in national priorities.
“How can we rationalize slashing ₱12 billion from DepEd?” Legarda asked. “How can we claim to value the future of our nation when […]
“Soft Power for a Planet at Risk: Advancing Philippine Foreign Policy Through Cultural Diplomacy and Climate Action”
Department of Foreign Affairs
10 December 2024
Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen: magandang araw sa inyong lahat.
In the serene villages of South Cotabato, the T’boli artisans weave the patterns of the t’nalak, a sacred textile born from their dreams. Each thread is a whispered story of their ancestors, a tribute to the harmony between humanity and nature. In the Visayas, the Akeanons […]
Senator Loren Legarda emphasized that the strategic use of soft power—rooted in cultural identity, creative expression, and ecological stewardship—enables the Philippines to influence the global stage, foster international collaboration, and address pressing global challenges during her speech at the Department of Foreign Affair’s Foreign Policy Address.
“Our culture and environment are intertwined wellsprings of strength,” Legarda said. “Together, they form a power that transcends boundaries, builds connections, and influences the world—not through coercion but persuasion and attraction. This is soft power, […]
Mensahe ni Senator Loren Legarda
Pagtatalaga sa Gusali ng Pamahalaang Bayan ng Taal Bilang Pambansang Palatandaang Pangkasaysayan
December 8, 2024
Isang makasaysayang araw sa ating mga kababayan dito sa Taal, Batangas.
Sa kasalukuyang panahon na pinapatakbo ng teknolohiya, marahil isa sa mga katanungan lalo na ng mga bagong henerasyon, “ano ang halaga ng isang gusali na itinayo mahigit isang daang taon na ang nakalipas?”
Sa unang tingin, ito’y maaaring isang lumang istruktura lamang, gawa sa kahoy at bato, ngunit kung bubuksan natin ang ating mga […]
Senator Loren Legarda emphasized the vital role of preserving and rehabilitating heritage structures in the Philippines, as these landmarks offer a window into the life and lessons of the past.
“Sa unang tingin, ito’y maaaring isang lumang istruktura lamang, gawa sa kahoy at bato, ngunit kung bubuksan natin ang ating mga mata at puso, makikita natin na ito’y puno ng mga kwento—mga alaala ng nakalipas, mga pangarap ng pamayanan, saksi sa bawat tagumpay at pagsubok ng isang bayan,” Legarda said in […]
