Senator Loren Legarda expressed elation over the recent triumph of actress Nora Aunor for her powerful portrayal of a Badjao midwife in the Brillante Mendoza opus Thy Womb in the recently-concluded 7th Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong.
Read MoreLegarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Climate Change, also said that everyone should go beyond participating in the yearly Earth Hour to support actions on environmental protection and climate change by practicing an environment-friendly lifestyle.
Read MoreBulacan Capitol Gym, Malolos, Bulacan;Patuloy na nagbabago ang papel na ginagampanan ng mga babae sa ating lipunan. Matapos mabigyan ng pagkakataong makapag-aral, ang mga babae ay naging aktibong bahagi na ng puwersang manggagawa, kadalasa’y gumagawa ng trabahong dati’y laan lang para sa mga lalaki. Marami na ring kababaihan ang pumapasok sa mundo ng pulitika upang mamuno sa kanilang mga komunidad at sa ating bansa.
Read MoreLegarda, a staunch environmentalist and climate change adaptation advocate, said that she hopes government leaders around the world would listen to and act in accordance with the Pope’s appeal.
Read MoreHonoring the service of barangay health workers (BHWs), Senator Loren Legarda today said that she will work on measures that would make BHW a permanent position in every barangay, ensuring that they will be provided with monthly salary and other benefits.
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