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 […]
OPENING REMARKS OF SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WOMEN, PEACE, AND SECURITY
PICC, PASAY CITY
29 October 2025
Excellencies, fellow parliamentarians, partners, good afternoon.
It is a privilege to welcome you to this Parliamentary Roundtable on the second day of the International Conference on Women, Peace and Security.
With more than 80 states participating, the global nature of this conference signifies the shared sense of responsibility of UN member-states for advancing the Women, Peace, and Security agenda.
The Philippines is honored by the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Honored guests, esteemed colleagues, partners from the global literary community,
Today is a momentous occasion for the entire Philippines. We are humbled to accept, on behalf of our country, the prestigious role of becoming the next Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2025.
First, allow me to congratulate Italy. Your theme, “Roots in the future,” captured the essence of your nation’s rich cultural heritage while connecting it to contemporary global narratives. The stories you presented remind us […]
