September 23, 2025
Senator Loren Legarda hailed the signing of Republic Act No. 12288, or the Career Progression System for Public School Teachers and School Leaders Act, a measure she authored and co-sponsored, calling it a landmark step in recognizing the competence, dedication, and vital role of Filipino educators.
“In today’s rapidly changing world, the demands of the 21st-century learner require an education system that is forward-thinking and responsive. As we raise the bar for educational standards, it is not only our students whose […]
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September 19, 2025
“He who does not know how to look back at where he came from will never find his way to his destination.” These words from our national hero, Jose Rizal, speak to us that if we fail to understand the currents that have taken us to where we are today, we can never get to where we are headed.
I believe architecture has a powerful story to tell, just as literature does. Years ago, I led the initiative of bringing back […]
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September 16, 2025
Mr. President, esteemed colleagues:
The areas beyond national jurisdiction, or the High Seas, cover half of our planet’s surface and comprise two-thirds of the global ocean. These boundless waters are inseparably tied to the health of all seas, including our own coasts.
Once dismissed as barren, the High Seas are now recognized as one of the greatest reservoirs of biodiversity on Earth. They are a treasure trove of marine life, sustain livelihoods, secure our food supply, and anchor the balance of life […]
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September 16, 2025
Senator Loren Legarda confers with Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong in a courtesy call on September 11 as part of her Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship, reinforcing shared priorities on climate resilience, digital integration, and regional energy cooperation.
Legarda, a longtime climate advocate and regional collaborator, emphasized the Philippines’ vulnerability to climate change, while citing Singapore’s long-term resilience plan as a model for proactive planning. “We want to learn from Singapore despite our […]
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September 15, 2025
Senator Loren Legarda marked the 127th Anniversary of the Malolos Congress by highlighting its role in shaping Philippine unity and democracy. Legarda emphasized that the Malolos Congress signaled the birth of Asia’s first democracy and demonstrated that Filipinos are capable of self-government and a strong national vision. Legarda recalled the contribution of her great-grandfather, Ariston Gella, Antique’s delegate to the historic Congress, linking her family’s legacy to a broader commitment to public service and constitutional reform.
“Independence is not just the […]
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