Legarda hails Gaza ceasefire deal, calls for sustainable peace solutions

Legarda hails Gaza ceasefire deal, calls for sustainable peace solutions

Senator Loren Legarda welcomes the approval of the deal for a ceasefire in Gaza that would pause the war between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas beginning today at 8:30am local time in Gaza.

The ceasefire comes after 15 months of conflict that has left Gaza in devastation, with nearly 47,000 Palestinians killed.

“This is a moment of hope in the face of an unspeakable tragedy. Families have endured unbearable pain as they […]

Legarda pushes for food security anew following reports of rising hunger rate in Ph

Legarda pushes for food security anew following reports of rising hunger rate in Ph

Senator Loren Legarda expressed concerns over recent reports highlighting a rising hunger rate among Filipinos nationwide, noting that it was the highest recorded since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

According to the survey published by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) on Tuesday, January 14, 25.9% of Filipino households admitted to experiencing hunger at least once in the past three months.

Mindanao recorded the highest hunger rate […]

Legarda supports passage of measure increasing DFA retirees’ pension

Legarda supports passage of measure increasing DFA retirees’ pension

Senator Loren Legarda recognized the importance of honoring and supporting retired officers and employees of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), whom she said have dedicated their lives to serving the nation.

Voting to approve the proposed Foreign Affairs Pension Differential Act, Legarda said diplomats and foreign service personnel have consistently been on the frontlines, often in challenging and dangerous environments.

“They are tasked with advancing the pillars of diplomacy: preserving and enhancing national […]

Legarda advocates anew for PH local fabrics

Legarda advocates anew for PH local fabrics

Highlighting her unyielding commitment to promote the rich heritage and culture of the Philippines, Senator Loren Legarda reiterated the need to create more programs that will urge the Filipino people to patronage local and indigenous fabrics as the nation celebrates the Philippine Tropical Fabrics Month.

The four-term senator, as the principal author of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 9242 or the Philippine Tropical Fabrics Law, has consistedly promoted various ways to strengthen the endless contributions of […]

Legarda receives honorary PhD; reminds UA students to be stewards of resiliency, inclusive transformation

Legarda receives honorary PhD; reminds UA students to be stewards of resiliency, inclusive transformation

In recognition of her invaluable contributions to the nation and inclusive public service to the Filipino people, Senator Loren Legarda received an Honoris Causa, Doctor of Humanities from the University of Antique (UA) as she graced the university’s commencement exercises on January 11, 2025.

Speaking before the 262 graduates of UA, Legarda conveyed her deepest appreciation to the University, for what she considers one of the highest honors […]