Legarda sponsors measure to extend EDCOM II to December 2027

Senator Loren Legarda has sponsored Senate Bill No. 1483, seeking to extend the mandate of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) until December 2027, underscoring the Commission’s sustained momentum and its role in driving evidence-based reforms in the education sector.

Legarda, who serves as Co-Chair of EDCOM II, cited the Commission’s landmark reports ‘Miseducation: The Failed System of Philippine Education’ and ‘Fixing the Foundations: A Matter of National Survival’ as “the most rigorous, data-informed diagnosis of our education system […]

Legarda urges climate-resilient urban transformation

Senator Loren Legarda, a leading voice for climate action and sustainable development, hosted a luncheon for former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and delegates of the Trans-Pacific Sustainability Dialogue (TPSD) 2025: Sustainable Cities and Communities on November 10 in Manila.

In her keynote message, Legarda called for urgent, climate-resilient urban transformation, grounded in recent climate disasters that have exposed the vulnerabilities of Philippine cities and the widening divide between growth and livability.

“It is my honor to host this luncheon and to […]

Legarda urges climate-resilient urban transformation during Trans-Pacific Sustainability Dialogue

Senator Loren Legarda called for urgent, climate-resilient urban transformation in her keynote address at the luncheon for speakers of the Trans-Pacific Sustainability Dialogue (TPSD) 2025: Sustainable Cities and Communities on November 10, grounded in the country’s recent experience with destructive typhoons and the widening gap between urban growth and livability.

“It is my honor to host this luncheon and to welcome you all to Manila.” Legarda began, addressing a high-level gathering. “We gather in that same spirit of candor, respect, and […]

Legarda celebrates Michelin Guide-recognized PH restaurants

Senator Loren Legarda filed a resolution commending the Philippine restaurants, chefs, and industry professionals recognized in the inaugural Michelin Guide Philippines 2026.

According to Senate Resolution No. 164, the Michelin Guide Manila and Environs & Cebu 2026 showcased the remarkable diversity of Filipino dining, from fine dining and sustainable gastronomy to casual and regional eateries that define the nation’s culinary identity.

“We are happy that such a prestigious international culinary guide has finally recognized Filipino cuisine as a rising star in the […]

Legarda: Allow DepEd to focus on its mandate to end functional illiteracy

Senator Loren Legarda, Co-Chairperson of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) and Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education, called for a coherent national strategy to end functional illiteracy in the country, following data showing that the number of functionally illiterate Filipinos has nearly doubled from 14.5 million three decades ago to 24.8 million in 2024.

“This figure is deeply troubling, but it also reflects the structural burden placed on DepEd,” Legarda said. “DepEd now […]