Cultural Renaissance, Legarda’s Priority for Antique Development

Recognizing the historical significance of the Old Capitol Building, Deputy Speaker and Lone District of Antique Representative Loren Legarda has spearheaded efforts to restore the Old Capitol Building, located in San Jose de Buenavista, the capital town of Antique.
Being a foremost advocate of arts and culture preservation, and a dangal ng haraya awardee of the ncca, Legarda envisioned the adaptive reuse and restoration of the said building.
“The Old Capitol Building was considered a presidencia, a colonial building that was refurbished, […]

Legarda Supports DepEd and Schools in Antique

Deputy Speaker and Lone District of Antique Representative Loren Legarda aims to inculcate the Antiqueños with the importance of education by initiating the allocation of more resources for the educational needs of Antiqueño youth and children.
 
“Education is a fundamental right of every child. I have always believed that education is one of the most vital investments that the government should prioritize not only for the future of our youth, but also for the betterment of our nation. Giving the necessary […]

Legarda: Skills Devt is Key to Poverty Alleviation

Deputy Speaker and Lone District of Antique Representative Loren Legarda continues to uplift the lives of many Antiqueños by ensuring that programs of the national government continue to reach the province and benefit her kasimanwa.
 
Among these programs are the Barangay Kabuhayan Skills Training Program (BKSTP), Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP), and Special Training for Employment Program (STEP), all under the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) benefitting over 10,000 Antiqueño trainees since 2016.
 
To further provide the province with […]

Legarda: Innovation and Competitiveness should be mainstreamed through the Philippine Innovation Act

As the principal author of the Philippine Innovation Act, Deputy Speaker and Antique Lone District Representative Loren Legarda expressed that innovation and competitiveness should be mainstreamed as vital components of the country’s national development and sustainable economic growth.

“Innovation is a vital component of the country’s development policies. Thus, we have to mainstream innovation and competitiveness in all government programs. If implemented properly, this will help bolster active micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), produce a highly skilled workforce, and promote competitiveness through the use and adoption of technological advancements in our different industries and sectors,” Legarda said.

Youth-led Climate Activism Featured in “Stories for a Better Normal” Series

For the 11th episode of “Stories for a Better Normal: Pandemic and Climate Pathways,” with the topic on “Youth Climate Activism,” House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, together with fellow Pinoy Climate Reality Leaders, underscored the critical role of the youth in climate action and shared their insights and experiences on how they are leading climate initiatives before and during this pandemic.
Featured in last Thursday’s episode were youth Climate Reality Leaders Ms. Christine Paula Bernasor, Project Manager and Experience Designer from […]