Legarda: Properly implement pro-women laws

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda stressed the importance of properly implementing laws that advance women’s rights.

“It is time for us to provide more opportunities for women in education, the workplace, entrepreneurship, rural development, governance, and leadership roles,” stressed Legarda during her keynote speech at the International Women’s Day Celebration hosted by UN Women and the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) in Taguig City today.

“However, despite progress, women continue to encounter persistent challenges […]

Be the change for women, Legarda tells DHSUD

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda made a reminder today to recognize that being proactive in women’s rights will make the real change on top of discussing it.
“This celebration serves more than just a tribute to women; it is a moment to highlight the often-overlooked contributions of women, particularly on unpaid care work, and the qualities of nurturing and home management inherent in all individuals, irrespective of gender,” Legarda said as she delivered her keynote speech at the Department of […]

Legarda: We need more climate champions

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda expressed her optimism that more would push for pro-environment advocacies upon the opening of a new class at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM).
The class, whose students shall be supported by Legarda, aims to create new individuals who are keen to adapt to the changing world through the Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management (EMDRCM) program.
“One powerful solution is education, a field in which AIM excels. As we face more and more […]

Legarda pushes for gender inclusivity in agri sector

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda today reiterated the push for legislation and concrete action to address gender-based disparities and to recognize women’s contributions to agriculture.
“Women are key players in our fight against hunger and malnutrition, yet they face systemic barriers that limit their potential,” lamented Legarda during her keynote speech at the National Women’s Month Celebration Kick-Off at the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)-Central Office with the theme, “WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society.”
“Overcoming women’s marginalization and giving […]

Legarda honors Ban Ki-moon for positive global impact

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda honored former United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his outstanding global contributions to global diplomacy, peacekeeping efforts, and sustainable development.
The four-term senator personally conveyed the message as the eighth UN Secretary-General visited the Philippine Senate, with Legarda filing Senate Resolution No. 929 that commended the South Korean diplomat.
“In 2013, following the devastation brought by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, his visit to Tacloban City in December symbolized a strong message of hope for […]