Legarda honors Antiqueño talents through first-ever ‘Paskwa Musika Halad sa Antiqueños’

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda joined the holiday festivities of Antiqueños as she conveyed her warm wishes to the participants of the first-ever “Paskwa Musika Halad sa Antiqueños” headlined by the Pandan Bay Youth Band, noting this as a testament of Filipinos’ shared love for music and the arts.

“Our culture is undeniably rich, and it is my sincere hope to share this wealth with all of you. Through this concert, I hope to inspire many young Antiqueños and […]

Legarda to tackle Philippine epics in latest Dayaw season

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda is back hosting the critically acclaimed cultural program “Dayaw,” which will premiere on December 14 over ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) at 8:30 pm.
The program, a co-production of the ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) since 2015, will be unraveling the wealth of epics, a series of long narrative verses that are sung and chanted and are social practices that are intricately woven into the everyday life […]

Legarda brings ‘Passport on Wheels’ to Antiqueños

As an early Christmas gift to Antiqueños, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda and Rep. Aa Legarda are bringing the “Passport on Wheels” service in her home province of Antique from Dec. 13-15 at the third floor of Robinson’s Mall Antique in San Jose de Buenavista.
A total of 2,300 Antiqueño applicants will benefit from the endeavor — 900 each during the first and second days, and 500 during the third.
“Alam ko ang mga paghihirap na kinakaharap ng ating kasimanwa, ang […]

Legarda celebrates Aklan Piña handloom weaving’s UNESCO recognition

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda lauded the inclusion of the Aklan Piña handloom weaving on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity.

Highlighting the significance of the indigenous and cultural communities as custodians of the Philippine cultural legacy, Legarda stated, “These weavers, knotters, scrapers, farmers and embroiderers are our culture-bearers. They inspire us to safeguard our heritage as they have remained faithful to their culture, have not turned […]

Legarda: operationalize loss and damage fund

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda urged the nation to act on the results of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), currently happening in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Legarda, Un global champion of resilience, said that the world’s future, especially climate-vulnerable countries such as the Philippines, shall hinge on this conference, which is participated by the 198 United Nations member countries.
“We in the Senate must recognize the significance of the task […]