December 16, 2024
Senator Loren Legarda expressed serious concern over the ₱12 billion reduction in the Department of Education’s (DepEd) budget for FY 2025, describing it as a “significant misstep” with far-reaching consequences for learners, teachers, and the nation’s future. She cautioned that this decision not only jeopardizes the foundation of progress but also reflects a troubling shift in national priorities.
“How can we rationalize slashing ₱12 billion from DepEd?” Legarda asked. “How can we claim to value the future of our nation when […]
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December 10, 2024
Senator Loren Legarda emphasized that the strategic use of soft power—rooted in cultural identity, creative expression, and ecological stewardship—enables the Philippines to influence the global stage, foster international collaboration, and address pressing global challenges during her speech at the Department of Foreign Affair’s Foreign Policy Address.
“Our culture and environment are intertwined wellsprings of strength,” Legarda said. “Together, they form a power that transcends boundaries, builds connections, and influences the world—not through coercion but persuasion and attraction. This is soft power, […]
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December 8, 2024
Senator Loren Legarda emphasized the vital role of preserving and rehabilitating heritage structures in the Philippines, as these landmarks offer a window into the life and lessons of the past.
“Sa unang tingin, ito’y maaaring isang lumang istruktura lamang, gawa sa kahoy at bato, ngunit kung bubuksan natin ang ating mga mata at puso, makikita natin na ito’y puno ng mga kwento—mga alaala ng nakalipas, mga pangarap ng pamayanan, saksi sa bawat tagumpay at pagsubok ng isang bayan,” Legarda said in […]
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December 6, 2024
The Engkuwentro, a collaborative engagement between the artists and poets who will participate in the Kislap-Diwa 2024, was successfully held on December 3, Tuesday at the Education Hall of the National Museum of Natural History. Organized by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) in collaboration with the National Museum of the Philippines, the Society For Strategic Education Studies (S4SES), and the Office of Senator Loren Legarda, the event brought together visual artists, poets, and cultural advocates for […]
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December 4, 2024
Senator Loren Legarda emphasized the importance of developing Philippine Studies to help the world better understand the country’s role on the global stage.
“Philippine Studies has become more than an academic discipline; it is a global platform for Filipino voices and perspectives to be heard and acknowledged, contributing to the larger human conversation,” Legarda said during her speech at the opening ceremony of “Dialogo: Philippine Studies Goes Global” in Manila on November 27, 2024.
“From groundbreaking research and community projects to collaborative […]
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