February 7, 2025
Senator Loren Legarda has expressed serious condemnation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s alarming proposal to “take over” and “own” the Gaza Strip, along with the relocation of its Palestinian residents to neighboring countries such as Jordan and Egypt, as remarked during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on February 4, 2025.
“It is deeply troubling and unacceptable that, after enduring fifteen harrowing months of violence, and decades of continued oppression, Palestinians now clinging on to the last […]
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February 7, 2025
Senator Loren Legarda firmly stated her opposition to potential mining activities in Antique as the Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Western Visayas (MGB-6) considers declaring the four upland towns of Patnongon, San Remigio, Valderrama, and Sibalom as mineral reservations. The United Nations Environment Programme Laureate emphasized that such activities threaten Antique’s rich cultural heritage, sustainable livelihoods, natural resources, and the health of its communities.
“Antique’s true wealth lies in its people, culture, and environment. Mining activities will disrupt livelihoods, destroy natural […]
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February 4, 2025
Senator Loren Legarda lauded the Senate’s approval of Senate Bill No. 2838, or the Magna Carta of Barangay Health Workers, on its third and final reading, marking a historic milestone in recognizing the dedication and sacrifices of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs).
“For decades, our Barangay Health Workers have been the silent guardians of our communities, ensuring no one is left behind in healthcare. They have served without complaint, without fanfare, and for far too long, without the recognition and support they […]
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February 3, 2025
On her 65th birthday, Senator Loren Legarda reaffirmed her commitment to honoring the history and heritage of her home province as she co-sponsored the proposed measure declaring August 5 of every year a special non-working holiday in the Municipality of Anini-y, Province of Antique.
“Araw ng Anini-y is not merely a celebration of its independence from its former town; it is also a tribute to the rich history of Anini-y as one of the earliest settlements in Panay. This occasion honors […]
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February 3, 2025
As the nation celebrates National Arts Month this February, Senator Loren Legarda, Dangal ng Haraya awardee, the Patron of Arts and Culture, calls on all Filipinos to embrace, nurture, and honor the country’s artistic and cultural heritage that gives meaning and purpose to our identity as Filipinos.
For the four-term Senator, culture and the arts are an integral part of nation-building, the pulse of the nation, and the living memory of the Filipino spirit. Legarda believes that the richness of our […]
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