Legarda leads restaging of National Arts and Crafts Fair

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda today jumpstarted the revival of the National Arts and Crafts Fair (NACF) — a flagship platform combining entrepreneurship and tradition – after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic.

In her keynote speech at the SM Megamall’s Megatrade Halls, Legarda lauded the resilience and creativity that has defined the Filipino spirit.

“We must continue to prioritize enhancing the competitive advantage that lies in the skills, talents, and ingenuity of the Filipino people because, with greater support, […]

PENCAS bill to provide a real look at Philippine natural resources

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda underscored the importance of the passage of Senate Bill No. 2439 or the proposed Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) law.
During the interpellation of the bill on Tuesday evening, Legarda lamented the lack of accounting of the country’s natural resources, a major driving force in the Philippine economy.
“PENCAS would provide us with clear directives from government agencies to have the data to assess the physical and monetary worth of ecosystems, including forests, […]

Legarda asserts responsible PR practices

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda today stressed responsible public relations practice in maintaining a healthy democracy.
Legarda, a multi-awarded and respected journalist before being elected as Senator at 38 years old in her first term, told participants of the 30th National Public Relations Congress in Makati their crucial role in keeping the populace well-informed.
“In a democratic country like the Philippines, the government is held accountable by the public for its actions and policies,” said Legarda.
“This is where public relations play […]

Legarda lauds launch of roadmap to 30×30 goals

Before the lockdowns, the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) found that one million species are at risk of extinction. They ranked the main factors from highest impact as follows: changes in land and sea use, exploitation of organisms, climate change, pollution, and invasive alien species. The intertwined web that sustains humans, plants, and animals is at risk of unraveling in a matter of decades.
In November 2020, US former Senator Russ Feingold wrote to Senate President Pro […]

Legarda leads unveiling of exhibit commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Malolos Congress in the Senate

Today, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda leads the unveiling of an exhibit commemorating the 125th anniversary of Malolos Congress at the Senate building in Pasay City.
The exhibit titled “Bakit Malolos?” was organized by Legarda’s office in coordination with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP). It is held from September 18 to 21, 2023.
“We hope to remind the Filipino people, including our fellow lawmakers, the importance of our past as our history helps us calculate our next steps […]