Legarda reflects on shared heritage at Hunting for Artifacts Launch

Senator Loren Legarda joined the launch of Hunting for Artifacts: 19th Century German Explorers in the Luzon Cordillera, a new book introduced as part of the Philippines’ Guest of Honour program at the 77th Frankfurt Book Fair 2025.

In her speech, Legarda spoke about the lasting connections between the Philippines and Germany and highlighted the value of preserving culture through shared curiosity and respect.

“In the intricate weave of our history, there are moments when cultures intersect, reshaping the way we view […]

Philippine Stand rises in Frankfurt; Legarda: Our stories speak with one soul

“Almost a decade ago, we arrived with a modest booth and a flicker of hope. Today, the Filipino imagination stands at the center of the world’s largest book fair.”

With these words, Senator Loren Legarda set the tone for the Philippines’ historic role as Guest of Honour at the opening of the Philippine Stand at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025. Her message offered a strong reflection on the country’s literary journey, from early hopes to global presence.

Legarda, who is the visionary […]

Legarda honors Philippine Pavilion as vessel of memory, imagination at Frankfurt Book Fair

At the Philippine Pavilion Reception during the 77th Frankfurt Book Fair held from October 15 to 19, 2025, Senator Loren Legarda described the space as a vessel that carries the stories, struggles, and spirit of the Filipino people across seas and into the heart of Europe.

“The Philippines stands today in Frankfurt not only as Guest of Honour but as a nation of storytellers, of islands, of journeys, of fighters, of survivors, of lovers, of memories, and of millions of stories […]

PH Guest of Honour opens at Frankfurt Book Fair; Legarda reclaims Rizal’s legacy, declares literary power on global stage

The 77th Frankfurt Book Fair 2025 in Germany officially opened on Tuesday, October 14, with the Philippines as Guest of Honour (GOH). Senator Loren Legarda gave a keynote speech that highlighted history, inspired cultural pride, and showcased the strength of Philippine imagination to the global literary community.

Legarda’s speech traced the revolutionary journey of Dr. Jose Rizal through Germany, his studies in Heidelberg, his poetic reflections along the Neckar, and the completion of Noli Me Tangere in Wilhelmsfeld.

“It was not arms […]

Legarda files “Last Mile Schools Act” to strengthen access to education in the country’s most underserved areas

Senator Loren Legarda, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education, has filed Senate Bill No. 1412, or the Last Mile Schools bill, which seeks to bring quality education to children living in the country’s most geographically isolated, disadvantaged, and conflict-affected areas (GIDCA).

The proposed measure institutionalizes Last Mile Schools under the administration of the Department of Education (DepEd), serving learners in remote and underserved areas, including Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs), consistent with the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act […]