Legarda launches Tindahang Lokal North in Pandan, Antique

Senator Loren Legarda today led the launch of Tindahang Lokal North at the University of the Philippines Visayas Pandan Campus, expanding the province’s platform for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) after the successful launch of the first Tindahang Lokal at the Old Capitol Building in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique.

The four-term senator said that the launching of Tindahang Lokal in the northern part of the province will give more MSMEs, especially those based in Pandan and nearby towns, a […]

Legarda brings the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra back to Antique for another cultural celebration

A night of world-class music lit up Antique as Senator Loren Legarda collaborated with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) in bringing back the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) to her home province for a special concert at the University of Antique Sibalom campus on Friday, August 15.

“As the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra fills this space with world-class music, we celebrate something far deeper than notes and rhythms. It is an invitation for our people to celebrate, to dream, to remember […]

Legarda vows stronger support for Antique’s abaca farmers and MSMEs

Senator Loren Legarda has reaffirmed her strong commitment to revitalizing Antique’s abaca industry by directly supporting local farmers, encouraging youth participation, and pushing for value-adding production so that Antique can compete in larger local and global markets.

Speaking at the Abaca Stakeholders’ Forum held today at the Kinaray-a Hotel, the Antiqueña Senator said that while the province is rich in natural resources, its share of the abaca market remains low, only 0.82% of Western Visayas’ production from 2019 to 2024 according […]

Legarda calls for urgent, united action to protect the Philippines’ oceans

Senator Loren Legarda issued a clear and urgent call to action following the Philippines’ participation in the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), urging for united efforts to protect the oceans and safeguard the livelihoods of Filipinos.

Speaking at the DFA Ocean Talk, a post-UNOC3 symposium, on August 13, 2025, Legarda described the ocean as “the soul of our archipelago,” sustaining 2.24 million livelihoods and contributing Php 787 billion annually to the economy.

She warned that this lifeline is already under threat […]

Legarda upholds commitment in supporting UP

Senator Loren Legarda affirmed her commitment in supporting projects that will strengthen the University of the Philippines (UP)’s capacity to serve the Filipino people.

As a proud Iskolar ng Bayan, Legarda led the turnover of the newly-renovated UP Visayas auditorium in Iloilo City on August 9, 2025 after having supported the facility’s renovation and rehabilitation.

“As an alumna and as a four-term Senator, I will remain committed to ensuring that UP has the facilities, programs, research, and cultural infrastructure it needs to […]