Legarda Proposes National College to Shape Ethical and Technically Skilled Leaders

In a bid to cultivate a new generation of ethical, skilled, and competent civil servants, Senator Loren Legarda has filed the National Public Service College Act of 2025, a landmark bill that seeks to establish the National Public Service College (NPSC) as the country’s premier training ground for future government leaders.

Unlike traditional academic institutions, the NPSC will offer a curriculum designed by key government agencies to equip students with technical, administrative, and leadership skills tailored for public service.

“The youth are […]

Legarda condemns Trump’s proposed displacement of Palestinian People in Gaza

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 […]

Legarda opposes mining activities in Antique, prioritizes livelihood and cultural preservation

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 […]

Legarda lauds Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers approval on 3rd reading

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 […]

Legarda co-sponsors Araw ng Anini-y

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 […]