Legarda pushes for the passage of Aklan Piña Conservation and Innovation Act

Senator Loren Legarda, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Culture and the Arts, renewed her call for urgent passage of the Aklan Piña Conservation and Innovation Act during her sponsorship speech at the plenary on September 29, 2025.

Legarda, the principal author of the measure, stated that the bill will ensure lasting support for Aklan’s centuries-old piña weaving tradition, which UNESCO inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on December 2023.

“In the Philippines, weaving is not […]

Legarda supports Halal-Friendly Philippines Pavilion at 3rd Travel Sale Expo 2025

Senator Loren Legarda, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Culture and the Arts and a steadfast advocate of inclusive and sustainable development, expressed her strong support for the Halal-Friendly Philippines Pavilion at the 3rd Travel Sale Expo (TSE) 2025.

The Pavilion brings together an array of Halal-certified products and services proudly developed by Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). It serves as a vital platform to elevate local enterprises into the mainstream of tourism, wellness, and global trade. Legarda emphasized […]

“Free college education must be fully funded”- Legarda

Despite the suspension of official budget proceedings due to heavy rains, Senator Loren Legarda, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education, hosted a dialogue with presidents of state universities and colleges (SUCs) on Friday, 26 September 2025.

Joining her were Senator Win Gatchalian, Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, and Congressman Leandro Legarda Leviste, Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations. Together, they affirmed their shared commitment to strengthening support for higher education institutions nationwide. Also […]

Legarda: From culture to commerce, creativity drives the change

Senator Loren Legarda joins the nation in celebrating Philippine Creative Industries Month this September, a milestone established by Republic Act No. 11904 or the Philippine Creative Industries Development Act, which Legarda co-authored. The law recognizes the creative sector as a driving force of economic growth, cultural pride, and national identity.

“From culture to commerce, creativity drives the change,” Legarda emphasized, as she highlighted the significant contribution of the creative industry.

Legarda, who chairs the Senate Committee on Culture and the Arts, cited […]

Legarda calls for stronger support to tourism frontliners, youth, and senior citizens

Senator Loren Legarda urged greater recognition and support for tourism frontliners, youth innovators, and senior citizens during the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Tourism Month Activities held at the Centro de Turismo, Intramuros, Manila.

The program, led by DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, featured the ‘Pasasalamat sa Tourism Frontliners,’ the launch of the ‘Tourism Start-Up Challenge 2025’ with CHED and TIEZA, and the ‘Community Tour Guiding Seminar for Senior Citizens.’

Legarda highlighted how each sector contributes to the strength of the industry.

“Our frontliners […]