Legarda supports legislative measures in achieving ‘A’ rating credit status

As the Senate held a briefing on the Proposed 2025 National Expenditure Program by the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) on Tuesday, Senator Loren Legarda acknowledged the legislature’s role in achieving an ‘A’ rating credit status by 2028.
Legarda inquired about the specific initiatives that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is currently undertaking to support the “Road to A Credit Rating Agenda” and the BSP’s role in the Investor Relations group within this agenda.
As articulated by BSP Governor Eli M. […]

Wikang Filipino, susi sa pag-unlad ng bansa – Legarda

Iginiit ni Senador Loren Legarda ang importansya ng Wikang Filipino at mga katutubong wika sa bansa na siyang nag-uugnay sa atin at nagsisilbing susi sa kaunlaran, kapayapaan, at katarungan.
“Ang ating malalim na pag-unawa at pagpapahalaga sa Wikang Filipino at mga katutubong wika ang siyang magpapatibay ng pundasyon ng ating bayan at ng ating adhikain bilang mamamayan,” mensahe ni Legarda.
“Binubuhay ng wika ang mayamang kasaysayan at ang makulay na kultura at tradisyon ng ating lahi. Pinapag-alab nito ang ating diwang makabayan […]

Legarda honors historic victory of Carlos Yulo at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Senator Loren Legarda praises anew Filipino gymnast Carlos Edriel Yulo’s outstanding athletic accomplishments following his two gold medal victories at the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics competition of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France.
In a Senate Resolution introduced by the senator, Legarda underscores the important milestone for the Philippines as Yulo’s triumph elevated the global recognition of the country’s national athletes and brought immense pride to many Filipinos worldwide.
On August 3, Yulo gave the nation its second gold medal after […]

Legarda files bill to establish PH as Loss and Damage Fund Host

Following the Philippines’ landmark selection as host to the United Nations’ Loss and Damage Fund Board, Senator Loren Legarda has filed a Senate bill to facilitate its legal establishment and operations in the country.
The country won its bid to host the Loss and Damage Fund Board at the meeting held in Songdo, South Korea on July 9, 2024. Senator Legarda, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Global Champion for Resilience and one of the country’s foremost advocates for […]

Legarda: Ban on POGOs, a stand against human trafficking, national security threats

Senator Loren Legarda today expressed her continued support for efforts to fight human trafficking as she lauded President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s announcement regarding the banning of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) in the country during his 3rd State of the Nation Address (SONA).

“The proliferation of POGOs in the country has escalated concerns over human trafficking, various criminal activities, and significant national security risks. The bold move of the President to ban all POGO operations sends a clear message —- […]