Legarda pushes systems-based education reform to advance equity and human development

Senator Loren Legarda, Co-Chairperson of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) and Chairperson of Senate Committee on Higher, Technical, and Vocational Education, called for a sharper, systems-based reform of the Department of Education (DepEd) that links classroom realities with national development goals, during the Commission’s sectoral review with DepEd officials.

“Education is the system that enables every other reform to work,” Legarda said. “It is the mind that guides every hand that builds. From health to livelihood, from industry […]

Legarda eyes global stage for NACF: “Next Stop, Frankfurt”

Senator Loren Legarda opened the National Arts and Crafts Fair (NACF) 2025 with a bold vision: to bring the richness of Filipino Indigenous crafts to the global stage.

Speaking to the media during the fair’s launch, Legarda shared plans to expand NACF beyond national borders.

“I’ll continue to support this every year because I envisioned this more than 10 years ago,” she said. “And I will probably do a National Arts and Crafts Fair per region as well. I want to bring […]

Antique PESO wins the “National Best PESO Award” for the second consecutive year, through Senator Inday Loren Legarda’s continued support to DOLE’s Programs.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has once again named the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Antique as the “National Best PESO” under the Second-Class Province Category, a national recognition largely made possible through the sustained efforts and support of Antiqueña Senator Inday Loren Legarda and DOLE’s programs in the province.

For the past eight years, Senator Legarda has consistently provided funding and support to various DOLE initiatives, directly contributing to the strengthened implementation of employment and livelihood services […]

Legarda to DPWH: Review and Reallocate Savings from Questionable 2025 Projects to Education

Senator Loren Legarda has urged the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to conduct a comprehensive review of questionable infrastructure projects in the 2025 budget, emphasizing that potential savings from overpriced or poorly implemented projects should be redirected to urgently needed social infrastructure, especially education.
During the continuation of the Senate Committee on Finance hearing on the DPWH’s proposed 2025 budget, Legarda raised concerns over projects amounting to nearly 1 trillion pesos that may still reflect outdated or inflated cost […]

From Loom to Law: Legarda weaves culture and economy at NACF 2025

Senator Loren Legarda led the opening ceremony of the 2025 National Arts and Crafts Fair (NACF) on October 24 at SM Megamall, reaffirming her commitment to Filipino creativity, cultural preservation, and inclusive economic growth.

Now in its 8th edition, the NACF has become a vital national platform for over 300 artisans from across the country, showcasing indigenous textiles, handcrafted accessories, and sustainable materials. From the Abel weaving of Abra to the Patadyong of Antique and the beadwork of Zamboanga, each piece […]