Co-Sponsorship Speech of Senator Loren Legarda CR -514: Report on the Privilege Speech of Sen. Hontiveros on Human Trafficking

Mr. President, esteemed colleagues,

Let it be clear and firmly placed on the record: this inquiry has never been solely about one individual. It is about an extensive web of deceit—a network of human trafficking, money laundering, document falsification, corruption, owning hectares of our lands by aliens for criminal activities, and other illegal operations. The fraudulent acquisition of legitimate government documents by aliens carries grave and far-reaching consequences. It facilitates crimes such as human trafficking and identity theft, inflicting direct harm […]

Co-sponsorship speech of Senator Loren Legarda on Committee Report no. 499 on House Bill No. 7005 or the Araw ng Anini-y

Thank you, Mr. President.

It is with pride that I co-sponsor “An Act Declaring August 5 of Every Year a Special Non-Working Holiday in the Municipality of Anini-y, Province of Antique”.

Mr. President, during the previous Congress, while serving as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, I had the privilege of filing this bill to honor the vibrant history and heritage of my kasimanwa in Antique. In this Congress, alongside Representative Antonio Agapito “AA” Legarda Jr. and Representative Felimon Espares, and […]

Opening Remarks of Senator Loren Legarda during the Hearing of the Committee on Culture and the Arts (January 15, 2025)

Opening Remarks of Senator Loren Legarda
Committee on Culture and the Arts
15 January 2025
In my four terms in the Senate, there is a question I have often heard, lingering like a quiet challenge: “Nakakain ba ang kultura?”
This question reveals a deeper tension—not simply a matter of policy or funding, but a challenge of perspective.
In a world where many struggle to put food on the table, where natural disasters test our endurance, and where security is a fragile promise, why, […]

Explanation of Vote of Senator Loren Legarda on SBN 2863: Foreign Affairs Pension Differential Act

Mr. President, I cast my vote in favor of Senate Bill No. 2863 or the Foreign Affairs Pension Differential Act as its principal author. I recognize the need to honor and support the retired officers and employees of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) who have dedicated their lives to serving our nation.
Our diplomats and foreign service personnel have consistently been at the frontlines, often in challenging and dangerous environments. They are tasked with advancing the pillars of diplomacy: preserving […]

Commencement Address of Senator Loren Legarda: University of Antique Graduation Ceremonies

Dear graduates, esteemed faculty, proud families, and distinguished guests,

Today, I stand before you not just as your Senator but as a proud daughter of Antique whose roots run deep in this beautiful province, and whose hopes and dreams are as boundless as our seas and as grand as our mountains. I am deeply honored to receive the Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa, from this distinguished institution. To be recognized here, among my fellow Antiqueños, in a place that holds the […]