Statement on the Tragic Attack During Lapulapu Day Celebrations in Vancouver

We are deeply saddened and concerned by the tragic event that occurred during Lapulapu Day in Vancouver. A day meant to honor Filipino heritage, culture, and the spirit of resistance against oppression was marred by a senseless act of violence that took the lives of at least 11 individuals and injured many others.

We strongly condemn this heinous attack. Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims, their families, and the entire Filipino community in British Columbia and beyond who […]

Senator Loren Legarda’s New Year’s Message

Senator Loren Legarda’s New Year’s Message
As we step into the new year, let us look back with gratitude at the lessons and experiences that have shaped us — the challenges that strengthened us and the victories that inspired us to be better versions of ourselves.
The year ahead brings renewed hope, new beginnings, and new opportunities to dream bigger and work harder for our families, our communities, and our beloved nation.
Let us also hold close in our hearts those who are […]

Senator Loren Legarda’s Statement on the 2024 World Risk Report

The 2024 World Risk Report by the Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict at Ruhr University Bochum and the Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft reveals a distressing reality: the Philippines has the highest World Risk Index (WRI) among 193 countries for the third consecutive year. With a WRI of 46.86, we are again at the top of the list.
We have long understood that the Philippines grapples with a daunting challenge due to our geographical location. With our location in […]

Pahayag ni Senador Loren Legarda ukol sa pagkakaaresto ni Guo Hua Ping na kilala rin bilang Alice Guo

Ang balitang pagkakahuli sa Indonesia kay Guo Hua Ping o mas kilala bilang Alice Guo ay isang mahalagang hakbang sa ating patuloy na pagsugpo sa mga katiwaliang kanyang kinasasangkutan. Ang kanyang pagtakas at pagtatago mula sa kanyang mga pananagutan dito sa Pilipinas ay malinaw na nagpapakita ng tahasang pag-iwas sa hustisya.
Patuloy nating tututukan ang takbo ng imbestigasyon upang matiyak na masusing matalakay at mabigyang linaw ang bawat aspeto ng kasong ito. Kailangang maisaalang-alang ang buong kwento ng katiwalian, malaman ang […]

Senator Loren Legarda on Proclamation No. 678 Declaring September 3 as a Day of National Mourning over the Passing of MB Federico Caballero

We thank President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for declaring a day of national mourning over the passing of Manlilikha ng Bayan Federico Caballero.
Caballero, affectionately called “Nong Pedring,” recently passed away at the age of 88, leaving us an indelible legacy in the preservation of Filipino heritage.
Nong Pedring kept the “Sugidanon,” or the epic tales of Central Panay, alive and vibrant by faithfully chanting them in the Kinaray-a language, ensuring that the rich oral traditions of his people are passed down to […]