September 16, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda hailed the successful conclusion of the 2026 Manila International Book Fair (MIBF), saying the estimated turnout of around 235,000 visitors reflects the continuing interest of Filipinos for books and the growing opportunities for the country’s literary and publishing sector.
Held from September 9 to 13 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, the MIBF brought together Philippine and international publishers, booksellers, authors, educators, cultural institutions, and readers through book launches, discussions, signings, and other literary activities under the theme […]
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September 8, 2025
Mr. President, distinguished colleagues:
I rise today to nominate Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” F. Zubiri as Majority Leader of the Senate of the Philippines. He is a leader who has consistently proven himself to be a consensus builder, a consultative leader, and a legislator whose more than two decades of service have been marked by diligence and perfect attendance.
At only 39 years of age, during the 14th Congress, he became the youngest to hold the position of Majority Leader. He would […]
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July 14, 2025
Senator Loren Legarda called for climate-vulnerable nations to overhaul outdated policies and champion a more integrated approach to climate action, policies that protect not just lives and livelihoods but also culture, identity, and history.
“Climate change endangers all that you see and so much more: climate change imperils not only lives and livelihoods; it threatens to erase who we are,” Legarda said during a high-level meeting of Climate Vulnerable Forum and V20 Finance Ministers (CVF-V20) on Monday, July 14.
“It is this […]
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July 1, 2025
Senator Loren Legarda reminded the elected local government officials in the Province of Antique to stay true to their mandate and lead with integrity, compassion, and accountability.
In her keynote speech during the inauguration of new elected officials at EBJ Freedom Park in San Jose de Buenavista on Monday, June 30, the senator reminded the officials that success will not be measured by the power of position, but by the lives they uplift through public service.
She also emphasized that they were […]
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September 19, 2024
Senator Loren Legarda was conferred the prestigious title of Officier dans l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur by the French Government, with the distinction presented by French Ambassador Marie Fontanel in a ceremony at the Ambassador’s residence on September 19, 2024.
This award follows Legarda’s previous conferment as Chevalier of the Legion of Honor in 2016, further solidifying her invaluable contributions to fostering Philippine-French relations, cultural diplomacy, and climate action.
In her acceptance speech, Legarda expressed her deep gratitude and humility, emphasizing […]
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