A night of world-class music entertained Antique province as Sen. Loren Legarda collaborated with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) in bringing back the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) to her home province for a special concert at the University of Antique Sibalom campus on...
CAVITE – The city government of Bacoor and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) commemorated the 127th anniversary of the Bacoor Assembly at the historic Cuenca House on Friday, August 1. Sen. Loren Legarda served as the guest of honor, leading the flag-raising and...
Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV has called on the Senate to launch an extensive probe into the government’s flood control projects following the massive flooding that affected many parts of the country after several days of continuous rains. Aquino said it is necessary to examine the...
As Filipinos across the country grapple with the devastating impact of widespread flooding, senators called to tone down the extravagant displays and red carpet fashion in President Marcos ' upcoming fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA). Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri has called...
Senator Loren Legarda called for the strict enforcement of environmental laws on Tuesday, July 22, as massive flooding hit parts of Metro Manila and Luzon, highlighting the role of improper waste disposal and illegal structures in exacerbating the situation. Legarda pointed to the Ecological Solid...
Senator Loren Legarda has filed a bill seeking to address a looming labor crisis in the agriculture sector in the face of the country’s aging agri-workforce. Legarda filed Senate Bill No. 518 which seeks to establish the Young Farmers and Fisherfolk Challenge Council to revitalize the...
ILOILO CITY — Sen. Loren Legarda and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) recently unveiled two restored heritage sites in Antique province. Legarda joined NHCP Chairman Regalado Trota Jose Jr. in turning over the San Juan de Nepomuceno Parish Church (Anini-y Church) in...
Senator Loren Legarda has filed a bill seeking to comprehensively ban all forms of online gambling and their promotion in the Philippines. Legarda explained that the unprecedented move that would cover licensed casinos to smartphones has exposed the most vulnerable sectors of society to addiction,...
Senator Loren Legarda on Monday, July 14 called on climate-vulnerable nations to overhaul outdated policies and push for a more integrated approach to climate action. Legarda said these countries that are vulnerable to climate change should pursue policies that protect not just lives and...
Two senators are hopeful that the proposed Blue Economy Act will be recognized as a national priority in President Marcos ' State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28. "I’m hopeful that some of the key measures we’ve already filed, like the proposed Blue Economy Act, will be recognized...
Senator Loren Legarda on Thursday, July 10 urged local government units and concerned government agencies to sustain their waterway cleanup efforts as rains begin to pound Metro Manila. Legarda made the call following the massive flooding last Tuesday after heavy rains inundated parts of Metro...
Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said that their so-called “veterans bloc” or “conscience bloc” is still open to supporting the possibility of a third force or a dark horse that may rise up to vie for the Upper Chamber 's leadership. “If there 's a dark horse that will...
