Women are powerful agents in the ongoing battle against climate change as their knowledge, experience and leadership are critical to building resilience, Senator Loren Legarda said. Legarda highlighted anew women’s roles in climate change resilience during her keynote speech at the...
The Commission on Appointments (CA) has approved in plenary session the ad interim appointment of Jonvic Remulla as secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). In moving for Remulla's confirmation, Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri said that as local chief executive, he's...
Senator Loren Legarda said she is confident that the recently signed Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act will provide a framework for balancing global maritime trade vis-à-vis the protection of the country’s marine environment. Legarda said these...
Senators on Thursday, November 7 expressed hope that Donald Trump’s election victory would yield a positive influence to the current bilateral relations between the Philippines and the United States. Sen. Loren Legarda expressed certainty that the Philippines will continue to affirm...
Senator Loren Legarda on Sunday, October 27 called on local chief executives to make a strategic shift in disaster risk reduction and management to bolster the country’s resilience to disasters and natural calamities. Legarda said that following the widespread devastation wrought by severe...
Senator Loren Legarda highlighted the significance of gender-responsive disaster risk governance, recognizing the role of women as leaders and agents of change. "These girls already have a vision for a future where they can thrive. Our role is to ensure they have the resources, education, and...
Solar Philippines founder Leandro Legarda Leviste (left) and Senator Loren Legarda The country’s youngest self-made billionaire, Solar Philippines founder Leandro Legarda Leviste, has formalized his intention to run for Batangas 1st...
ANTIQUE – Sen. Loren Legarda backed the reelection bid of her brother Antique Rep. Antonio Agapito “AA” Legarda. SEN. Loren Legarda accompanies her brother Rep. AA Legarda of Antique province in filing his COC on Tuesday, October 1. (Tara Yap) “I am certain that with the...
It’s only a rumor until it becomes a reality. This, according to Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, is how he dismiss reports of a rumored attempt to oust him. “If it’s a rumor it didn’t happen. If it happens then it becomes a reality. But for the meantime, it’s a...
France has conferred on Senator Loren Legarda a prestigious title of Officier dans l’Ordre National de la Légion d'Honneur for her contributions in strengthening ties between Paris and Manila. French envoy in Manila Marie Fontanel presented the award to Legarda, who said her...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) had denied over 170 passport applications of “questionable” foreign nationals, most of whom submitted birth certificates showing delayed registration. “Since November last year, we were able to prevent the application of questionable...
Senator Loren Legarda on Sunday, September 15 urged Filipinos to remember the importance of the historic opening of the Malolos Congress and use it as a reminder to uphold the country's independence. In commemorating the 126th anniversary of the opening of the Malolos Congress, Legarda...
