Loren Legarda

Loren Legarda is a prominent Filipino senator known for her advocacy on environmental protection and renewable energy transition. She emphasizes the importance of sustained environmental responsibility and cultural heritage, including Philippine literature's role in national identity. Legarda also seeks Senate inquiries into issues affecting indigenous peoples and rallies support for her brother’s reelection campaign.

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Last updated at April 25, 2025.

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Philippine senators honor Pope Francis with resolution

On Monday, April 21, Philippine senators joined the global outpouring of grief over the passing of Pope Francis, celebrating his legacy as a compassionate leader who championed marginalized communities.
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Legarda seeks Senate inquiry into NMIP killings in BARMM

Senator Loren Legarda has filed a resolution seeking a Senate inquiry into reported killings and acts of violence against Non-Moro Indigenous Peoples (NMIPs) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
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DBM Sec Pangandaman honored as 'Outstanding Filipina' at Women's Month event

Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman was honored as the 'Outstanding Filipina in the Field of Public Service' at the Gawad Pilipino Awards Night on March 16 at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City.
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Legarda urges global commitment to climate action on UN's 80th anniversary

Senator Loren Legarda called on the international community to reinforce its commitment to multilateralism as the United Nations marked 80 years of fostering global unity.
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Legarda calls for action on women's rights during National Women's Month

Senator Loren Legarda called on all sectors of society to turn commitments into lasting change during National Women's Month.
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60K Batanguenos rally for Marcos-aligned senators, Leviste leads

More than 60,000 constituents from Batangas gathered to express their support for senatorial candidates aligned with the Marcos administration.
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Legarda stresses cultural preservation's role in national development

Senator Loren Legarda emphasized the strategic importance of cultural preservation for future national development during her keynote address at the Cultural Thoughts and Trajectories event on Monday, February 26.
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Marian Rivera receives PeopleAsia's People of the Year 2025 award

Marian Rivera received the People of the Year 2025 award from PeopleAsia magazine earlier this week, wearing a figure-hugging green gown with a low neckline and fully encrusted with gems by Hacchic Couture.
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Legarda secures PHP125M for Antique Airport redevelopment

Senator Loren Legarda has secured PHP125 million from this year’s national budget to support the redevelopment and modernization of the Antique Airport in San Jose de Buenavista.
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Legarda relaunches 'Manila: Nexus of Empire' exhibit at NAP

On Wednesday, Senator Loren Legarda led the relaunch of the National Archives of the Philippines' (NAP) archival exhibition, 'Manila: Nexus of Empire,' at the Maceda Building of the Philippine Normal University in Manila.
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