May 23, 2025

Tag: Loren Legarda

  • Antique Airport Soars to New Heights with Final Funding Secured by Legarda

    The Antique Airport in San Jose de Buenavista is on the brink of a significant transformation, thanks to a recent infusion of PHP125 million secured by Senator Loren Legarda and Representative Antonio Agapito Legarda. This funding, part of the 2025 national budget, marks a pivotal moment in the airport’s redevelopment and modernization efforts. Senator Legarda…

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    Conrado Carreon

  • Senator Legarda Emphasizes Manila’s Crucial Role in Crafting Filipino Identity

    Senator Loren Legarda recently highlighted Manila’s significant influence on the formation of modern Filipino identity during the relaunch of the ‘Manila: Nexus of Empire’ exhibition at the Philippine Normal University’s Maceda Building. The exhibit, a joint effort between the National Archives of the Philippines and the university, delves into Manila’s historical role as a central…

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    Mark Salazar

  • New Magna Carta Rules Promise Enhanced Conditions for Filipino Seafarers

    MANILA – Senator Loren Legarda has voiced her optimism about the future working conditions of Filipino seafarers after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Magna Carta of Seafarers. Legarda, a key figure in the legislation’s creation, described the IRR’s signing as a crucial move to protect the…

    Written by

    Jessica Manalili

  • Senator Legarda Endorses Iglesia Filipina Independiente’s Mission for Faith, Unity, and Social Justice

    Senator Loren Legarda voiced her strong support for the Iglesia Filipina Independiente’s (IFI) commitment to fostering faith, unity, and social justice during a ceremony at St. Jude Cathedral in Sibalom. The event marked the fourth installation of Rev. Father Leon Estrella as the IFI Bishop of Antique on January 6, 2025. Legarda, a native of…

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    Reynaldo Sison

  • Senator Legarda Supports Iglesia Filipina Independiente’s Mission for Faith, Unity, and Social Justice

    Senator Loren Legarda voiced her strong support for the Iglesia Filipina Independiente’s (IFI) mission to foster faith, unity, and social justice during the fourth installation ceremony of Rev. Father Leon Estrella as the new IFI Bishop of Antique. The event took place at St. Jude Cathedral in Sibalom on January 6, 2025. Legarda, a native…

    Written by

    Reynaldo Sison

  • Senator Legarda Proposes Bill to Enhance Fairness in Tertiary Education Funding

    Senator Loren Legarda has introduced a new legislative measure aimed at fostering fairness and inclusivity in the distribution of the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) as outlined in Republic Act No. 10931, known as the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act. The TES program is designed to financially assist eligible Filipino students attending state and…

    Written by

    Jericho Flores

  • Pampanga Officially Named Culinary Capital of the Philippines by Senate

    CELEBRATING CULINARY EXCELLENCE. The Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill No. 2797, officially recognizing Pampanga as the Culinary Capital of the Philippines. This recognition celebrates the province’s significant contributions to the nation’s gastronomy and cultural heritage. The bill, primarily authored by Senator Lito Lapid from Pampanga, mandates the Department of Tourism to highlight Pampanga as…

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    Sasha Roxas-Meehan