Legarda Encourages Filipino Youth to Emulate Rizal’s Patriotism, Love for Culture and Environment

Senator Loren Legarda has called on the youth to emulate Dr. Jose Rizal’s patriotism, and unequivocal dedication to fight for the protection and preservation of the Filipino heritage, as the nation commemorates the national hero’s 157th birth anniversary today, June 19.

“The values and principles of Jose Rizal as the country’s national hero has been instilled in all of us. I encourage the youth to emulate Rizal’s indisputable loyalty and love for the country and for our people’s heritage as the fate and future of our beloved Philippines rest upon them,” Legarda said.

Legarda Returns with Fifth Season Of Dayaw on ANC, Explores Filipino Thanksgiving Traditions And Rituals

Senator Loren Legarda invites everyone to watch the fifth season of “Dayaw”, which will premiere on June 21, Thursday, at 6 PM on the ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC).

The six-part award-winning cultural documentary program that focuses on the rich and vibrant culture and living traditions of the Filipinos is a partnership between ANC and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and conceptualized and hosted by Legarda.

Senate to probe government policy towards China

The Senate is set to conduct a probe on the government policy towards China amid the reported installation of missile systems by Beijing in disputed waters in the West Philippine Sea.

In a statement, Senator Loren Legarda, chairman of the committee on foreign relations, said the chamber should have a part in the shaping the government’s foreign policy.

Legarda Joins the Muslim Brethren in Celebrating Eidul Fitr

In celebration of Eidul Fitr, Senator Loren Legarda, author of RA 9177 also known as the Act Declaring Eidul Fitr a National Holiday, encouraged all Filipinos, regardless of religious beliefs, to express their support for and solidarity to our Muslim brethren both here and abroad.

“I wish to extend my sincerest felicitations to our Muslim brothers and sisters on the occasion of Eid’l Fitr. As you celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan, I earnestly hope that you are able to reaffirm your deep spiritual devotion and strengthened your faith in God,”Legarda said.

Statement of Sen. Loren Legarda, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, on calls for public hearing on government policy towards China

“I welcome the call for the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations to conduct a public hearing on the government’s policy towards China. I agree that the Senate, as an independent body, should assert our role in helping shape the government’s foreign policy.