Legarda Receives the Title of Officier Dans l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur by the French Government

Senator Loren Legarda was conferred the prestigious title of Officier dans l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur by the French Government, with the distinction presented by French Ambassador Marie Fontanel in a ceremony at the Ambassador’s residence on September 19, 2024. This award follows Legarda’s previous conferment as Chevalier of the Legion of Honor in 2016, further solidifying her invaluable contributions to fostering Philippine-French relations, cultural diplomacy, and climate action. Senator Loren Legarda receives the Certificate of Conferment of Officier dans l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur from French Ambassador Marie Fontanel In her acceptance speech, Legarda expressed her deep gratitude and humility, emphasizing that the award is not just a recognition of her past efforts but a call to action. “This award is more than a recognition of past efforts; it is a call to action—a reminder that our partnership knows no bounds and will persist in the face of shared global challenges,” she said. Legarda reflected on the importance of cultural diplomacy in strengthening bilateral relations. “I always consider cultural diplomacy as the Philippines’ fourth pillar of foreign policy, a key that opens doors to political and economic initiatives,” she said. Among her notable contributions in this field [...]