By *MANILA*, Philippines – Senator Loren Legarda emphasized that the strategic use of soft power—rooted in cultural identity, creative expression, and ecological stewardship—enables the Philippines to influence the global stage, foster international collaboration, and address pressing global challenges during her speech at the Department of Foreign Affair’s Foreign Policy Address.
“Our culture and environment are intertwined wellsprings of strength,” Legarda said. “Together, they form a power that transcends boundaries, builds connections, and influences the world—not through coercion but persuasion and attraction. This is soft power, and it rests on our cultural identity, creative expression, and ecological stewardship.”
