Senators on Wednesday, August 19 called for tighter safeguards on firearms access following the shooting incident at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University on Tuesday. Senator Loren Legarda said these successive incidents of school violence—in Cavite, Tacloban, Bacolod and now Zamboanga—demand a...
Senator Loren Legarda on Tuesday, August 18 rejected the Office of the Ombudsman’s move to question her absences saying she filed a medical leave with the Senate, and in accordance with the Upper Chamber’s rules. “I have served our country with utmost dedication and integrity for more than...
Senator Loren Legarda is now pushing for a bill seeking to bring down the default cost of prepaid calls and text messages to more reasonable levels reflective of modern telecommunications technology, network capacity and consumer usage. Legarda, in filing Senate Bill No. 2402, or the proposed...
Senator Loren Legarda has called on the government to provide stronger protection for workers who continue to sustain the economy during calamities. Legarda said it is imperative to grant fair compensation, safe working arrangements, and adequate support for the added risks and expenses they face....
Senator Loren Legarda on Monday, August 10 hailed the passage of Republic Act No. 12322 which now gives the Department of Education (DepEd) the flexibility to choose the curricular approach that are most effective for Filipino learners. Legarda said the new law now offers hope that classrooms will...
Senator Loren Legarda on Friday, Aug. 7, confirmed that she took a medical leave earlier this week, amid allegations surrounding her recent travel. Legarda said she filed a formal medical leave covering Aug. 3 to 5 in accordance with Senate rules. “I confirm that I filed a formal medical leave...
Senator Loren Legarda has joined other lawmakers’ call for the immediate lifting of the temporary restraining order (TRO) that halted the implementation of the ₱85 daily minimum-wage increase in Metro Manila. Legarda, who is among the senators who introduced Senate Resolution No. 577, which...
Senator Loren Legarda denied on Friday, July 31, allegations linked to a preliminary investigation by the Office of the Ombudsman for plunder and graft, describing the accusations as "utterly false and baseless" and vowing to clear her name. In a statement, Legarda said she and her camp have yet...
The Office of the Ombudsman sought a preliminary investigation of Senator Loren Legarda and her son Batangas 1st distict Rep. Leandro Leviste for plunder and graft over alleged abuse of legislative and regulatory powers in securing solar energy contracts, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying”...
Senator Loren Legarda on Thursday, July 30 called for stronger disaster preparedness and climate resilience measures, stressing that protecting Filipino families, farmers, and fisherfolk should remain at the center of the country 's disaster risk reduction efforts. As the country observes...
Malacañang has shrugged off the decision of several senators to skip President Marcos ' fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27, saying their absence would not affect the administration. Speaking to reporters at the Batasang Pambansa before the President 's annual...
Senator Loren Legarda welcomed the signing of Republic Act No. 12321, or the Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA) Schools Act which now gives children in remote communities have equitable access to quality education. Signed last July 23, 2026, the GIDA Schools Act will help...
