Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Thursday, June 22 said she has no qualms supporting any moves to pass the Freedom of Information (FOI) bill into law. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda (Senate PRIB Photo) President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. recently called on...
Senators on Monday, June 12 took turns expressing their prayers and condolences following the death of former Armed Forces Chief of Staff and former senator Rodolfo “Pong” Biazon. F ormer Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff and former senator Rodolfo...
(Rowena Guanzon's Twitter) P3PWD Party-list nominee Rowena Guanzon gave a shout-out on Twitter Friday, June 10 to two senators whose generosity touched the life of a child with down syndrome. These are Senators Loren Legarda and Bong Revilla, who each got a dedicated tweet from Guanzon....
(Unsplash) Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda stands with Malacañang in urging all national government agencies, including government-owned and controlled corporations and state universities and colleges (SUCs) in implementing water conservation measures amid the looming threat of the El...
Funding for the Philippine Studies Program at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS)-Yusof Ishak Institute Singapore has been extended for three years, paving the way for a deeper understanding of the country among Filipino and foreign students. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda has emphasized the significance of maintaining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) Centrality in prioritizing the welfare of the regional bloc. Legarda emphasized this during the Special Session on Balancing Asia-Pacific Minilateralism...
The human environment is choking with plastic pollution. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda emphasized this reality as she expressed hope for realizing the first global treaty to curb plastic pollution by the end of 2024. Today, the Philippines joins the observance of World Environment Day...
The Senate has ratified the bicameral committee report on the bill that seeks to institutionalize the government’s "One Town, One Product" (OTOP) Program. Sen. Mark Villar, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Trade, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship, and sponsor of the measure, reported the...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda has lauded the move to reinforce rules and regulations safeguarding geographical indications (GIs) in the country, potentially giving Filipino-made products a significant advantage toward economic and social development through responsible use of the...
Senate President Loren Legarda wants the burned iconic Manila Central Post Office, a national heritage, rebuilt, not knocked down. "I vow to give my full and wholehearted support to the Philippine Postal Corporation (PhilPost) after the devastating aftermath of a fire that razed the Manila Central...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda has urged the government, private sector, and all citizens to prepare for hotter and drier days due to a high probability of El Niño emerging in the coming season and persisting until the first quarter of 2024. Legarda issued the statement on Thursday, May...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Wednesday, May 3 called on government leaders to lead in developing a comprehensive innovation system for the Philippines. Legarda said Republic Act No. 11293, or the Philippine Innovation Act, which she principally authored and co-sponsored,...
