The Senate has approved the measure seeking to expand the provisions in Republic Act No. 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act to address gender-based online sexual harassment arising from the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. Deputy Minority Leader Sen. Risa...
Senator Loren Legarda said Filipino seafarers can expect better working conditions now that the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Magna Carta for Seafarers had been signed by the President. “With the IRR signed, I believe this is a huge win and boost for both foreign and...
The government should exhaust all means to help the detained Filipinos who have been pardoned by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government reintegrate back to the community, Senator Loren Legarda said on Wednesday, January 8. Legarda made the call following reports that UAE President Sheikh...
As the country observes National Zero Waste Month, Senator Loren Legarda reiterated her call for Filipinos to ditch the use of single-use plastics in favor of recyclable materials. Legarda, author and principal sponsor of the Republic Act (RA) 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management...
Senator Loren Legarda (Senate PRIB) Senator Loren Legarda is holding her breath as far as the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation's (PhilHealth) implementation of its recent increases in benefit package is concerned. “Although these...
Senator Loren Legarda has urged authorities to strictly implement the Clean Air Act after reports Metro Manila’s air quality had reached “very unhealthy” levels following New Year’s Day celebrations. “Excessive fireworks celebrations across Metro Manila pose lots of risks, not only...
From left to right: Senators Loren Legarda, Alan Peter Cayetano, Bong Go (Facebook) Senators Loren Legarda, Alan Peter Cayetano, and Christopher "Bong" Go welcomed the year 2025 by talking about their hopes and aspirations for Filipinos...
Some senators were elated with the Department of Health’s (DOH) latest directive to relieve senior citizens of the need to present their purchase slip booklets to avail themselves of the discount on medicines. Sen. Loren Legarda welcomed the directive saying this would also enhance the...
Senator Loren Legarda commemorated the 21st anniversary of the landmark Republic Act (RA) No. 9231 or the Anti-Child Labor Law and underscored its positive impact in reducing child labor in the country as recently reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Legarda is the principal...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) should use its surplus funs to expand benefit packages and resolve gaps in public healthcare access, Sen. Loren Legarda said. Legarda made the call even as she expressed belief the state health insurer can do this despite the removal of the...
Senator Loren Legarda has filed a bill seeking to reinforce the principles of equity and inclusivity in the allocation of the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) program. The TES program, which is mandated under Republic Act No. 10931, also known as the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary...
The strategic use of soft power will enable the Philippines to influence the global stage, foster international collaboration and address pressing global challenges, including climate change issues. Senator Loren Legarda highlighted this during her speech at the Department of Foreign...
