Kalayaan para sa bawat henerasyon: Legarda calls for living freedom through institutions, heritage, and environment

On the 128th Philippine Independence Day, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda said freedom is proven in how we govern, what we protect, and whose interests we serve, as the Senator linked the spirit of “Kalayaan. Kinabukasan. Kasaysayan.” to the work of the Senate, cultural heritage, and the environment.

“This year’s theme, ‘Kalayaan. Kinabukasan. Kasaysayan.’, reminds us that freedom is a duty we must live every day,” Legarda said. “Our Constitution enshrines that all power comes from the people. The Senate […]

Legarda affirms substance over titles, demands real funding for education laws at CHED’s 32nd anniversary

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda affirmed that advocacy, policies, and the work of public service go beyond titles or positions, stressing the need to resolve political differences and keep students at the heart of reforms.

She also made clear that education laws must be properly funded to avoid giving false hope, as she delivered her message of support during the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) 32nd Anniversary celebration on June 10, 2026 at the PICC Complex in Pasay City.

“Advocacy, policies, […]

Legarda brings climate action closer to home on World Environment Day

On World Environment Day 2026, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda turned the global observance toward a local reckoning: the everyday struggles of Filipino families living on the frontlines of climate change.

The four-term senator has witnessed the daily challenges of fisherfolk and farmers since her youth and early career as a broadcast journalist. Today, as the world rallies around climate action, she points to these lived experiences as the foundation of her work. Whether standing with communities rebuilding schools after […]

Legarda: A 12-Senator “quorum” cannot produce a valid election of Senate officers

“Avelino is not a shortcut to reorganize the Senate.” Senate President Pro Tempore and four-term Senator Loren Legarda emphasized that even if some invoke Avelino v. Cuenco to justify a 12-senator session, such reliance cannot validate the election or replacement of Senate officers by less than the vote required under the 1987 Constitution and the Rules of the Senate.

“A 12-senator session cannot be used to reorganize the Senate. The Constitution recognizes a 24-member Senate, and both quorum and the election […]

Legarda: Senate Takeover Unconstitutional

Senate President Pro Tempore and four-term Senator Loren Legarda raised serious constitutional concerns pointing out that no senator can validly act as Senate President on the strength of only twelve votes. Under Article VI, Section 16(1) of the 1987 Constitution, “The Senate shall elect its President by a majority vote of all its respective Members.” Since the Senate is composed of twenty-four Senators, that majority is thirteen. By the fact that the Senators present did not have thirteen votes, they […]