Legarda Pushes Rainwater Catchment Systems in Schools as First of 10-Point El Niño Action Plan

Senator Loren Legarda is calling on the Department of Education (DepEd) and local government units (LGUs) to immediately prioritize rainwater catchment systems in public schools, the first of ten measures under her 10-Point Policy Action Plan to address the worsening effects of El Niño.
The proposal seeks to help schools collect and store available rainfall for essential sanitation needs, particularly in communities with unreliable water supply, as the country prepares for prolonged dry spells and possible water shortages in the coming […]

Legarda Calls for Accurate Data, Research, Indigenous Participation in Documenting Philippine Languages

Senator Loren Legarda underscored the need for rigorous research, reliable data, and meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities to ensure the accurate identification, documentation, and preservation of Philippine languages.

In her message for the launch of the Atlas at Mapa ng mga Wika ng Pilipinas by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) on October 29, 2026, Legarda emphasized that language documentation must be grounded in scientific research and validated information, with the active participation of the communities whose languages are being studied.
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Legarda: Climate Crisis Is a Health Crisis, New Lancet Study Reinforces Longstanding Warning

Senator Loren Legarda renewed her call for stronger climate preparedness and public health protection following a new international study documenting millions of heat-related deaths worldwide, many linked to human-caused climate change. She said the findings reinforce her longstanding warning that the climate crisis is a public health crisis, underscoring the urgency of translating existing climate policies into concrete measures that protect lives and livelihoods.
The 2026 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change report, released on October 28, called for climate […]

“Resilience Must Begin Long Before Disaster Strikes”: Legarda Calls for Stronger Preparedness, Support for Local Champions at PRA 2026

Senator Loren Legarda called for stronger disaster preparedness, early action against climate risks, and sustained support for community-led solutions as the Philippine Resilience Awards (PRA) 2026 recognized women and youth whose leadership has helped protect lives and livelihoods.
In her message for the PRA 2026 awarding ceremony at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Manila on Wednesday, October 28, Legarda emphasized the need to anticipate risks, strengthen local capabilities, and address vulnerabilities that leave communities exposed to repeated disasters.
“Resilience must […]

Legarda renews call for full restitution of PDIC and PhilHealth funds

Amid ongoing deliberations on the proposed 2027 national budget, Senator Loren Legarda renewed her call for the restitution and proper allocation of funds legally intended for the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), emphasizing the government’s responsibility to safeguard funds meant to protect depositors and provide healthcare services to Filipinos.
Legarda reiterated her concern over the remittance of ₱107.23 billion from PDIC’s Deposit Insurance Fund to the National Treasury. She noted that only ₱57 billion […]