November 12, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda has filed Senate Bill No. 2584, seeking to amend the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) Law to streamline approval procedures, address administrative delays, and strengthen accountability as part of broader efforts to address congestion in the country’s correctional facilities.
“Addressing overcrowding requires more than building additional facilities. We must also examine how our existing laws are implemented, identify administrative bottlenecks, and ensure that our justice and correctional systems operate efficiently, fairly, and responsibly,” Legarda said.
Under Republic Act No. […]
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November 11, 2026
Fourth Point of 10-Point El Niño Action Plan Calls for Direct Support to Indigenous Communities Protecting Forests and Watersheds
Senator Loren Legarda is calling for sustained government support and compensation for Indigenous communities that protect the country’s forests and watersheds, stressing that their work helps secure water supplies for Filipino families, farmers, and communities facing prolonged dry conditions brought by El Niño.
The proposal forms the fourth point of Legarda’s 10-Point Policy Action Plan against El Niño, launched on October 19. It […]
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November 10, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda urged the government to prioritize better-paying jobs, higher household incomes, and concrete measures to bring down the cost of essential goods and services amid rising prices, slowing economic growth, and increasing unemployment.
With inflation reaching 7.8% in October, rising to 9.5% among the poorest 30% of households, economic growth slowing to 2.1% in the third quarter, and 2.86 million Filipinos unemployed as of September, Legarda stressed that economic recovery must translate into meaningful improvements in the lives of […]
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