April 11, 2026
As families continue to grapple with soaring prices of food and fuel, Senator Loren Legarda led a “rescue buy” initiative, turning surplus harvest into immediate relief for vulnerable households.
Through her Lingkod Loren program, Legarda again partnered with Rural Rising Philippines (RuRi PH) on April 9 to purchase one ton of cabbages from farmers in Sto. Niño, Cagayan. The vegetables, which were at risk of spoilage because high fuel costs made transport unprofitable, were distributed to families in Barangay Payatas, Quezon […]
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April 10, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda called on Filipinos to embrace heroism through discipline, sacrifice, and selflessness while honoring Filipino heroes whose courage secured the nation’s freedom and peace during the Capas Commemoration.
At the Capas National Shrine in Tarlac, site of the Bataan Death March and Camp O’Donnell where thousands of Filipino and American soldiers perished, Legarda joined veterans, families, and local officials on April 10, 2026 for the Tribute to All Filipino Heroes and “Paggunita sa Capas,” with the shrine preserved through […]
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April 9, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda pressed the Department of Agriculture (DA) for failing to present a clear and actionable response amid rising oil prices and soaring costs of basic commodities, warning that farmers are left with rotting harvests while nearly half of small fishers in Luzon have suspended operations.
She stressed that the crisis is already felt on the ground, citing data from the Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) showing that small fishers in Cavite, Bataan, Zambales, and Pangasinan have stopped going out […]
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April 6, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda has filed the Senate Bill No. 2020 or the “Bayanihan 3: Power to the People Act,” a comprehensive emergency measure to shield Filipino families from the 2026 global oil crisis while laying the groundwork for a more secure and resilient economy.
The proposed legislation recognizes a state of national emergency and gives the government targeted, time-bound powers to bring down fuel and electricity costs, protect food supply, and provide direct relief to the most vulnerable sectors. The measure […]
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March 31, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda reaffirmed her commitment to advancing peace, development, and inclusive governance in the Bangsamoro as she co-chaired the 4th Meeting of the Philippine Congress–Bangsamoro Parliament Forum (PCBPF), where key milestones were achieved to deepen institutional cooperation between the national government and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
A central outcome of the meeting was the formal adoption of the Rules of Procedure of the PCBPF, establishing a clear and stable framework for sustained coordination among the Senate, […]
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