Senate passes Legarda’s bill declaring Waling‑waling as National Orchid

The Senate has approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2092 under Committee Report No. 58, principally authored and principally sponsored by Senator Loren Legarda, in a special session held on June 17, 2026.

Legarda said the passage is a landmark in the country’s effort to protect biodiversity and strengthen cultural identity.

“This step affirms our heritage and our duty. By declaring the Waling‑waling as National Orchid, we give recognition to its place in our culture and ensure that its […]

Senate Ratifies Enhanced Free College Law: Legarda Hails Wider Support for Learners

The Senate ratified on June 17 the bicameral conference committee report on Senate Bill No. 1894, principally sponsored and authored by Senator Loren Legarda, and House Bill No. 8476. The measure enhances the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (RA 10931), strengthening the Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) to give poor and vulnerable students the support they need to stay in school and graduate despite financial hardship.

The ratified measure institutionalizes automatic TES eligibility for Senior High School graduates from Pantawid […]

Legarda: The Constitution cannot be bent by political convenience

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda said the petition filed before the Supreme Court over the June 3 Senate takeover is not a fight over positions but a necessary constitutional stand, stressing that no bloc, officer, or temporary number in the room can bend the Constitution to fit political convenience.

The petition asks the Supreme Court to determine whether the actions taken during the June 3 Senate session takeover complied with the Constitution and the Rules of the Senate.

Legarda, a four-term […]

Lingkod Loren brings relief to quake‑stricken families in General Santos and Sarangani

Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda extended relief operations in General Santos City on June 13, 2026, reaching families hardest hit by the recent earthquake. The relief assistance was personally funded by Legarda, using her own resources and not government funds, as part of her continuing commitment to support communities in times of crisis.

Since June 10, the Lingkod Loren team had been on the ground to monitor the situation, assess urgent needs, and coordinate with local officials. The team worked […]

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 […]