September 11, 2025
Senator Loren Legarda expressed her sincere congratulations and pride as the film “Magellan,” directed by Lav Diaz, was officially selected as the Philippines’ entry for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards.
“As a firm believer in the power of the creative industries to ignite our national consciousness, I am filled with pride to see ‘Magellan’ represent the Philippines on the world stage, first in Cannes, and now in the Oscars,” said Legarda.
“The film’s selection for the 98th Academy […]
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September 10, 2025
Binigyang-diin ni Senadora Loren Legarda ang kahalagahan ng pagbubukas ng mas malawak na diskurso ukol sa korapsyon, kasabay ng paghahain niya ng Tapat na Paglilingkod Act, isang panukalang batas na layong magtatag ng mga sistemikong reporma sa lahat ng ahensya ng pamahalaan.
Ayon kay Legarda, ang paulit-ulit na mga anomalya mula sa bilyong pisong nawawala sa korapsyon hanggang sa mga substandard na proyekto sa flood control at imprastruktura ay patunay kung gaano kalalim ang pagkakaugat ng katiwalian sa sistema.
“Ngayon, ang Department […]
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September 10, 2025
Senator Loren Legarda filed Senate Bill No. 164, or An Act Providing Monthly Maintenance Medication Support for Senior Citizens, seeking to provide eligible senior citizens with P1,000 monthly to help in the purchase of maintenance medications.
“We are alleviating the burden of our senior citizens by helping them manage these debilitating diseases as they get older,” the lawmaker explained.
“This is to fulfill the government’s mandate to ensure that senior citizens have access to affordable healthcare, including the medications necessary for maintaining […]
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September 8, 2025
Senator Loren Legarda today expressed confidence and respect for the new Senate leadership, led by Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, and Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri.
Legarda emphasized the importance of integrity, diligence, and unity at the helm of the Senate, expressing confidence that these guiding values will advance effective governance and deliver meaningful progress for the Filipino people.
Legarda recognized the defining qualities that shape effective leadership in the Senate, reflecting […]
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September 8, 2025
Mr. President, distinguished colleagues:
I rise today to nominate Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” F. Zubiri as Majority Leader of the Senate of the Philippines. He is a leader who has consistently proven himself to be a consensus builder, a consultative leader, and a legislator whose more than two decades of service have been marked by diligence and perfect attendance.
At only 39 years of age, during the 14th Congress, he became the youngest to hold the position of Majority Leader. He would […]
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