February 10, 2026
I deeply mourn the passing of former Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., our beloved Manong Joe, and I extend my sincerest condolences to Cong. Gina, his devoted wife, and the whole de Venecia family.
I would probably not be a Senator today if Manong Joe or JDV had not recruited me in 1997, as early as then believed in my capabilities, shared his knowledge and wisdom, being the global Filipino that he is. A true statesman who was way ahead of […]
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February 10, 2026
Mr. President, distinguished colleagues:
Long before I entered public service, I saw how syndicates prey on vulnerability and poverty, and how victims are silenced by fear, shame, and coercion. I listened to stories of women and children lured by promises of a better life, only to be trapped by syndicates that thrive on secrecy, intimidation, and impunity.
Through their stories, I learned that perpetrators do not stand still. They move with technology, hide behind new fronts, and exploit every gap in law, […]
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February 10, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda raised serious concerns over the remittance of ₱107.23 billion in funds of the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) to the National Treasury, cautioning that funds held in trust to protect depositors must not be treated as ordinary government revenues.
Legarda pointed out that the remittance was made under a special provision in the 2024 General Appropriations Act that has since been declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, making clear that the transfer of deposit insurance reserves was fundamentally […]
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February 4, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Culture and the Arts, marked the opening of February as National Arts Month 2026 with a call to strengthen support for Filipino artists, artisans, and creative communities whose work keeps local culture alive and drives innovation across the country.
This year’s celebration carries the theme “Ani ng Sining: Katotohanan at Giting,” captures how artists and cultural workers confront contemporary challenges with courage and creative integrity, and how the arts shape communities, governance, […]
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February 3, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda, in her privilege speech during the plenary session in the Senate on February 3, called for immediate reforms to close persistent funding gaps that undermine the Universal Health Care Act and leave millions of Filipinos exposed to catastrophic out-of-pocket medical costs.
“The fight for a just and equitable health system in the Philippines has never been easy. It is a race against time,” she said, stressing that the government must show moral courage to protect the sick and […]
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