Legarda confronts digital trafficking threat, calls for stronger protection of women and girls

Senator Loren Legarda warned that human trafficking in the Philippines continues to exploit women and girls, with traffickers adapting faster than institutions and using digital platforms, deepfake technology, and cross-border networks to expand their reach.

Legarda underscored that despite decades of legislation and a Tier 1 international ranking, trafficking persists and women and girls remain the most vulnerable.

She recalled her early years as a journalist covering exploitation, saying her advocacy began with firsthand exposure to the trade of women and children.

“Before […]

Legarda backs final approval of GIDA Schools Act, strengthening education access in remote areas

Senator Loren Legarda, principal author and co‑sponsor of Senate Bill No. 1937, or the GIDA Schools Act, which institutionalizes the support for schools in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA), emphasized the urgency of inclusive education as the Senate approved the proposed measure on third and final reading on Monday, March 16.

“Education is a fundamental right and a powerful equalizer. Yet for many Filipino children living in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas, access to quality education remains constrained by distance, […]

Legarda: Tax relief for families, accountability for government

Senator Loren Legarda stressed that tax reforms must bring relief to Filipino families while ensuring accountability in government spending. She assured that the revenue foregone from tax cuts can be recovered by addressing corruption, which drains far more resources than the reforms would cost.

On Tuesday, March 17, Legarda delivered her privilege speech on three tax reform measures: Senate Bill No. 1851, Senate Bill No. 1857, and Senate Bill No. 1963, designed to lower the cost of food, medicines, and electricity […]