November 13, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda is pushing for the passage of Senate Bill No. 2600, or the proposed Constitutional Translation and Access Act, to make the 1987 Constitution more accessible to Filipinos by ensuring that they can read and understand it in languages familiar to them.
The Constitution itself provides for its promulgation in Filipino and English and its translation into major regional languages, Arabic, and Spanish. Senate Bill No. 2600 seeks to establish a clearer framework for completing outstanding translations while making […]
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November 12, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda is calling for more accessible public parks and green open spaces, particularly in underserved communities where children have limited places to play, residents to exercise, and neighbors to gather. Where such spaces are scarce, shopping malls and privately managed establishments often become alternatives for recreation and social interaction.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority’s 2020 Census of Population and Housing, only 10,191 of the country’s 42,046 barangays, or 24.24 percent, reported having a public plaza or park for […]
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November 12, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda has filed Senate Bill No. 2584, seeking to amend the Good Conduct Time Allowance (GCTA) Law to streamline approval procedures, address administrative delays, and strengthen accountability as part of broader efforts to address congestion in the country’s correctional facilities.
“Addressing overcrowding requires more than building additional facilities. We must also examine how our existing laws are implemented, identify administrative bottlenecks, and ensure that our justice and correctional systems operate efficiently, fairly, and responsibly,” Legarda said.
Under Republic Act No. […]
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