June 17, 2026
The constitutional barrier that gave rise to my serious constitutional objections has now been addressed.
My concern was never about personalities, power, or position. It was about whether I could, in conscience, recognize an act resting on only twelve votes, when the Constitution speaks of a Senate of twenty-four (24) members. Now that thirteen (13) Senators have clearly made that decision, I respectfully implore my fellow Senators to give this matter due respect and allow this institution to move forward. Let […]
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June 17, 2026
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 […]
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June 17, 2026
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 […]
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June 16, 2026
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 […]
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June 14, 2026
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 […]
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