January 22, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda opens the year in the 20th Congress with a bold step to strengthen universal health care, introducing Senate Bill No. 1662, the PhilHealth Automatic Funding Act, which mandates the automatic appropriation and release of all funds lawfully due to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).
“Universal Health Care is a commitment we must honor with clarity and sincerity,” Legarda stated. “PhilHealth must never be left vulnerable to delays or diversions. Every peso earmarked for the health of our […]
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January 20, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda, on Monday, January 19, joined President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. in inaugurating the Antique Airport Development Project, a milestone she had championed for nearly a decade.
Legarda emphasized that the modernized airport is a landmark achievement for Antique and, at the same time, a catalyst for local tourism and regional growth, strengthening connectivity across Western Visayas, particularly for Iloilo and the rest of Panay Island.
Held at the Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) Lounge in Barangay Funda-Dalipe, San Jose […]
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January 12, 2026
As the Philippines observes National Zero Waste Month this January, Senator Loren Legarda stood firm in her call for a stronger national resolve to confront the country’s mounting waste crisis, warning that the window to prevent irreversible harm to the environment and public health is rapidly closing.
She emphasized that while awareness has grown and community initiatives have flourished, the scale of the challenge demands deeper reforms and collective action.
“Zero Waste initiative is a national imperative,” Legarda declared.
“We must move beyond […]
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January 10, 2026
Maayong aga sa inyo tanan.
Thank you for welcoming me today. It is a blessing to begin the day with all of you in this beautiful City of Koronadal.
When the sun rises over Koronadal, it shines on hands already at work, on farmers who patiently tend the crops that will soon be on your tables, on small businesses who quietly keep the local economy, on teachers who open not just classrooms but possibilities, on public servants who choose to stay and […]
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January 10, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda underscored the vital role of culture, indigenous traditions, and inclusive development as she joined the City of Koronadal in celebrating its 84th Foundation Anniversary and 2025 Hinugyaw Festival as Guest of Honor.
In her message, Legarda paid tribute to the everyday workers and culture bearers who shaped Koronadal’s identity and progress. She emphasized that true progress is measured not just in the number of projects but in how people, culture, and the environment are valued.
“Hindi lang pag-unlad sa […]
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