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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November 11, 2026
Fourth Point of 10-Point El Niño Action Plan Calls for Direct Support to Indigenous Communities Protecting Forests and Watersheds
Senator Loren Legarda is calling for sustained government support and compensation for Indigenous communities that protect the country’s forests and watersheds, stressing that their work helps secure water supplies for Filipino families, farmers, and communities facing prolonged dry conditions brought by El Niño.
The proposal forms the fourth point of Legarda’s 10-Point Policy Action Plan against El Niño, launched on October 19. It […]
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