Legarda stands firm on zero waste, urges stronger national resolve to combat waste crisis

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 […]

Legarda champions culture-centered development at Koronadal’s 84th Foundation Day and 2025 Hinugyaw Festival

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 […]

Legarda honors National Living Treasures, meets GAMABA awardees in South Cotabato

Senator Loren Legarda, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Culture and the Arts, reaffirmed her commitment to cultural preservation as she visited South Cotabato on January 9–10, meeting the National Living Treasures recognized through the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA).

“Lake Sebu, known as the Home of the Living Treasures for having the most number of GAMABA awardees in the country, stands as a living testament to the richness of our cultural heritage. Even long before this visit, I have […]

Legarda backs joint oversight body to guard every peso of public funds

Senator Loren Legarda has expressed her full support for the formation of a Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on Public Expenditures, saying it is a vital reform to ensure that every peso in the national budget is spent with integrity, transparency, and in line with the country’s development priorities.

Legarda said the joint oversight body of the Senate and the House of Representatives, already established under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2026 and in previous GAAs, should be formally activated and function […]

Legarda affirms ratification of 2026 national budget, with reservations on health remittances

Senator Loren Legarda affirmed her support for the ratification of the Bicameral Conference Committee Report on the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA), highlighting its role in strengthening human capital while raising reservations on the national government’s lapses in mandated health revenues during her manifestation in plenary on December 29, 2025 as the Senate ratified said report paving the way for its transmittal to the Office of the President.

“Yesterday, the twenty-eighth (28th) of December 2025, in my capacity as a member […]