Co-Sponsorship Speech of Senator Loren Legarda CR -514: Report on the Privilege Speech of Sen. Hontiveros on Human Trafficking

February 4, 2025

Mr. President, esteemed colleagues,

Let it be clear and firmly placed on the record: this inquiry has never been solely about one individual. It is about an extensive web of deceit—a network of human trafficking, money laundering, document falsification, corruption, owning hectares of our lands by aliens for criminal activities, and other illegal operations. The fraudulent acquisition of legitimate government documents by aliens carries grave and far-reaching consequences. It facilitates crimes such as human trafficking and identity theft, inflicting direct harm […]

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Legarda co-sponsors Araw ng Anini-y

February 3, 2025

On her 65th birthday, Senator Loren Legarda reaffirmed her commitment to honoring the history and heritage of her home province as she co-sponsored the proposed measure declaring August 5 of every year a special non-working holiday in the Municipality of Anini-y, Province of Antique.

“Araw ng Anini-y is not merely a celebration of its independence from its former town; it is also a tribute to the rich history of Anini-y as one of the earliest settlements in Panay. This occasion honors […]

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Legarda champions cultural heritage and ingenuity in celebration of National Arts Month 2025

February 3, 2025

 

As the nation celebrates National Arts Month this February, Senator Loren Legarda, Dangal ng Haraya awardee, the Patron of Arts and Culture, calls on all Filipinos to embrace, nurture, and honor the country’s artistic and cultural heritage that gives meaning and purpose to our identity as Filipinos.

For the four-term Senator, culture and the arts are an integral part of nation-building, the pulse of the nation, and the living memory of the Filipino spirit. Legarda believes that the richness of our […]

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Legarda files bill to reward years of loyalty among PhilHealth members with enhanced benefits

February 1, 2025

Manila, Philippines — Senator Loren Legarda has filed a groundbreaking bill seeking to recognize and reward the loyalty of long-term PhilHealth contributors, aiming to address long-standing grievances about inequities in the national health insurance system. The proposed measure establishes the PhilHealth Member Recognition Program (PMRP), a points-based system designed to reward members for consistent and sustained contributions, offering additional tangible benefits beyond the standard package.
Under the bill, members who have consistently paid premiums will receive retroactive recognition for their past […]

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Legarda calls for increased education funding, stronger multisectoral action at EDCOM II Year 2 Report launch

February 1, 2025

Senator Loren Legarda, Commissioner of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II), joined key stakeholders in launching the Year 2 Report of EDCOM II, “Fixing the Foundations: A Matter of National Survival,” at the Senate of the Philippines on Tuesday, emphasizing education as the backbone of national progress.
“Today is about a vision—one that is deliberate, informed, and firmly centered on the Filipino learner. The launch of EDCOM II’s Year Two Report marks the culmination of rigorous study and insightful […]

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