June 12, 2026
On the 128th Philippine Independence Day, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda said freedom is proven in how we govern, what we protect, and whose interests we serve, as the Senator linked the spirit of “Kalayaan. Kinabukasan. Kasaysayan.” to the work of the Senate, cultural heritage, and the environment.
“This year’s theme, ‘Kalayaan. Kinabukasan. Kasaysayan.’, reminds us that freedom is a duty we must live every day,” Legarda said. “Our Constitution enshrines that all power comes from the people. The Senate […]
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June 11, 2026
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda affirmed that advocacy, policies, and the work of public service go beyond titles or positions, stressing the need to resolve political differences and keep students at the heart of reforms.
She also made clear that education laws must be properly funded to avoid giving false hope, as she delivered her message of support during the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) 32nd Anniversary celebration on June 10, 2026 at the PICC Complex in Pasay City.
“Advocacy, policies, […]
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June 10, 2026
Warmest greetings to Chairperson Shirley C. Agrupis, the Commissioners, Directors, heads of offices, partners, stakeholders, and the dedicated men and women of the Commission on Higher Education as you celebrate your 32nd Anniversary.
For thirty-two years, CHED has shown that the advancement of higher education comes from sustained cooperation across sectors. Government, academia, industry, communities, and development partners all play a role in building a system that responds to national needs. The theme of this year’s celebration, “Strategic Partnership Convergence,” reflects […]
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June 6, 2026
Sa mga kapwa ko Pilipino.
Malinaw ang nakasaad sa Konstitusyon.
Walang sinumang Senador ang maaaring lehitimong tumayo bilang Pangulo ng Senado batay lamang sa labindalawang boto. Ito ay pinagtibay sa ilalim ng 1987 Constitution. Sa Article VI, Section 16, Subsection 1 ng 1987 Constitution,
“The Senate shall elect its President by a majority vote of all its Members.”
Ang ibig pong sabihin, makakapag-halal lamang ng isang Senate President kung makakuha siya ng mayoryang boto ng lahat ng miyembro ng Senado.
Ayon sa Konstitusyon, dalawampu’t apat […]
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June 5, 2026
On World Environment Day 2026, Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda turned the global observance toward a local reckoning: the everyday struggles of Filipino families living on the frontlines of climate change.
The four-term senator has witnessed the daily challenges of fisherfolk and farmers since her youth and early career as a broadcast journalist. Today, as the world rallies around climate action, she points to these lived experiences as the foundation of her work. Whether standing with communities rebuilding schools after […]
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