March 25, 2026
I welcome the President’s declaration of a state of national energy emergency. This is an overdue recognition of what the people have been saying for weeks: that we are already in a crisis.
By itself, a declaration of a state of national energy emergency will not protect Filipino families from rising fuel prices, higher food costs, heavier transport expenses, and the mounting burdens on our farmers and fisherfolk. But with such recognition, our actions can finally proceed in their proper light […]
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March 24, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda on Tuesday rebuked government agencies for what she described as a slow, complacent, and disconnected response to the worsening fallout of the Middle East conflict, warning that empty assurances and motherhood statements will not help Filipinos already reeling from rising fuel, food, and transport costs.
Speaking at the Senate Organizational Meeting of the Proactive Response and Oversight for Timely and Effective Crisis Strategy (PROTECT) Committee, Legarda stressed that the government cannot afford to downplay what is already unfolding […]
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March 24, 2026
I have a written opening statement, but I’d like to put it on the record, and I would like to propose, Mr. Chair, una, thank you. I believe that the Defense establishment must be represented. I know that they were invited yesterday. Are they here? DND? Ah, nandiyan po si Usec. Ok, thank you very much.
I would just like to put on the table, Mr. Chair, ang mga binabanggit po ng mga ahensya ng gobyerno, ‘yung mga plano, importante po […]
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March 20, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda warned that human trafficking in the Philippines continues to exploit women and girls, with traffickers adapting faster than institutions and using digital platforms, deepfake technology, and cross-border networks to expand their reach.
Legarda underscored that despite decades of legislation and a Tier 1 international ranking, trafficking persists and women and girls remain the most vulnerable.
She recalled her early years as a journalist covering exploitation, saying her advocacy began with firsthand exposure to the trade of women and children.
“Before […]
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March 18, 2026
Senator Loren Legarda, principal author and co‑sponsor of Senate Bill No. 1937, or the GIDA Schools Act, which institutionalizes the support for schools in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA), emphasized the urgency of inclusive education as the Senate approved the proposed measure on third and final reading on Monday, March 16.
“Education is a fundamental right and a powerful equalizer. Yet for many Filipino children living in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas, access to quality education remains constrained by distance, […]
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