Legarda demands clear action plan as farmers’ harvests rot, fishers halt operations

Senator Loren Legarda pressed the Department of Agriculture (DA) for failing to present a clear and actionable response amid rising oil prices and soaring costs of basic commodities, warning that farmers are left with rotting harvests while nearly half of small fishers in Luzon have suspended operations.

She stressed that the crisis is already felt on the ground, citing data from the Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) showing that small fishers in Cavite, Bataan, Zambales, and Pangasinan have stopped going out […]

Legarda files Bayanihan 3: Power to the People Act for real relief

Senator Loren Legarda has filed the Senate Bill No. 2020 or the “Bayanihan 3: Power to the People Act,” a comprehensive emergency measure to shield Filipino families from the 2026 global oil crisis while laying the groundwork for a more secure and resilient economy.

The proposed legislation recognizes a state of national emergency and gives the government targeted, time-bound powers to bring down fuel and electricity costs, protect food supply, and provide direct relief to the most vulnerable sectors. The measure […]

Legarda strengthens Philippine Congress-Bangsamoro Parliament coordination, advances education and governance reforms

Senator Loren Legarda reaffirmed her commitment to advancing peace, development, and inclusive governance in the Bangsamoro as she co-chaired the 4th Meeting of the Philippine Congress–Bangsamoro Parliament Forum (PCBPF), where key milestones were achieved to deepen institutional cooperation between the national government and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

A central outcome of the meeting was the formal adoption of the Rules of Procedure of the PCBPF, establishing a clear and stable framework for sustained coordination among the Senate, […]

Legarda highlights Filipina women’s resilience in the face of climate crisis

At the conclusion of National Women’s Month, Senator Loren Legarda praised the crucial role of Filipina women in holding communities together, especially during trying times caused by extreme weather.

Legarda pointed out that Filipina women have long strived to make their families better, but have been faced with difficult challenges exacerbated by natural disasters intensified by climate change.

“For the Philippines, climate change affects all aspects of life. It affects the price of food, the safety of our homes, the security of […]

Legarda asserts women’s central role in water governance, calls for strict enforcement of environmental laws

Senator Loren Legarda urged stronger enforcement of environmental and water laws, stressing that women’s leadership and grassroots innovation are central to securing water, climate resilience, and inclusive development.

Speaking at the Water and Women Forum PH 2026 held on March 23 in Quezon City, in celebration of World Water Day and National Women’s Month, Legarda emphasized that water security, solid waste management, and gender equality are deeply interconnected.

“Water shapes the rhythm of every home, every community, every future. But when water […]