January 4, 2025
Legarda urges strict and transparent implementation of PhilHealth’s increased case rates
Senator Loren Legarda has called for the strict and transparent implementation of recent increases in the benefit package provided by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to its members. These increases cover several medical services, including treatments for ischemic heart disease (coronary heart disease), emergency outpatient services, kidney transplants, and adjustments to 50% of select case rates. While the senator welcomes these reforms, she expressed concern over PhilHealth’s inconsistent execution.
“Although […]
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January 3, 2025
Legarda pushes for action on Triple Planetary Crisis as 2025 begins
PASAY CITY – Senator Loren Legarda calls for concerted and decisive action to tackle the mounting environmental crises facing the Philippines as the new year begins. As part of her 2025 agenda, Legarda reaffirms her long-standing commitment to addressing the Triple Planetary Crisis (TPC), a term encompassing the interconnected environmental challenges of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.
According to Legarda, these crises are deeply interwoven, with each issue worsening the […]
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January 2, 2025
Legarda urges strict enforcement of Clean Air Act amid alarming air quality in Metro Manila
Senator Loren Legarda called on authorities to strictly implement the Clean Air Act after Metro Manila’s air quality reportedly reached “very unhealthy” levels following New Year’s Day celebrations.
“Excessive fireworks celebrations across Metro Manila pose lots of risks, not only the safety of external body parts, but also to the lungs and nose because of the excessive amount of smoke released by burning gunpowder,” Legarda said.
“The Clean […]
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January 2, 2025
As we step into 2025, let us carry with us the light of hope and the strength of unity. The past year challenged and inspired us, reminding us of the extraordinary courage and compassion that define the Filipino spirit. Together, we turned obstacles into opportunities, reached new milestones, and renewed the promise we hold in our hearts—to build a future filled with purpose and possibility.
Protecting our people has always been at the heart of my work since I began my […]
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December 31, 2024
Senator Loren Legarda’s New Year’s Message
As we step into the new year, let us look back with gratitude at the lessons and experiences that have shaped us — the challenges that strengthened us and the victories that inspired us to be better versions of ourselves.
The year ahead brings renewed hope, new beginnings, and new opportunities to dream bigger and work harder for our families, our communities, and our beloved nation.
Let us also hold close in our hearts those who are […]
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