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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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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January 28, 2025
Thank you, Mr. President.
It is with pride that I co-sponsor “An Act Declaring August 5 of Every Year a Special Non-Working Holiday in the Municipality of Anini-y, Province of Antique”.
Mr. President, during the previous Congress, while serving as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, I had the privilege of filing this bill to honor the vibrant history and heritage of my kasimanwa in Antique. In this Congress, alongside Representative Antonio Agapito “AA” Legarda Jr. and Representative Felimon Espares, and […]
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January 26, 2025
Legarda brings ‘Konsyerto sa Antique Esplanade’ to home province
In the spirit of solidarity and celebration of the country’s rich culture, Senator Loren Legarda joined hundreds of Antiqueños for a night of inspiring music and vibrant performances during the ‘Konsyerto sa Antique Esplanade — Paglaum kag Pagkabun-ag liwat: Ang bag-o nga pagbutlak sa 2025 (Hope & Rebirth: A New Dawn for 2025)’ in San Jose, Province of Antique.
Legarda highlighted that the concert not only served as a celebration of art and […]
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January 23, 2025
Legarda files Magna Carta for DRRM Workers bill
Citing the importance of DRRM workers to the country, Senator Loren Legarda filed Senate Bill No. 2927, or the Magna Carta for Public Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Workers.
Legarda said it is important for the bill to be passed into law to help recognize the efforts of DRRM workers in a country that has consistently topped the World Risk Index among 193 countries.
“The country as a whole faces natural hazards more than […]
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