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 […]
Years of sustained policy support and development initiatives championed by Loren Legarda for Antique have coincided with measurable improvements in the province’s poverty indicators.
Senator Loren Legarda hailed Antique’s progress in reducing poverty, describing it as clear evidence that sustainability, local enterprise, and community-based livelihoods can drive effective and lasting recovery. Having previously served as Congresswoman of the Lone District of Antique and continuing to champion the province’s development from the Senate, Legarda has been the driving force behind the policy […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
