Legarda files bill to reward years of loyalty among PhilHealth members with enhanced benefits

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 […]

Legarda calls for increased education funding, stronger multisectoral action at EDCOM II Year 2 Report launch

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 […]

Legarda brings ‘Konsyerto sa Antique Esplanade’ to home province

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 […]

Legarda files Magna Carta for DRRM Workers bill

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 […]

Legarda hails Gaza ceasefire deal, calls for sustainable peace solutions

Legarda hails Gaza ceasefire deal, calls for sustainable peace solutions

Senator Loren Legarda welcomes the approval of the deal for a ceasefire in Gaza that would pause the war between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas beginning today at 8:30am local time in Gaza.

The ceasefire comes after 15 months of conflict that has left Gaza in devastation, with nearly 47,000 Palestinians killed.

“This is a moment of hope in the face of an unspeakable tragedy. Families have endured unbearable pain as they […]