Legarda’s portrait taken down from Assumption Wall of Empowered Women

Isabelle Pechay, Senate coup, Women empowerment 05/16/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Assumption College has removed the portrait of Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda from its “Wall of Empowered Women,” with the student council stating the alumna “no longer reflects the values that Assumption upholds.”…

Senate presidency offered to Legarda by coup plotters – Lacson

Maila Ager 02/03/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson disclosed on Tuesday, February 3, an alleged foiled attempt to entice Sen. Loren Legarda with the Senate presidency. But when coup plotters failed to convince her, they turned the table on…

‘Anti-epal’ policy should be made permanent through law – Sen. Legarda

Wilnard Bacelonia 02/02/2026

MANILA — Senator Loren Legarda on Monday not only lauded the ‘anti-epal’ policy made by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) but also called for a law to make ‘anti-epal’ permanent. The DILG had…

Legarda files bill to reward loyal PhilHealth members

02/02/2025

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…

Lambug residents ask Gwen to stop construction of illegal structures

Futch Anthony Inso 09/27/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Residents of Barangay Lambug, Badian town, have signed a petition urging Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia to demolish the beach houses that were illegally constructed in their coastal area. Barangay Lambug is famous for…

CHED, PAO cite Legarda’s help in education, justice

Dennis Gutierrez 05/07/2022

Two ranking government officials have lauded three term senator Loren Legarda for her valuable contributions in the provision of free college education and legal assistance to millions of Filipinos. In separate Facebook posts, Commission of Higher Education…

Legarda calls for greater support for culture-based livelihoods in celebration of National Heritage Month

Doris C. Bongcac 05/07/2022

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the country celebrates this year’s National Heritage Month, three-term Senator and current senatorial candidate Loren Legarda today calls on the government and the public for greater support and strengthening of culture-based…

President Duterte cites Legarda for gov’t workers pay hike, free college education

Doris C. Bongcac 05/06/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Citing notable contributions of Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda like the salary hike for soldiers and policemen, universal healthcare, free college education and irrigation for farmers, President Rodrigo Duterte said the veteran lawmaker was…

Legarda’s trust rating soars – Pulse Asia

Doris C. Bongcac 05/05/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Three term senator and House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda remains one of the most trusted public officials in the country based on a recent survey by Pulse Asia Research, Inc. (Pulse Asia). Conducted…

Iglesia ni Cristo endorses Sen. Loren Legarda

Dennis Gutierrez 05/04/2022

Former three-term Sen. Loren Legarda and 11 other senatorial candidates for the coming May 9 polls have received the backing of influential religious group Iglesia ni Cristo. Aside from Legarda, the “INC” which is known for bloc…

El Shaddai endorses Legarda’s Senate bid

Inquirer.net 05/03/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines –The influential Catholic charismatic group El Shaddai has strongly endorsed the senatorial bid of former senator and current House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda. The endorsement came as Legarda took the top spot anew in…

Legarda leads senatorial race — Pulso survey

Inquirer.net 05/02/2022

Former senator and incumbent House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda is on top of the heap of 64-senatorial candidates again based on the results of another senatorial poll survey released recently. The non-commissioned Pulso ng Pilipino survey conducted…

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