Loren Legarda

Loren Legarda is a Filipino senator advocating for legislation that supports micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through the 'Pangkabuhayan Act', which aims to simplify access to government support and financial assistance. She also emphasizes quality implementation of infrastructure projects under President Marcos Jr.'s administration while pushing for disaster reforms and stricter waste management laws to address environmental issues in the Philippines.

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Last updated at July 31, 2025.

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Tulfo leads Senate probe on online gambling, seeks full ban

Senator Erwin Tulfo announced on Wednesday that he will lead a Senate investigation into online gambling in the Philippines and expressed confidence in securing a firm position against it.
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Senators Aquino, Pangilinan, Marcoleta, Cayetano, Villar secure committee chairmanships

The Senate has officially assigned committee chairmanships for the 20th Congress, with several majority lawmakers securing their desired positions.
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Senators urge Marcos to address online gambling

Senators Risa Hontiveros, Kiko Pangilinan, Loren Legarda, Joel Villanueva, Alan Peter Cayetano, and Juan Miguel Zubiri are urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to address the issue of online gambling more seriously following his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), where he did not mention steps to regulate or ban it.
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Hontiveros joins Sotto-led minority bloc

Sen. Risa Hontiveros announced on Monday at a press conference an hour before the 20th Congress opens its first regular session that she will join the minority bloc led by Sen. Vicente Sotto III, rather than forming an independent bloc as initially planned.
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Senators call for toned-down SONA due to floods

Senators Loren Legarda, Joseph Victor Ejercito, and Juan Miguel Zubiri called for a toned-down observance of the 20th Congress opening and State of the Nation Address (SONA), citing ongoing flooding affecting many communities.
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Marcos Jr.'s SONA on July 28 amid weather warnings

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) is set for July 28, with Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla urging the President to proceed despite severe weather conditions.
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Senators push for disaster reforms, food banks, strict waste rules

Senators Jinggoy Estrada, Loren Legarda, and Joel Villanueva are advocating for systemic reforms in disaster preparedness and response amid recurring natural calamities.
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Legarda, Tulfo file bills to ban online gambling

Senators Loren Legarda and Raffy Tulfo have filed separate bills to ban online gambling and its promotion in the Philippines.
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President Marcos supports Blue Economy Act

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to support the proposed Blue Economy Act, which aims to enhance the country's marine resources and safeguard fisherfolk rights.
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Hontiveros considers joining veterans bloc in Senate

Senator Risa Hontiveros expressed openness to joining the five-man 'veterans bloc' in the Senate on Tuesday.
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