Loren Legarda

President pro tempore of the Senate of the Philippines since 2022 · Philippines · On the map · Politicians · Born 1960 · age 66

Lorna Regina "Loren" Bautista Legarda is a Filipino politician and former journalist who has served as a senator of the Philippines since 2022, following previous terms spanning from 1998 to 2004 and 2007 to 2019.

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2026“We are a nation that tells its children: Ang edukasyon ang pinakadakilang daan tungo sa pagkakapantay-pantay (Education is the greatest path toward equality).”In their wordshttps://mb.com.ph/2026/02/26/legarda-sponsors-bill-to-fix-gaps-in-universal-access-to-tertiary-education-lawRead the whole statement

“Let us act with urgency. Let us act with resolve. We cannot allow this crisis to persist.”In their wordshttps://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/tmt-newswire/legarda-seeks-to-improve-k-3-to-help-fix-education-crisis/2289590Read the whole statement

“The learning crisis already affects productivity, employability, and social cohesion; addressing it at its roots is a matter of justice and national interest.”In their wordshttps://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/tmt-newswire/legarda-seeks-to-improve-k-3-to-help-fix-education-crisis/2289590Read the whole statement

“Times are changing, and our defense institutions must be able to keep pace.”In their wordshttps://mb.com.ph/2026/02/25/legarda-pushes-for-urgent-reforms-in-dnd-afpRead the whole statement

“The minimum wage should be a living wage. It must not only cover food and shelter but also provide access to education, health care, and social participation.”In their wordshttps://www.diskurso.ph/news/2026/02/21/loren-legarda-files-nationwide-wage-hike-bill-living-wage-push-gains-ground#google_vignetteRead the whole statement

“When the very law meant to protect our heritage becomes an instrument for its exploitation, we must act decisively to repeal it.”In their wordshttps://mb.com.ph/2026/02/18/legarda-seeks-end-to-treasure-hunting-commercial-exploitation-of-national-cultural-heritageRead the whole statement

2021Asia's Most Influential PhilippinesAward1960Born28 January 1960

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Legarda during a 2007 Philippine Military Academy ceremony

Legarda taking her oath of office as Deputy House Speaker on July 27, 2019

Legarda after being awarded by the University of the Philippines, the country's premier educational institution.

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When students fall behind in the early years, they face mounting difficulties in grasping more complex lessons in higher grades, and many never fully catch up.
2026 · https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/tmt-newswire/legarda-seeks-to-improve-k-3-to-help-fix-education-crisis/2289590, Own words
We cannot allow another generation to be lost. Every year of delay means more children reach higher grades carrying gaps that could have been prevented in their earliest years.
2026 · https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/27/tmt-newswire/legarda-seeks-to-improve-k-3-to-help-fix-education-crisis/2289590, Own words
We need a Department of National Defense that can respond to the future, with the professional civilian capability, legal authority, and funding tools to do its job well
2026 · https://mb.com.ph/2026/02/25/legarda-pushes-for-urgent-reforms-in-dnd-afp, Own words