Legarda vows decisive leadership as new Senate President Pro Tempore

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Loren Legarda was elected Senate President Pro Tempore on Monday, returning to the chamber’s second-highest post, which she previously held from July 25, 2022 until May 20, 2024, during the 19th Congress. A four-term Senator, Legarda brings extensive legislative experience to the position, having chaired key committees such as Finance; Higher, Technical and Vocational Education; Foreign Relations; Environment and Natural Resources; and National Defense and Security, Peace, Unification and Reconciliation. She led priority measures on education, climate action, women empowerment, cultural heritage, social protection, and economic resilience. She is also the first—and only—female Senate Majority Leader, […]...

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