Loren Legarda first to file COC, gunning for a Senate comeback

MANILA, Philippines — Deputy Speaker and Antique Rep. Loren Legarda was the first to file a certificate of candidacy on Friday, aiming a return to the Senate through the 2022 elections.

Legarda filed her COC at around 8:30 a.m. at the Harbor Garden Tent of Sofitel Philippines in Pasay City.

Prior to becoming the representative of the lone district of Antique province in May 2019, the environmentalist and former journalist was a three-term Senator, having served the upper chamber of Congress from 1998-2004 and from 2007-2019.

“Our pandemic recovery should respond to the health needs of our people and on our economic recovery and should be attuned to the climate pathway as we are also dealing with the climate crisis. With my 20 years of experience as Senator and my stint as Representative of the Lone District of Antique, I am confident that I can do much more to help solve the twin crisis, for the welfare of the Filipino people,” Legarda said in a statement.

“More jobs and livelihood, quality education, efficient healthcare system, stronger environmental protection, and cultural preservation – these are what I have always championed since I was first elected Senator in 1998 and these are what I will continue to prioritize, given a fresh start in the Senate in 2022.”

“I would like to continue what I have started and do much more –  provide for the needs of all Filipinos, bring the government programs closer to them especially to the marginalized and vulnerable, and ensure an inclusive, equitable, resilient, and sustainable growth and recovery for all,” she added.

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