Senate OKs Loren Legarda bill declaring Waling‑waling as national orchid

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2092 under Committee Report No. 58, declaring Waling-waling as national orchid, principally authored and sponsored by Sen. Loren Legarda, in a special session held on June 17, 2026. Legarda said the passage is a landmark in the country’s effort to