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 ...