MANILA, Philippines — Senator Loren Legarda has reportedly reached out to fellow senators for moral support as she faces mounting accusations connected to alleged irregularities involving a controversial P10-billion solar energy project linked to her son, Batangas Representative Leandro Leviste.
Senator Panfilo Lacson revealed that Legarda had spoken with him twice by phone while he was abroad, saying the senator had appealed to her colleagues for support amid the intense public criticism and allegations she is currently facing.
But the revelation has also raised fresh questions about Legarda’s situation—and when she plans to return to the Philippines.
“She Asked for Moral Support,” Lacson Says
In a radio interview on Sunday, Sept. 13, Lacson said Legarda did not discuss a specific date for her return during their conversations.
Instead, he said, her appeal focused on seeking support from fellow lawmakers.
“Ang appeal niya sa amin, bilang kasamahan sa Senado, parang humingi lang siya ng moral support,” Lacson said, according to SunStar.
Lacson said Legarda explained that she had been receiving intense criticism and was also dealing with health concerns.
He said he responded by expressing his own support and wishing her well as she deals with both her health issues and the controversy surrounding her.
Pressure Mounts Over P10-B Solar Project
Legarda has been facing allegations related to a controversial P10-billion solar energy project linked to her son, Leandro Leviste.
The issue has placed one of the country’s most prominent senators under intense public and political scrutiny.
SunStar reported that the controversy involves allegations of irregularities connected to the project, while other recent reports have also linked Legarda and Leviste to wider investigations and accusations surrounding the project.
The allegations remain a matter of serious public interest, particularly because of Legarda’s position in the Senate and Leviste’s prominent role in the renewable energy sector.
Where Is Loren Legarda?
One of the biggest unanswered questions is Legarda’s current status and when she intends to return.
According to Lacson, he had already spoken with her twice while abroad, but she did not mention a specific date for returning to the Philippines.
That detail has added another layer of public interest to the controversy, with questions continuing over when Legarda will directly address the allegations in greater detail.
For now, Lacson’s account provides a glimpse into the senator’s personal response to the controversy.
Rather than discussing political strategy, he said, Legarda’s appeal was for moral support.
Lacson Expresses Support—But Questions Remain
Lacson said he sympathised with Legarda’s current situation and expressed his support during their conversations.
“I wish you well,” he told her, according to the report.
But moral support from fellow senators does not end the public questions surrounding the controversy.
The allegations involving the P10-billion solar project continue to attract attention, while the public awaits further developments and a clearer response regarding the accusations.
Why This Story Is Drawing National Attention
Loren Legarda is one of the Philippines’ most recognisable political figures and currently serves as Senate President Pro Tempore.
Any controversy involving her therefore carries significant political weight.
The involvement of her son, Congressman Leandro Leviste, has further intensified public interest because it connects the issue to both political office and a major business figure in the country’s renewable energy industry.
The situation now involves several major questions:
- What is Legarda’s full response to the allegations?
- What specific irregularities are being alleged?
- What is the status of the investigations?
- When will she return to the Philippines?
- Will the controversy lead to further legal or political action?
A Senator Under Pressure
Lacson’s revelation offers a more personal look at Legarda’s situation.
Behind the political controversy and public criticism, he said she had spoken about the pressure she was experiencing and her health concerns.
But as the allegations continue to generate headlines, public attention is likely to remain focused on what happens next.
Loren Legarda has reportedly asked fellow senators for moral support. Panfilo Lacson says he has already spoken with her twice. Yet one major question remains unanswered: when will she return and directly confront the controversy surrounding the P10-billion solar project?
For now, the political pressure continues.
And as the calls for answers grow louder, the next move from Loren Legarda could determine whether this controversy begins to fade—or becomes an even bigger political crisis.
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