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Tighten national security vs ‘soft invasion’ of Chinese nationals: Pangilinan
ALARMED over the reported 4 million Chinese nationals who arrived in the Philippines since 2017, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan calls on the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to investigate the “soft invasion” of Chinese nationals in the country. “Bureau of Immigration (BI)

GOOD NEWS | Cure coco farmers’ poverty with VCO as COVID cure: Pangilinan
SENATOR Francis Pangilinan welcomes the promising results of the research on the effectiveness of compounds from virgin coconut oil (VCO) as antiviral agents to prevent or reduce COVID-19 infections. “Magandang balita itong naging resulta sa bisa ng VCO sa pagsugpo sa COVID. Good news ito para sa ating mga kababayang

Senate: Stop import of rice, fish, deboned chickens, other alternative products during harvest season
IN an effort to curb the drop of farmgate prices nationwide, the Senate calls on the Department of Agriculture (DA) and its attached agencies to stop issuing phytosanitary permits for rice and other food commodities before or during the harvest season.

Implementing rules of Anti-Terror Act still anti-freedom, anti-rights: Pangilinan
THE implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Anti-Terrorism Act provides two provisions that seek to temper the impact of the law on the rights of the people, but the broad definitions remain, giving authorities the leeway to enforce its might, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said Monday. “Sana madinig na

2021 budget post-3rd reading ‘errata’ not constitutionally consistent: Pangilinan
SENATOR Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan maintains that the House of Representatives cannot introduce amendments to the P4.5-trillion 2021 budget via “errata” after approving it on third and final reading, calling it inconsistent with the process of legislation.

Renegotiate public works contracts to hire more Filipino workers: Pangilinan
SENATOR Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan reiterates the need to prioritize Filipino skilled workers and professionals in the construction industry for projects

Pangilinan to DPWH: Use coco coir, coco net to lower construction cost, up farmers’ income
USING Philippine coco coir or coco net in building roads and other public works projects will spur local economy and increase farmers’ incomes, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said Thursday.

50% of road space must be for people: Pangilinan
SENATOR Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan strongly encouraged Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar to prioritize the construction of bike lanes and pedestrian lanes during the budget hearing of the DPWH at the Senate today. Pangilinan said that the pandemic underscored the need to balance the road space

Have compassion for Baby River’s mother: Pangilinan
HAVE compassion for Reina Mae Nasino and allow her more time to attend the wake of her Baby River, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said Wednesday following the decision of the court and the Manila City Jail to reduce the furlough earlier granted Nasino. Nasino was initially granted three days (October
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RA 11321
SAGIP SAKA
BIYAHE NI KIKO

Republic Act 11321
Sagip Saka Act
Ang layunin nito ay mapataas ang kita ng ating mga Pilipinong magsasaka at mangingisda kaugnay sa mga mamimili, pribadong sektor, at pamahalaan.

Republic Act 11524
Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act
P100B na benepisyo para sa mga magniniyog at coconut industry! Ang Republic Act 11524 o ang Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act ay sinisigurong hindi mapag-iiwanan at may nakalaang badyet para saating mga Coconut Farmers!

Republic Act 10929
Free Internet Access in Public Places Law
Binibigyang halaga at sinisiguro ang libreng internet sa iba’t ibang pampublikong lugar sa bansa, tulad ng mga pampublikong paaralan, public transport terminals, public hospitals at public libraries, etc.