Kiko Pangilinan

MANILA – Senator Francis “Kiko” N. Pangilinan on Monday appealed to the Cabinet for its position on the lifting of quantitative restrictions (QR) on rice, as guidance to the Senate’s legislative action. “We gently appeal to the Cabinet for their position on the lifting of quantitative restriction on rice. We

MANILA – After more than 20 years of restrictions on the amount of rice the Philippines can import, what can the government do now to help Filipino rice farmers cope when cheap imported rice start to flood the local market? This is the main question that Senator Francis Pangilinan wants

Senator Francis Pangilinan on Wednesday endorsed and confirmed the appointment of Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III. Apart from Dominguez’s appointment, those of Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III, and Presidential Communication Secretary Martin Andanar were also confirmed by the bicameral Commission on Appointments. At the plenary session

MANILA — Only a small fraction of 160 billion cubic meters of rainwater are harvested for useful purposes, said Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Monday as he proposed that more water impounding systems be built. “In terms of actual volume of water that can be utilized, both (rainwater and traditional

MANILA – To address the “serious” problems of hunger and malnutrition in the country, Senator Francis Pangilinan has filed a bill which among other things seeks to establish a National Feeding Program for children 13 years old and younger. “Nag-uumpisa ang malnutrisyon sa pagka-sanggol, at lumalabas ang epekto nito hanggang

Senator Francis Pangilinan on Wednesday night took to social media to address his proposed solution on the spate of killings going on in the country. In his Facebook post, Pangilinan reiterated his call to convene the Joint Judiciary, Executive, and Legislative Advisory and Consultative Council (JJELACC), which was last convened

Let’s talk about the facts. In July of 2016, Sunstar Davao reported that over 4000 addicts and pushers surrendered in Davao City as a result of Malacanang’s OPLAN Tokhang. If the Davao City anti illegal drugs campaign did not succeed in stamping out and eliminating pushers and addicts in Davao

MANILA – Seeking to address the hunger of around 2.6 million Filipino families, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has filed the Zero Food Waste Bill which prohibits the throwing away of unsold edible food and urges their donation to charities and food banks. “Inspired by the France, the bill seeks to