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Investment In ‘Black Gold’ Pushed
Mark Anthony N. ManuelManila BulletinFebruary 23, 2012SAN FERNANDO CITY, Pampanga, Philippines — Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has urged the national government to develop the coffee industry in the Philippines, which he tagged as the Philippine “black gold.”“The country could be missing out on a great opportunity if it fails to

Miracle brewing in P100-M rescue of coffee capital
Kristine L. AlavePhilippine Daily InquirerFebruary 19th, 2012Ask any coffee farmer in Amadeo, Cavite, about the going price of their coffee and they will answer with a frown. Josefa de la Peña, a 77-year-old coffee grower, grimaced when told that the price being offered for Amadeo coffee was P96 per kilogram

Kiko: Philippines should look into investments in ‘black gold’
Press ReleaseFebruary 17, 2012Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, Senator Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan, today says that the country could be missing out on a great opportunity if it fails to pay attention its well-regarded coffee beans.”There is a resurgence in the popularity of coffee shops, and it

Kiko to GPH: Encourage MILF to give up arms for farms
Press ReleaseFebruary 16, 2012 Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, chair of both the Senate Committees on Agriculture and Food, and Social Justice and Rural Development, calls on the government anew to focus on strengthening agriculture and food production in Mindanao in paving the way towards lasting peace.Pangilinan makes the call

Impeachment 101 (2nd page)
Go back to the 1st page View Impeachment Trial photos HERE DAY 16: February 13, 2012 Sen. Kiko Pangilinan’s ecumenical prayer Related news: Senators to Defense: ‘Don’t make allegations without evidence’ (Ang Paglilitis) Senate avoids clash with SC, votes 13-10 to obey TRO (Business Mirror)

Senator Kiko Pangilinan: SC should not interfere in the impeachment trial
Press StatementFebruary 9, 2012The Supreme Court should not interfere in the impeachment trial because the Constitution gives the Senate the sole power to try and decide impeachment cases. It will also leave a bad taste in the mouth should they interfere because it may be perceived as an attempt of

Kiko allocates from PDAF funds to help rehabilitate badly hit parts of Negros
News ReleaseFebruary 8, 2012Chairman of the Senate Committee on Social Justice Senator Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan is set to release funds from the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) of his office to help rehabilitate badly damaged parts of Negros that were hit by a 6.9-magnitude earthquake on Monday.”Our prayers go out

Kiko urges DepEd to include in the curriculum “disaster preparedness” subject
Press ReleaseFebruary 7, 2012Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, Chair of the Senate Committee on Social Justice, today says that nature has been exposing the country’s vulnerability against the elements, as such he urges the Department of Education to include in the curriculum classes that will educate Filipinos on disaster preparedness. “We must

Solon funds ‘Sagip Saka’ program
Visayan Daily StarFbruary 4, 2012CEBU CITY — A solon allocated at least P100 million of his pork barrel funds for the “Sagip Saka” advocacy program of the 24 agricultural communities nationwide, a government press release said. Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, chairman of the senate committees on agriculture and food, and social
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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.