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Rebuilding of rice terraces pushed
Rolly T. CarandangManila BulletinDecember 7, 2011MANILA, Philippines — Citing its importance as part of the country’s cultural heritage and tourism program, the Senate adopted a resolution last Tuesday urging government agencies to work together to rebuild the damaged walls of the Ifugao Rice Terraces.Sen. Francis Pangilinan, principal author of Resolution

Senate OKs resolution seeking to save PHL Rice Terraces
Kimberly Jane TanGMA NetworkDecember 7, 2011 The Senate has adopted a resolution urging government agencies to work together to save the Ifugao or Banaue Rice Terraces, which was once dubbed as the eight wonder of the world, from degradation. Senate Resolution 650, authored by Sen. Francis Pangilinan, expresses the “sense of the

Kiko to CBCP: SC’s highly questionable rulings cannot be resolved through “concilation”
Press ReleaseDecember 7, 2011Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan weighs in on the CBCP’s call for “reconciliation” between the Chief Executive and the Supreme Court.”The key issue in the clash between the executive and judicial branches is the string of controversial rulings that have placed grave doubt on the fairness and the

Pangilinan sees irresponsible mining as threat to food security
Zambo TimesDecember 8, 2011MANILA — Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said on Thursday that irresponsible mining, if not stopped, poses a serious threat to the country’s food supply.Pangilinan made this conclusion after the Senate committee on agriculture, which he chairs, conducted inquiry into the impact of irresponsible mining activities on farming

Senate approves reso urging govt to save the Ifugao Rice Terraces
Press ReleaseDecember 7, 2011The Senate on Tuesday approved Senate Resolution 650, urging government agencies to work together to save the Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras from degradation.The resolution, authored by Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, Chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food seeks to push for programs that

Talks only way to peace
Mario B. CasayuranManila BulletinDecember 5, 2011MANILA, Philippines — A political ally of the Aquino administration said Monday the resumption of the formal peace talks between the Philippine government and the secessionist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is the only way forward to attain peace in troubled Mindanao.Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan

Senate moves to save Ifugao rice terraces from further degradation
Jelly MusicoZambo TimesDecember 6, 2011MANILA — The Senate adopted on Tuesday a resolution urging the government agencies concerned to work collaboratively to save the famous rice terraces in Ifugao province from further degradation.Senator Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan, author of the Senate Resolution No. 650, has asked the government to allocate P100

Kiko welcomes resumption of peace talks with MILF, urges peace panel to address gaps in peace process
Press StatementDecember 5, 2011Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan welcomes the resumption of the formal peace negotiations between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), set to begin Monday in Kuala Lumpur.Pangilinan, an advocate of the peace process and also Chairman of the Senate Committee on Social Justice and

Kiko urges govt to develop programs to expand Phl labor force outside BPO sector
Press ReleaseDecember 1, 2011Senator Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan today urges the government to create jobs that will expand the labor force outside the business process outsourcing sector, adding that doing so will provide more sustainable growth within the country’s economy.”The Philippines has long been focusing on becoming an industry- and commerce-driven
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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.