Kiko Pangilinan

Press StatementAugust 7, 2011Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, chair of the Senate Committee on Social Justice and Rural Development, reiterated his support for President Benigno Aquino III’s meeting with MILF Chair Al-Haj Murad Ebrahim amid mixed reactions to the “secret” meeting held in Tokyo, Japan last Thursday. “The decision to meet

Mario B. CasayuranManila BulletinAugust 6, 2011MANILA, Philippines — Senators said Saturday the secret meeting between President Benigno S. Aquino III and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chairman Al Haj Murad Ibrahim in Tokyo last Thursday might yet lead to the resolution of the decades-old secessionist conflict that had shed blood

Press StatementAugust 5, 2011Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan lauds President Benigno Aquino III for having met with Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Chair Al Haj Murad Ibrahim and giving a clear signal that there is hope for peace in the Philippines.Pangilinan issued this statement after it was revealed by Marvic Leonen,

Press ReleaseJuly 30, 2011“In the interest of the truth and of justice, I welcome the latest developments wherein new witnesses are now surfacing to tell us what they know about the 2004 elections,” said Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan of the unfolding developments in the case of the alleged massive fraud

Jenny A. Panopio and Sophia M. MercadoSEARCAJuly 26, 2011Philippine Senator Francis Pangilinan emphasized the importance of the private sector and the challenge of governance and execution in applying science and technology (S&T) for the country’s development during the 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology

Highlighting Youth Role Models The Search for the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) initiated in 2002 by Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, who noted that there were very few awards that acknowledged the contribution and the efforts of youth groups and organizations. TAYO has emerged to be the country’s foremost award

Providing Filipino Youth with Quality Education through Scholarship Grants An educated citizenry is indispensable in any society so that people could participate intelligently in the discussion of vital issues and in molding public opinion necessary to the existence of any society. Education is also important so that the constituents in

Educating Filipinos Through New Media Senator Kiko Pangilinan has partnered with the ABS-CBN Foundation and the Department of Education in providing quality-learning materials for public elementary students nationwide through the Educational Television or “ETV” Project. The ETV Project aims to upgrade educational infrastructure in public schools through the effective utilization

Despite the many hurdles that we face as a nation, the resilient Filipino spirit will push on to spark innovation and inspiration. Promoting Regional Opportunities for Enterprise and Livelihood Development (PROPEL) is a breathing example of how the Filipino talent, if given the right guidance and support, can defy any