Kiko Pangilinan

Press ReleaseOctober 27, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan today says that the Philippines can learn from Vietnam’s proper implementation of agricultural programs to strengthen its own agricultural sector. “The difference between Vietnam and the Philippines is the effective implementation of their policy. We taught them what they know, so the technology and

Bernadette E. Tamayo People’s Journal  October 26, 2010SENATORS Edgardo Angara and Francis Pangilinan yesterday appealed to the Supreme Court to “move on” and end its row with the University of the Philippines Faculty of Law over the issue of plagiarism.Sen. Francis Escudero, on the other hand, said the “impasse” between

Maila AgerInquirer.netOctober 25, 2010  MANILA, Philippines – At least two senators have expressed dismay over this Monday’s conduct of the barangay (village) and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, citing the lack of preparation of the Commission on Elections (Comelec).“It seems a lot of more could have been done to ensure greater preparation on

Nikko DizonPhilippine Daily InquirerOctober 23, 2010MANILA, Philippines—The 37 faculty members of the University of the Philippines College of Law, including its dean, will not want for legal defenders in case the Supreme Court imposes sanctions for their purported violation of the lawyers’ code of ethics.UP law dean Marvic Leonen said

Reinir Padua with Marvin SyPhilippine StarOctober 23, 2010MANILA, Philippines – An international law expert claimed yesterday that the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) that cleared an associate justice of plagiarism could be considered a violation of the international convention on copyright.Former Dean Merlin Magallona of the University of the

Mario B. CasayuranManila BulletinOctober 23, 2010  MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis N. Pangilinan, chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Good Committee, has asked Congress to enact a supplemental budget for agriculture following the heavy damage caused by typhoon “Juan.’’While the House of Representatives approved two weeks ago the proposed 2011 P1.6

Press ReleaseOctober 22, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan urges the Supreme Court to move on from the row involving the Supreme Court and members of the UP Faculty of Law. “It would be best for the Supreme Court to consider the matter a closed case and refrain from pursuing the contempt

Press ReleaseOctober 22, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries, called on fellow legislators to enact a supplemental budget for agriculture in the wake of heavy damages resulting from Typhoon “Juan”.”Congress should consider enacting a supplemental budget to address the damage wrought by typhoon

Malou EscuderoPang-MasaOctober 21, 2010Maituturing na mga kriminal ang mga may-ari ng kumpanya ng langis na nagpapatupad ng oil price hike gayung may kalamidad.Ito ang sinabi ni Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, kaya’t dapat anya na magkaroon ng batas na magbabawal sa mga kumpanya ng langis na magtaas ng presyo ng kanilang