Kiko Pangilinan

Press Release October 1, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan today expresses concern over the Supreme Court’s parallel probe into the DLSU-Taft blast incident.“While we welcome the intention of getting to the bottom of the tragic incident, we caution the investigating body created to tread carefully as it proceeds with its investigation.

Press ReleaseSeptember 29, 2010Senator Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan expresses concern over the 4 billion pesos released for the Department of Agriculture during the months of February and March 2010.”These funds released during the election period are of serious concern. Is this another scam? We must dig deeper. We are very concerned

Christina MendezPhilippine StarSeptember 30, 2010MANILA, Philippines – The Senate may soon allow live Internet streaming of sessions and committee hearings to give the public greater access to information on issues and legislative procedures.The chamber adopted Resolution 53 yesterday allowing pilot testing of live streaming of selected plenary proceedings and committee

Ryan ChuaABS-CBNNews.comSeptember 29, 2010MANILA, Philippines – People will soon be able to watch online Senate hearings and privilege speeches by lawmakers.The legislators approved a proposal on Wednesday to broadcast the lawmaking body’s activities online, Senator Francis “Kiko” Panglinan said.The Senate adopted Resolution No 53 to livestream on its website selected

Press ReleaseSeptember 29, 2010Senator Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan lauds the move of the Senate adopting Resolution No. 53, as amended, authorizing the livestreaming of selected proceedings in the plenary as well as hearings and meetings of senate committees. Pangilinan is the principal author of the measure.“We welcome this development and this

Press ReleaseSeptember 29, 2010Senator Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan today says that the Department of Agriculture’s target of food self-sufficiency in three years must be anchored on improving the status and incomes of the country’s farmers.“Upping the income of our farmers should be directly proportional to the DA’s target of self-sufficiency. We

Dindo MatiningAbanteSeptember 27, 2010Hinamon ni Seb. Francis Pangilinan ang Bureau of Customs (BOC) na sampolan ang mga smuggler ng mga produktong agrikultura sa bansa pamamagitan ng pagharap ng kasong laban sa kanilang hukuman.Ginawa ni Pangilinan ang hamon matapos makasabat ng P9 milyong halaga ng ipinuslit na sibuyas sa South Harbor

Ernie ReyesRemateSeptember 26, 2010SINERMUNAN  si Pangulong Benigno Aquino ng isang kaalyado Senado sa pagsasabing  hindi dapat turuan na  mamihasa Pilipinas na palagiang umaasa sa ayuda ng dayuhan kaugnay ng naarbor na $434 milion grant sa kanyang biyahe sa United States.Sa ipinalabas na pahayag, sinabi ni Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan na

Press ReleaseSeptember 25, 2010 Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan today says the $434 million grant the country will get from the US should be able to assist the government in its projects, but cautions that RP should not rely so much on financial assistance from other countries to drive its economy.“We welcome