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Solons renew call for VFA review
Mario B. CasayuranTempoOctober 20, 2010 The United States throws breadcrumbs to the Philippines for enjoying “first class amenities” while being given military access to the country but gives champagne and caviar to other countries just to allow its troops access to their territories.This, in a nutshell, is the situation of the

Solon congratulates Lea Salonga for being UN FAO Goodwill Ambassador
Business MirrorOctober 20, 2010SEN Francis Kiko Pangilinan has congratulated Filipina Broadway veteran Lea Salonga for being chosen as Goodwill Ambassador of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization.The thespian was appointed by the United Nations for this rolealongside Italian actor Raoul Bova Canadian singer Celine Dion and American actress Susan Sarandon.”We

Pangilinan Hits Oil Price Hike
Mario B. casayuranManila BulletinOctober 20, 2010MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis N. Pangilinan took to task on Wednesday oil companies for raising their prices despite the extensive damage wrought by typhoon “Juan’’ in northern and central Luzon.‘’That is insensitive and uncalled for — it’s like rubbing salt to our wounds,” said

Senators hit ‘insensitive’ oil price hikes
Jonathan de SantosSun StarOctober 20, 2010MANILA — Senator Francis Pangilinan on Wednesday criticized oil companies for raising pump prices even as the country was being battered by Typhoon Juan, saying the move was “bordering on criminal”.“That is insensitive and uncalled for. It’s like rubbing salt to our wounds,” Pangilinan said.He

US, Sen. Pangilinan extend help to ‘Juan’ victims
Kimberly Jane TanGMANews.TVOctober 19, 2010In response to a formal request from the Philippines, the United States is providing help to the Philippines in the wake of typhoon “Juan” (Megi).The US Embassy on Tuesday said US troops here for joint exercises under the controversial Visiting Forces Agreement are helping assess areas

DA Asked to Help Fishers Hit by Typhoon
Mario B. CasayuranManila BulletinOctober 19, 2010MANILA, Philippines — The Senate agriculture and fisheries committee asked on Tuesday the Department of Agricutlrue (DA) to extend all possible forms of assistance and relief to farmers and agricultural workers hit by super typhoon “Juan.’’The committee, chaired by Sen. Francis Pangilinan, also pushed for

Kiko Pangilinan releases P10M PDAF for typhoon-battered regions
Press ReleaseOctober 19, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries, released P10M from his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) for the relief and rehabilitation of provinces battered by Typhoon Juan.The provinces include Benguet, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Cagayan, Isabela, and Nueva

Aquino-court row over amnesty proclamation nixed
Maila AgerInquirer.netOctober 19, 2010 MANILA, Philippines – Senate Majority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III dispelled apprehensions on Tuesday over a possible conflict that could arise once the court would decide to convict the rebel officers and soldiers who were granted amnesty by President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III.Sotto said that even after

Kiko Pangilinan calls for immediate assistance to typhoon-hit farmers, cites need for strengthened crop insurance measures
Press ReleaseOctober 19, 2010Senator Kiko Pangilinan, chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries, called for the Department of Agriculture (DA) to extend all possible forms of assistance and relief to farmers and agricultural workers most affected by Typhoon Juan. He also pushed for wider crop insurance coverage and
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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.