Kiko Pangilinan

More individuals were cited in contempt during the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform’s public hearing on the multi-million-peso agricultural smuggling on Monday, Oct. 20. Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan cited in contempt individuals allegedly linked to the illegal entry of smuggled frozen mackerel in the country after they

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan did not mince words as he flagged Chinese companies and individuals, local businessmen, and even government officials and employees behind the multi-million-peso agricultural smuggling that he said continues to impoverish farmers, fisherfolk, and Filipino consumers.  During the hearing of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and

MAGANDANG UMAGA SA KANILANG LAHAT. ITUTULOY NATIN NGAYON ANG PANDINIG TUNGKOL SA AGRICULTURAL SMUGGLING. NABUBUO NA ANG BIG PICTURE: PARANG SA MGA POGO, GALING CHINA ANG ISANG ULO NG KAMADANG SINDIKATO SA AGRICULTURAL SMUGGLING. MALAKING PANGANIB ANG MGA SMUGGLED NA PAGKAIN. WALANG PHYSICAL INSPECTION O CHEMICAL ANALYSIS. WALA RING TEST

With the clearer procurement guidelines for the landmark 2019 Sagip Saka Act to be out soon, the Philippines is a step closer to fully implementing a law that will uplift the livelihood of Filipino farmers and fisherfolk by promoting the direct purchase of their produce by government institutions without public

MAGANDANG HAPON SA INYONG LAHAT. NGAYONG HAPON NA ITO SUSURIIN NATIN ANG BUDGET 2026 NG NATIONAL IRRIGATION ADMINISTRATION, ANG AHENSYANG LITERAL NA DINIDILIGAN ANG MGA LUPANG SINASAKA NG ATING MGA MAGSASAKA. HINDI NA BAGO SA ATIN ANG NATIONAL IRRIGATION ADMINISTRATION, DATI AKONG UMUPO BILANG CHAIRMAN NG INYONG BOARD – 2014-2015.

As Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan pushes for the return of the National Food Authority’s (NFA) powers to regulate, trade, and import rice, he also seeks additional stringent safeguards to prevent abuse, ensure accountability, and protect both farmers and consumers.  During the second public hearing on the amendments to the Rice

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has moved closer to amending the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) on Wednesday, October 15, by leading the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform’s second hearing on the rice tariffication measure that he described as “poison” to the local rice industry.  “Kung patakaran at polisiya

MAGANDANG UMAGA SA KANILANG LAHAT. WE ARE OPENING THE SECOND HEARING OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE RICE TARIFFICATION LAW AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL POWERS OF THE NATIONAL FOOD AUTHORITY. KUNG PATAKARAN AT POLISIYA ANG LUPANG TATAMNAN NG SEKTOR NG AGRIKULTURA. MALINAW NA ISANG NAGING LASON (AT) HINDI PATABA ANG NAGING

Recognizing their power and influence on social media, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan urged the youth to make agrarian reform and agricultural issues “viral” on social media, as this would lead to change in a sector that has remained oppressed for centuries.  Speaking during an open forum at the Ateneo de