Kiko Pangilinan

From the Committee on Agriculture public hearing, privilege speech, and back-to-back meetings with different agricultural sectors, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has wasted no time in fulfilling his campaign promise since returning to the Senate—showing diligence in examining details, grounding discussions on data, and demonstrating a deep grasp of the issues

Ahead of the “Trillion Peso March” rallies set for Sunday, September 21, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan called on Filipinos to join these “peaceful assemblies” and demand accountability and justice in the face of the mounting evidence of the multi-billion flood control corruption within government agencies.  In an interview on Basta

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan called for renewed and sustained efforts to boost the growth of the Philippine agriculture sector, saying it is high time for the country’s officials to work together and improve the lives of farmers and fisherfolk to ensure food security and economic recovery. In a meeting with

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Friday, September 20, praised President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s move to restore P60 billion in funds to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), calling it a crucial step toward rebuilding public trust and strengthening the country’s healthcare system. “This is a welcome move, especially as

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan questioned Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) district engineer Henry Alcantara, who denied knowledge of corruption in multi-billion flood control projects within his own office.  At the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on the flood control projects scandal on Thursday, September 18, the senator expressed

SEPTYEMBRE 19, 2025 Mariin nating kinokondena ang maharas na pagpatay kay Atty. Joshua Lavega Abrina noong Septyembre 17, 2025 sa harap ng kanyang bahay sa probinsya ng Palawan.  Ang pagpaslang sa mga abogado ay nakakagulat at nakakabahala. Ito ay pagyurak sa karapatang pantao at sa hustisyang siyang pinaglalaban ng mga

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Thursday, September 18, expressed concerns over the possibility of putting Sarah and Curlee Discaya—contractors of the multi-billion anomalous flood control projects—under the government’s Witness Protection Program after citing inaccuracies in their testimonies.  This came after Curlee refused to answer the senator’s question during the Senate

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is calling on relevant government agencies to initiate claims against warranties and performance bonds tied to flood control projects that have failed to deliver on their intended outcomes, particularly in light of the recent widespread flooding that affected several provinces. In his interpellation during the Senate

Underscoring the need to improve the quality of life of small-scale fishers, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan pushed for additional support for the country’s fisheries sector through a new agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).  He said this during his interpellation of Senator Imee