Kiko Pangilinan

With flood control issues dominating headlines and simultaneous investigations being conducted by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan underscored the principle of co-equality between the two chambers. “They may find issues relative to their own concern and we will also find issues relative to

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Thursday issued a strong warning to abusive and negligent officials in light of the continuing flood control problems in the country. In an interview, the chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture expressed his frustration over the failure of flood control projects, stressing how these

Renewing his call for innovation in farming, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan emphasized the importance of product development and training in his keynote speech at the Bulacan Food Fair and Exposition (Buffex 2025), themed “Lasa’t Sarap: Empowering Local Flavors, Elevating Local Brands,” held in Malolos, Bulacan. Speaking before Micro, Small, and

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform and former Chair of the Philippine Coconut Authority Board, welcomed internationally renowned singer and Black Eyed Peas member Apl.de.Ap at his Senate office in Pasay City on Wednesday, September 3. Apl.de.Ap discussed with Pangilinan the

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. can issue an executive order to set a palay (unhusked rice) floor price for government purchases of rice products done under the Sagip Saka Act,  Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said on Tuesday, September 2.  The senator, who has been pushing for the full implementation of

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is asking President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to certify as urgent the renationalization of agricultural extension services to better deliver critical government support to farmers and fisherfolk.  Centralizing extension services under the national government is a strategic measure to address longstanding issues of fragmentation, uneven service

02 SEPTEMBER 2025 Salamat naman at itataas na ng gobyerno ang food-poor threshold mula mga 11,000 pesos hanggang 13,873 pesos kada buwan. Dahil sa totoo lang, fake news ‘yang 21 pesos kada kainan (almusal / tanghalian / hapunan) ay sapat na sa isang pamilyang may dalawang magulang at tatlong anak.

Calling for a unified national strategy to support farmers and stabilize food prices, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Monday, September 1, emphasized the critical importance of stronger collaboration between the executive and legislative branches to resolve the issues facing the country’s agricultural sector. Speaking during the organizational meeting of the

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan raised a critical concern over the continued absence of convictions and imprisonment of individuals involved in large-scale agricultural smuggling, despite mounting evidence and repeated anti-smuggling operations.  The senator Pangilinan expressed deep frustration over the failure of authorities to bring smugglers to justice, emphasizing the detrimental impact