Kiko Pangilinan

With the 2026 budget deliberations in the Senate set to begin next week, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan issued a stern reminder to heads of different government agencies to prepare their plans for the full implementation of the Sagip Saka Act in their respective food programs.  In a media interview while

In a move to strengthen the resilience of Filipino farmers against worsening climate-related disasters, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is advocating for a significant increase in government support for crop insurance, citing the urgent need to safeguard rural livelihoods amid rising losses due to typhoons, droughts, and pest infestations. In a

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is seeking a proper mechanism to define rice profiteering and its impact on farmers and local rice production.  Speaking during the second public hearing of the Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform joint with the Committees on Finance and Ways and Means, the senator inquired

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan expressed his support for the creation of an independent commission to investigate the trillion-peso worth of anomalous flood control projects. In an interview on Bombo Radyo Baguio on Thursday, August 28, the senator underscored the need to ensure transparency, accountability, and the proper use of public

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan bared plans to incorporate the Sagip Saka Act into the amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) to help set the floor price for palay (unhusked rice), protecting farmers from production losses and guaranteeing a minimum income to rice farmers. The chair of the Senate Committee

Despite the good intentions of the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Wednesday, August 27, said that it has failed to deliver its promised benefits to Filipino farmers and consumers, leading instead to increased rice importation that severely hurts farmers’ livelihoods. Pangilinan, who is the chair of

Magandang umaga sa ating lahat. Sa executive department, kay Secretary Kiko Laurel, sa mga magpapalay at kanilang mga kinatawan, sa mga kapwa mambabatas mamaya who will be joining us, isang umaga na nawa’y puno ng agarang solusyon. Bagamat bumaba ng bahagya, mahal pa rin ang bigas sa palengke. Napaka mura

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan called on Filipino voters to decisively reject candidates with histories of corruption and dishonesty, emphasizing that sustainable solutions to the country’s persistent flood control problems hinge on clean and competent leadership. “Noong unang panahon, mga pulitiko namomorsyento sa proyekto ngunit sa tindi ng pangungurakot, proyekto na

My family and I offer our deepest condolences to former Secretary Mar Roxas and the entire Roxas and Araneta families on the passing of Ms. Judy Araneta-Roxas, a steadfast pillar of strength and grace. Tita Judy was mother to generations of Liberal Party members. Her quiet courage and generosity was