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Pangilinan to govt: Buy Pinoy-made PPEs, save local jobs, grow economy
SENATOR Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan reiterates his proposal to use local PPEs (personal protective equipment) and other Covid-related needs for the country’s overall economic recovery.

On media asking for comment on China’s call urging the Philippines to stop maritime exercises in the South China Sea saying it would “escalate disputes” in the area, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan’s statement:
“We will do freely what we deem necessary in our sovereign waters, and China or any other foreign

Pangilinan lauds inclusion of Covid among compensable work-related disease
“Ngayong Araw ng Paggawa, nagpapasalamat at tinatanghal natin ang mga nagpapatakbo ng bayan natin sa gitna ng pandemya: medical front-liners, farmers and fisherfolk, food service workers, police, work-from-home staff, entertainers, at marami pang manggagawa.

State of calamity on ASF just waiting for President’s approval
OVER a month since the Senate passed resolution urging the declaration of a state of calamity due to the African swine fever (ASF) which is needed to free up funds to address the disease, government officials say that a resolution has already been cleared for approval of the President.

Lawmakers support implementation of Sagip Saka
TWO Pangasinan congressmen and local executives express support for the implementation of Sagip Saka Act as Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect local farmers and fishermen.

P41-B worth of govt projects under Sagip Saka: Pangilinan
AS more local government units (LGUs) buy their food needs for their various projects directly from our farmers and fisherfolk as provided under the Sagip Saka Law, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said several national government agencies have food needs worth P41 billion this year.

Pangilinan: Failure to discipline Parlade damaging to the entire AFP as a highly disciplined, professional institution
“The AFP top brass should censure NTF ELCAC spokesperson Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade for conduct unbecoming an officer and for violating civilian supremacy over the military specified in Section 3, Article II of the Constitution which partially reads: Civilian authority is, at all times, supreme over the military.

Pangasinan to buy directly from farmers to supply LGU programs, projects
THE Provincial Government of Pangasinan will start implementing a Palay Procurement Program where the government will purchase directly from farmers to supply provincial government institutions and projects.

Pangilinan prays for Sen. Leila’s quick recovery
“Dasal para sa kalusugan at paggaling ni Senator Leila De Lima. It was relayed to us that she may have suffered a mild stroke while in unjust detention.
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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.