ON INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan celebrates the invaluable contributions in the pandemic response of Vice President Leni Robredo and all Filipino women.

SENATOR Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan appeals to government to respect its own guidelines and priority list and to refrain from violating them and skipping to the head of the queue for the limited Covid-19 vaccine shots.

“As among those who partook of his brilliance, I grieve the passing of Fr. Joaquin Bernas. I mourn with the loved ones of this amazing patriot, constitutionalist, and man for others.

SENATOR Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Tuesday called out social media giants Facebook and Twitter for their absence in the Senate hearing on online abuse and exploitation of children, describing these platforms as a “crime scene” particularly of fake accounts committing criminal activities.

ALMOST one year since the suspension of classes at all levels due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the government needs to prepare for mass return to school by pilot-testing face-to-face classes in low-risk areas in the country, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said.

Kung nais nating siguraduhin ang atin food security, kailangan nating protektahan at alagaan ang ating mga magsasaka.

Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Majority Leader. Good afternoon, distinguished colleagues.

AS Sinovac vaccines are expected to arrive in the country today (February 28), Senator Francis Pangilinan urged the Health Technology Assessment Council (HTAC) to fast-track its review and recommendation on the use of the China-made vaccines, the first anti-Covid-19 doses in the Philippines.

AFTER the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act was signed into law, continued vigilance is needed to ensure that the over P100 billion in cash and assets will benefit the country’s mostly impoverished 3.5 million coconut farmers, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said Saturday.