Stressing Mindanao’s critical role in the country’s food supply, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said on Wednesday, June 17, that the rehabilitation and recovery of Mindanao after the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that shook the region must be a “strategic national priority.” The lawmaker co-sponsored Proposed Senate Resolution 447, introduced by Senator Joel

The bills granting Filipino citizenship to American basketball player Bennie Boatwright and wrestler Matthew James Ramos passed on third reading, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said on Wednesday, June 17. The passing of House Bill Nos. 6639 and 6644 happened during a Senate special session held on Wednesday, weeks after a

The Senate hearings on agricultural smuggling and the continuing rise in food prices will resume, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said on Wednesday, June 17, underscoring the urgent need to protect farmers, fisherfolk, and consumers from the effects of illegal trade and market manipulation. Despite weeks of leadership deadlock in the

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan welcomed the convening of a special session of the Senate, emphasizing the need to restore focus on the chamber’s legislative agenda and address the urgent concerns of the people. Malacañang called for a special Senate session for Wednesday, June 17, to break the weeks-long leadership deadlock

THANK YOU SENATE PRESIDENT GATCHALIAN, DEAR COLLEAGUES, I RISE TO CO-SPONSOR SENATOR JOEL VILLANUEVA’S SENATE RESOLUTION NUMBER 447. IN TIMES OF CALAMITY, THE SENATE MUST SPEAK AS ONE. I COMMEND SENATOR JOEL VILLANUEVA FOR HIS QUICK THINKING AND HIS SWIFT LEADERSHIP ON THIS RESOLUTION, WHICH REFLECTS SENATE’S SHARED DUTY TO

Puro pasaring. Puro alegasyon. Puro palabas. Gusto lang mantsahan ang naiulat na pag-upo ko bilang chairperson ng Senate Blue Ribbon Subcommittee na mag-iimbestiga sa flood-control scam. Wala ni katiting na basehan ang mga tangkang pagdungis sa aking pagkatao ng mga nagpa-presscon tungkol sa mga maletang kaugnay sa bilyon-bilyong pisong ninakaw

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan called for stronger protections for student-athletes following the tragic drowning of Ateneo student-athletes Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili during an off-campus training activity.

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Monday, June 15, called for the immediate passage of his proposed anti-scalping measure following widespread reports of BTS concert tickets being resold at exorbitant prices. The senator, who chaired the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights, authored and sponsored Senate Bill No. 1989, or

By imposing sanctions on the Philippine Secretary of National Defense, China is striking at the sovereign decisions of the Republic of the Philippines. As a Cabinet official and the President’s alter ego on defense and security, Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro articulates and implements national policy. Punishing him and his family