ON THE motion of Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, the Senate agriculture committee on Tuesday urged the agriculture department to have the President declare a national state of emergency due to the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak that has cost about P50 billion in swine industry losses.

DUE to the recent spike in Covid cases and the emergence of new strains approaching the first year of the pandemic lockdown in the country, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Monday called on the authorities to prioritize front-liners informal economy workers among those who should get the vaccine.

SENATOR Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan took to task security forces in the suspicious killings of activists and the arrest of others during raids in several provinces in Calabarzon over the weekend.

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.