ALARMED over the reported 4 million Chinese nationals who arrived in the Philippines since 2017, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan calls on the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to investigate the “soft invasion” of Chinese nationals in the country. “Bureau of Immigration (BI)

SENATOR Francis Pangilinan welcomes the promising results of the research on the effectiveness of compounds from virgin coconut oil (VCO) as antiviral agents to prevent or reduce COVID-19 infections. “Magandang balita itong naging resulta sa bisa ng VCO sa pagsugpo sa COVID. Good news ito para sa ating mga kababayang

IN an effort to curb the drop of farmgate prices nationwide, the Senate calls on the Department of Agriculture (DA) and its attached agencies to stop issuing phytosanitary permits for rice and other food commodities before or during the harvest season.

THE implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Anti-Terrorism Act provides two provisions that seek to temper the impact of the law on the rights of the people, but the broad definitions remain, giving authorities the leeway to enforce its might, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said Monday. “Sana madinig na

SENATOR Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan maintains that the House of Representatives cannot introduce amendments to the P4.5-trillion 2021 budget via “errata” after approving it on third and final reading, calling it inconsistent with the process of legislation.

SENATOR Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan reiterates the need to prioritize Filipino skilled workers and professionals in the construction industry for projects

USING Philippine coco coir or coco net in building roads and other public works projects will spur local economy and increase farmers’ incomes, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said Thursday.

SENATOR Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan strongly encouraged Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar to prioritize the construction of bike lanes and pedestrian lanes during the budget hearing of the DPWH at the Senate today. Pangilinan said that the pandemic underscored the need to balance the road space

HAVE compassion for Reina Mae Nasino and allow her more time to attend the wake of her Baby River, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said Wednesday following the decision of the court and the Manila City Jail to reduce the furlough earlier granted Nasino. Nasino was initially granted three days (October