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

FOLLOWING reports that a lot of Chinese construction workers are being hired in critical government projects, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Wednesday urged the Department of Public Works and Highway (DPWH) to prioritize the hiring of local workers to help address the joblessness caused by pandemic lockdowns. At the Senate

DIRECT purchase of agricultural products from farmers and cooperatives is now at P9 billion, an amount that Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said should also directly benefit farmers and better the value chain. “Ngayong nalaman natin na P9 billion na pala umabot ang direktang pagbili ng mga produktong pang-agrikultura, kailangan nating

EVERYONE who cares about expressing themselves should fight the hate messages flooding social media now, says Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan as he urges social media platform owners to go after purveyors of hate speech and fake news.