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No coco farmers’ representation in coco levy trust fund committee

September 23, 2020

MINORITY Senators were outvoted Wednesday in giving coconut farmers representation in the coco levy measure’s Trust Fund Management Committee which will invest and manage the P76 billion in cash and dispose of the estimated P30 billion in other assets. During the amendments period of the coconut farmers and industry trust

On President’s message before UN General Assembly on PH legal victory vs China over WPS

September 23, 2020

Match UN words on West PH Sea with action, work with ASEAN neighbors: Pangilinan “We welcome his strong pronouncement asserting the Tribunal Ruling. We hope he will match these strong words with actions to include bringing the matter officially before the UN as well as seeking support from our ASEAN

Partnerships spell VP Leni success in addressing COVID-19 woes: Pangilinan

September 23, 2020

PARTNERSHIPS with various organizations spell the success of Vice President Leni Robredo’s initiatives in addressing the difficulties the Filipino people suffer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said Wednesday. “Pinakita ni VP Leni sa kanyang mga inisyatiba na hindi nakasalalay sa iisang lider lang ang solusyon. Nasa

Pangilinan’s win-win solution: Buy directly from farmers, fishers for DSWD feeding programs, food aid

September 23, 2020

SENATOR Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan seeks the commitment of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to come up with a template and pilot program for direct purchases of agricultural products from farmers and fisherfolk, calling it a win-win strategy. “Ang laking bagay po nyan sa pagsuporta sa ating mga

Is P76-billion coco levy funds intact? — Pangilinan

September 22, 2020

WHAT is the status of the estimated P76-billion coco levy funds? Is it still intact? These are the questions Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan want answered by the government as the Senate continues its deliberation on the bill actualizing the Supreme Court decision on the funds collected from coconut farmers during

Pangilinan backs VP Leni’s inspiring approach to COVID-19

September 22, 2020

SENATOR Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan fully agrees with Vice President Leni Robredo’s “comprehensive, inclusive, and participatory approach” in the fight against the spread of COVID-19), emphasizing that the country needs clear and concrete actions rather than baseless rhetoric. “Sa simula pa lang, mabilis ang naging pagkilos ni Vice President Leni para

Dark days of martial law forced us to seek the light: Pangilinan

September 21, 2020

Madilim na yugto ng ating kasaysayan ang martial law. Maraming hinuli nang walang kaso, pinahirapan, ninakawan ng ari-arian, pinatay. Hindi pala ito ang ‘bagong lipunang’ maunlad at maayos na binabandera sa mga dyaryo, radyo, at telebisyon.

Photo Credit: Aver Justin
Photo Credit: Aver Justin

Agriculture is engine of growth during COVID pandemic: Pangilinan

September 20, 2020

A NEW, better normal puts food and food producers front and center in the rebuilding of the economy that has collapsed over the COVID-19 pandemic and the failed Administration response to it, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said Sunday.

Pangilinan to young Filipinos: Keep fighting for what we value, believe, and love

September 20, 2020

YOUNG people must continue exercising their freedoms and speak out for truth, human rights, and justice despite online trolling, Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said over the weekend.