We express our sincerest gratitude and appreciation for the members of the European Parliament for adopting a resolution calling for the release of our colleague, Senator Leila De Lima, from imprisonment and the dismissal of the trumped-up charges against her.

AS senators continue to deliberate on the coco levy trust fund bill, Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Wednesday said the potential of virgin coconut oil (VCO) as a possible cure for COVID-19 can be the impetus needed to develop the Philippine coconut industry, and more importantly, improve the lives of

THE COCO levy trust fund law must benefit the country’s estimated 3.5 million coconut farmers, especially the smallholder farmers, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said on Monday as the Senate continues to discuss the bill seeking to actualize the Supreme Court decision on the estimated P105 billion levy initially collected from

WITH the country’s number of COVID-19 cases breaching the 250,000 mark yesterday (September 11), Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Saturday named at least three health experts who can lead government response to the ongoing health crisis.

DEFENSE Secretary Delfin Lorenzana should rescind the deal that allows China-backed Dito Telecommunity Corp. to build cell sites inside Philippine military camps, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said Friday. “The secretary should rescind the deal as it compromises the security of our citizens and our country as whole, especially security of

THE recovery of Philippine economy is anchored on how well the government manages the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, said Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan at the briefing of the Development Budget Coordinating Committee on the Proposed 2021 National Expenditure Program.

FOOD security has been proven critical during the country’s six-month long COVID-related lockdowns, necessitating a significant increase for agriculture in the national government’s 2021 budget, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said Tuesday. “Naging malinaw nitong nakaraang mga quarantine na agrikultura pa rin ang magsasalba sa Pilipinas. Dahil sa mga quarantine, nakita

“We urge Malacañang to heed the call of the Senate and replace Duque as chair of the IATF. He is damaged goods and cannot hope to be able to effectively lead the country’s already faltering anti-COVID campaign. It is long overdue for Malacañang to show decisive leadership and political will

The government should prioritize addressing the increased hunger and joblessness that Filipinos are suffering now during the COVID-19 pandemic, instead of dumping toxic white sand on the shores of Manila Bay, Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said Monday. “Hindi katanggap-tanggap na habang nagugutom ang mga kababayan natin, walang hanapbuhay ang mga