Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is pushing for the passage of Senate Bill No. 1841, or the Private Education Voucher Expansion (PEVE) Act, to establish a Private Basic Education Voucher Program that will extend financial assistance to private school learners from low- and middle-income households.  The measure, filed on 11 February

Staying true to his advocacy of protecting the Philippines’ marine ecosystem and biodiversity, which encompasses the livelihoods of millions of Filipino fisherfolk in the coastal areas, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan filed Senate Bill No. 1840, or the Blue Economy Act, to improve the sustainable development of the country’s maritime resources.

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan believes that politicians and government officials might be the financiers and backers of the massive agricultural smuggling that pervades the country.  Speaking on a morning news show on Thursday, February 12, the senator and chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform lamented

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has expressed his strong support for the Philippine Animal Welfare Society’s (PAWS) call to strengthen the Animal Welfare Act further, underscoring the urgent need to enhance protections for animals and ensure stricter enforcement of existing laws. During his meeting with PAWS on Wednesday, February 11, the

Recognizing the vital role of civil society organizations (CSOs) in the preparation and deliberation of the Philippines’ annual budget, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has filed Senate Bill No. 1741, or the People’s Participation in the National Budget Process Act, seeking to institutionalize CSO participation in the national budget process. Filed

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Wednesday welcomed the Mines and Geosciences Bureau’s (MGB) order temporarily suspending Woggle Corporation’s Exploration Permit in Dupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya. “We welcome the decision ng MGB na suspindihin ang permit ng Woggle Corp., habang hinihintay ang masusing pagsusuri sa mga nakabinbing isyu na inilagak

The Chinese Embassy’s undiplomatic and boorish response to the official act of the Philippine Senate, in violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, only proves that China is indeed a bully, has no respect for International law and their acts deserving of condemnation.  We rest our case. We will

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan filed Senate Bill No. 1740, seeking to extend the period of estate tax amnesty availment to December 31, 2028 to help Filipino families settle their estate tax obligations without hefty penalties associated with not being able to pay the estate taxes within the deadline.  The proposed

The Senate on Monday, February 9, adopted during its plenary session Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan’s proposed Senate resolution condemning the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s recent remarks against several lawmakers and public officials.  Senate Resolution No. 256 was adopted, subject to amendments, following an interpellation by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and