Despite the controversies surrounding the Senate in the past weeks, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan made sure to be present at Albay’s Agri Fiesta 2026 to vow continuous support for the agriculture and fisheries sectors, as well as push for critical legislation and policies. In his speech, the veteran lawmaker underscored

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan fully supports the Inter-Agency Task Force El Niño to mitigate the adverse impacts of the drought expected to be brought about by the El Niño phenomenon later this year. In a media interview in Albay province on the sidelines of his attendance at the Agri Fiesta

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said that House Bill No. 6639, which seeks to grant Filipino citizenship to American basketball player Bennie Boatwright, passed second reading in the Senate on Tuesday, May 26. The senator, as the previous chairman of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights, sponsored and defended

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said the Senate minority bloc will continue to push for another change in Senate leadership, backing Senator Win Gatchalian to become the next Senate President because the chamber needs steady and unifying leadership following recent controversies and political tensions that have affected the institution. The veteran

We strongly condemn what appears to be an attempt to rush a major change in the Senate Rules, especially when several members of the minority still wanted to speak and raise serious questions on the floor. Bakit kailangang madaliin? Bakit kailangang pigilan ang mga gustong magsalita? Bakit kailangang i-divide ang

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan wants the Senate to launch an inquiry, in aid of legislation, into the collapse of the nine-story building in Pampanga province, where four have been killed and 17 are still missing. Proposed Senate Resolution No. 406, filed on Monday, May 25, seeks to look into the

Social media, public space, Gen Z terms, and humor collided in the latest episode of KIKONEK as Senator Francis Pangilinan sat down with content creator Nathan Portez for a relatable cross-generational conversation. The episode, which aired Sunday, May 24, brought together two personalities from very different worlds — Pangilinan’s calm,

Thank you, Mr. President. I likewise support and second the motion to strike off the record the video, Mr. President. Clearly, disinformation has no place in this chamber, Mr. President. The sowing of intrigues has no place in this plenary hall, Mr. President. Fake news has no place in this

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan reaffirmed his commitment to Filipino farmers amid the recent Senate leadership shake-up, saying political power struggles must never come at the expense of ordinary Filipinos already burdened by rising prices and worsening food insecurity. Pangilinan lamented how political conflicts often hit the poor and marginalized the