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Message of condolences of Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan for the family and friends of Elizabeth Gokongwei
We offer our prayers of comfort and strength to the family and friends of Elizabeth Gokongwei, the pillar of strength who shared her husband’s great achievements, especially in successfully raising responsible and hard-working children.

On the Sandiganbayan’s decision finding former Isabela Gov. Grace Padaca guilty of malversation of public funds and graft
Statement of Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on the Sandiganbayan’s decision finding former Isabela Gov. Grace Padaca guilty of malversation of public funds and graft I am saddened by the Sandiganbayan’s decision. Nakakalungkot na malaya pa hanggang ngayon ang nangurakot ng milyun-milyong piso mula sa kaban ng bayan habang ipinakukulong ang

Let’s fast-track release of cash compensation to farmers impacted by Rice Tariff Law: Pangilinan
MANILA – Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has called on the Senate to fast-track the release by December of an initial P3 billion for the direct cash compensation to rice farmers whose livelihood has been adversely affected by the Rice Tariffication Law. “Our farmers have already lost billions of pesos. This

Pangilinan raises espionage, data privacy questions at DND budget hearing
MANILA – Minority Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Wednesday raised espionage and data privacy questions on the entry of third telco Dito Telecommunity Corp., a consortium which includes a China-owned company, into Philippine military camps. “Under their Counter-Espionage Law of 2014 (CEL) and Chinese National Intelligence Law of 2017 (CNIL)

PH surpassing China as world’s biggest rice importer worrisome: Pangilinan
We should all be deeply worried by news that the Philippines has surpassed China as the world’s biggest importer of rice. This means that our country has become perilously dependent on other nations for our everyday food, sa ating araw-araw na sinaing. We are set to reach a record-high three

Sen. Francis Pangilinan’s message of condolences to the loved ones of Mr. John Gokongwei Jr.
We offer our deepest condolences to Mr. John Gokongwei Jr.’s wife Elizabeth and children Lance, Robina, Lisa, Faith, Hope, Marcia, and the rest of his family and friends. His legendary zest for learning and his boldness in trying out new things and his love of work and creating — regardless

Pangilinan reiterates need to ban single-use plastic
The ban on the importation, manufacture, and use of single-use plastic is an urgent matter and should be done immediately, Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said over the weekend after Malacañang said it is eyeing such a ban. “We appeal to the President to certify the bill as urgent. The world

Pangilinan files bill to disqualify political turncoats from office
To institutionalize and strengthen political parties of the Philippines as pillars of the country’s democratic system, Liberal Party president and Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan filed a bill seeking to, among other things, disqualify political turncoats from office. Senate Bill 421 or the Political Party System Act seeks to create a

Cooperate with DA on protocols vs swine fever spread: Pangilinan
All sectors in the hog industry must cooperate with the Department of Agriculture (DA) as it implements measures to prevent the spread of the African swine fever (ASF), Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said Thursday. On reports of oversupply of pork in the country, Pangilinan suggested to suspend pork importation and