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KIKO BATS FOR MODERNIZATION OF IMMIGRATION SYSTEM, CALLS FOR MORE FUNDING AMID BORDER CONTROL THREATS

February 24, 2026

Amid increasing threats to border controls, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan expressed strong support for comprehensive immigration modernization measures aimed at strengthening national security, combating transnational crime, human trafficking, and visa abuse.  The senator led the hearing of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights, joint with Civil Service, Government

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KIKO URGES NBI TO CRACK DOWN ON BOT-ENABLED CONCERT TICKET SCALPING

February 23, 2026

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has called on the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to take decisive action against individuals and groups using automated bots to hoard concert tickets for resale at exorbitant prices, urging authorities to “make an example” of offenders to deter future abuses. The senator, Chairperson of the

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SENATOR FRANCIS “KIKO” PANGILINAN’S OPENING STATEMENT FOR COMMITTEE SENATE COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE & HUMAN RIGHTS (AS DELIVERED)

February 23, 2026

MAGANDANG UMAGA. SA PAGDINIG NATIN NGAYON, KASAMA SA TATALAKAYIN ANG MGA SUMUSUNOD: (1) ANG PHILIPPINE CIVIL REGISTRATION AND VITAL STATISTICS ACT; (2) ANG MODERNIZATION SA BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION; (3) ANG JOINT CONGRESSIONAL COMMISSION ON JUSTICE REFORM; AT (4) ANG ANTI-TICKET SCALPING ACT. ANG UNANG DALAWANG PANUKALANG BATAS AY KASAMA SA

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KIKO RALLIES FOR SUPPORT OF ANTI-POLITICAL DYNASTY LAW

February 20, 2026

Recognizing the importance of public sentiment and opinion in law-making, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan consulted with students, sectoral groups, local officials and other stakeholders on Thursday, February 19, to support the anti-political dynasty law in an effort to fight corruption and abuse of power, and to expand public service opportunities

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SENATOR FRANCIS “KIKO” PANGILINAN’S OPENING ON ANTI-POLITICAL DYNASTY PUBLIC CONSULTATION (AS DELIVERED)

February 19, 2026

MAAYONG BUNTAG SA ATONG TANAN. I’M VERY HAPPY TO BE BACK HERE IN XAVIER ATENEO – DITO SA CDO. I’VE BEEN HERE MANY TIMES, IN THE PAST MANY YEARS WHEN ATTORNEY NERI IS STILL A FRESHMAN. WE WERE HERE FOR ANOTHER CAMPAIGN ON A REGISTRATION IN VOTING. BUT WE’RE HERE

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KIKO LAMENTS DROP IN FISHERS’ INCOME, CATCH AFTER SC RULING ON 15-KM MUNICIPAL WATER ZONE

February 19, 2026

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan raised concerns over the adverse implications of the ruling of the Supreme Court that allowed commercial fishing in the 15-kilometer municipal water zone, which was previously reserved exclusively for small-scale fishers.  During the hearing of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform on Wednesday,

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KIKO’S PROPOSED AGRICOM BILL HURDLES 3RD READING

February 18, 2026

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan’s proposed Senate Bill No. 1624, which will create the Congressional Commission on Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food Security (AGRICOM), was passed on third reading during the Senate’s plenary session on Wednesday, February 18.  The AGRICOM, a three-year intervention designed to seek concrete and targeted reforms in the

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SENATOR FRANCIS KIKO PANGILINAN’S OPENING STATEMENT KEY FISHERIES MEASURES (AS DELIVERED)

February 18, 2026

MAGANDANG UMAGA SA KANILANG LAHAT. MAS MAGANDA SANA KUNG NAPAAGA ANG PAG DATING NG DA DITO. NOONG ABRIL 2025, SA DAGAT SA BOHOL, MAY ILANG MANGINGISDA NG BIEN UNIDO ANG NASAWI PAGKATAPOS BANGGAIN ANG KANILANG BANGKA NG SPEED BOAT NG BANTAY-DAGAT NG PITOGO, SA BOHOL DIN. ANG SUMBONG SA ATIN

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KIKO SEEKS CREATION OF COMMISSION ON LEGAL EDUCATION TO SUPPORT FUTURE LAWYERS

February 18, 2026

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has introduced Senate Bill No. 1844, also known as the Comprehensive Legal Education Reform Act, to strengthen the Legal Education Board (LEB) by establishing a Commission on Legal Education (CLED). The CLED will regulate legal education institutions and actively promote their development through scholarships, grants, and