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

We, of the SB-11 or Solid Bloc 11, all want Senator Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian to become Senate President. He has proven, especially during the deliberations on the 2026 national budget, that he can protect the people’s money and ensure that public funds go where they are most needed. Principle-wise, Sen.

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan reaffirmed the Senate’s strong support for the Philippine Navy in safeguarding the country’s coastal waters and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) as the institution marks its 128th Founding Anniversary. During his recent visit to the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), Pangilinan expressed deep gratitude to naval forces and