Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan expressed serious concerns over reports that cold storage facilities are saturated with imported agricultural products, preventing local farmers from accessing essential storage services. This situation could worsen post-harvest losses and threaten national food security. The senator, who chairs the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian

As the prolonged conflict in the Middle East continues to strain agriculture and fishery inputs, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan stressed that the ₱10-billion Presidential Assistance to Farmers and Fisherfolk supports only 4.18 million of the country’s 10.76 million food producers registered under the Department of Agriculture’s Registry System for Basic

As the conflict in the Middle East drives up fuel and food prices, and as Filipinos observe Holy Week, a season of reflection and sacrifice, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Friday warned traders and retailers against exploiting the crisis, stressing that price gougers and hoarders face criminal charges. He said

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan announced that the AGRI-AGRA Team has organized a dedicated task force to closely monitor and respond to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, with a focus on mitigating its impact on the nation’s food security, agriculture sector, and overall economy. The AGRI-AGRA Team is composed of

Away from the storied halls of the Senate, where they are currently working together to address the energy and food crisis facing the nation, Senators Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, Erwin Tulfo, and Win Gatchalian found themselves at the Alvarez Park Cafe in Valenzuela City to catch up on their newfound friendship

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is calling for additional government interventions to protect farmers and fishers from the mounting economic pressures caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. During the Proactive Response and Oversight for Timely and Effective Crisis Strategy (PROTECT) Ad Hoc Committee on Thursday, March 26, the

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is demanding the names of allegedly abusive middlemen and traders whose unscrupulous practices further impoverish farmers and fisherfolk, threatening the country’s food security. During the joint hearing of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform with the Committees on Local Government and Ways and

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has called for an immediate emergency response to mitigate the potential impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East on the country’s food security.  During the Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform’s joint hearing with the Committees on Local Government and Ways and Means

Nasa krisis na naman tayo. At tulad noong pandemya — kung saan bilyon-bilyong piso ang nawala sa Pharmally scandal — hindi malayong may mga muling magtatangkang manamantala. Kaya malinaw ang panawagan: bantayan ang importation. Base sa karanasan natin bilang Chairman ng National Food Authority (NFA) Council, nakatipid ang bansa ng