MANILA – Seeking to address the hunger of around 2.6 million Filipino families, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has filed the Zero Food Waste Bill which prohibits the throwing away of unsold edible food and urges their donation to charities and food banks. “Inspired by the France, the bill seeks to

JOINT STATEMENT OF SENATORS PANGILINAN, DRILON, AND AQUINO We vehemently oppose the plan of the House of Representatives to show the alleged videos as disrespectful, deplorable, and illegal. Regardless of the authenticity of the alleged videos, viewing it is disrespectful to a sitting senator, to her person, and to the

MANILA – With the country in the middle of typhoon season that destroys palay (unhusked rice) and other major crops essential for food security, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is seeking compulsory insurance for all farmers of Filipinos’ staple food. “Mahirap na ang kalagayan ng ating mga magsasaka. Mas pinapahirap pa

Last September 15, the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food convened for a public hearing on the proposed creation of a Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DFAR). Representatives from the academe, the private sector, the government, and fisher folk groups shared their insights regarding the current state of the

Kasalukuyang pinaguusapan ngayon sa Senado ang pagbuo ng Trust Fund Committee na mangangasiwa sa P75 bilyong Coco Levy Fund upang ito’y magugol sa ikauunlad ng industriya ng niyog at sa ikagiginhawa ng buhay ng ating mga magsasaka. Ngunit saan nga ba galing ang Coco Levy Fund? Ipapakita sa video na

On July 10, 2012, Sharon went to the New Bilibid Prison for the taping of her talk show, “Kasama mo Kapatid,” which had an episode featuring the life of inmates. She sang four songs for the closing portion, which is the customary format of the show. She sang “Maging Sino

Senate President Pro-Tempore Franklin Drilon, Senator Francis Pangilinan, Senator Bam Aquino, and Senator Risa Hontiveros We are deeply saddened by the events that transpired yesterday. Elementary courtesy dictates that we as members of the majority bloc of the Senate should have been consulted. The concerns of our colleagues could have