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SEN. KIKO SAYS NO CALVARY FOR CONSUMERS, WARNS JAIL FOR CRISIS PROFITEERS

April 4, 2026

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

AGRI-AGRA TEAM FORMS TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS IMPACT OF MIDDLE EAST CRISIS ON FOOD SECURITY—KIKO

March 31, 2026

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

KIKO SHARES GLIMPSE OF UPCOMING PODCAST EPISODE WITH SENATORS ERWIN, WIN

March 31, 2026

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

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KIKO SEEKS MORE DA INTERVENTIONS AS FUEL HIKES THREATEN FOOD SECURITY

March 29, 2026

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

GIVE ME NAMES OF ABUSIVE AGRI TRADERS, KIKO DARES

March 28, 2026

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

KIKO UNDERSCORES NEED FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO ADDRESS LOOMING FOOD CRISIS AMID MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT 

March 27, 2026

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

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PAHAYAG UKOL SA PLANONG MGA IMPORTASYON NG GOBYERNO KAUGNAY NG NATIONAL ENERGY EMERGENCY

March 26, 2026

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

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OPENING STATEMENT OF SEN. KIKO PANGILINAN ONION HEARING ON SENATE RESOLUTION 344 (AS DELIVERED)

March 26, 2026

NOONG NAKARAANG MARTES, IDINEKLARA NG PANGULO ANG STATE OF NATIONAL ENERGY EMERGENCY AT INAPRUBAHAN ANG UNIFIED PACKAGE PARA SA KABUHAYAN, INDUSTRIYA, PAGKAIN, AT TRANSPORTASYON. ANG PANGALAWANG PRAYORIDAD NA NABANGGIT APART FROM YUNG ENERGY AY YUNG AGRICULTURE SA NASABING DEKLARASYON. INATASAN ANG MGA AHENSYA NG PAMAHALAAN NA MAGLATAG NG AGARANG SOLUSYON

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OPENING STATEMENT OF SEN. KIKO PANGILINAN PROTECT COMMITTEE HEARING (AS DELIVERED)

March 24, 2026

MARAMING SALAMAT SENATOR WIN, ESTEEMED COLLEAGUES, INVITED GUESTS – MAGANDANG UMAGA. BAGO PA MAN ANG LUMALALANG TENSYON AT POSIBLENG SIGALOT SA MIDDLE EAST, KAPANSIN-PANSIN NA ANG MATINDING PINANSYAL NA PASANIN NA DINARANAS NG KARANIWANG PAMILYANG PILIPINO. LALO PANG HUMIGPIT ANG KANILANG BADYET, AT LUMILIIT ANG KAKAYAHAN NA MATUGUNAN ANG MGA