MANILA – To address the “serious” problems of hunger and malnutrition in the country, Senator Francis Pangilinan has filed a bill which among other things seeks to establish a National Feeding Program for children 13 years old and younger. “Nag-uumpisa ang malnutrisyon sa pagka-sanggol, at lumalabas ang epekto nito hanggang

Senator Francis Pangilinan on Wednesday night took to social media to address his proposed solution on the spate of killings going on in the country. In his Facebook post, Pangilinan reiterated his call to convene the Joint Judiciary, Executive, and Legislative Advisory and Consultative Council (JJELACC), which was last convened

Let’s talk about the facts. In July of 2016, Sunstar Davao reported that over 4000 addicts and pushers surrendered in Davao City as a result of Malacanang’s OPLAN Tokhang. If the Davao City anti illegal drugs campaign did not succeed in stamping out and eliminating pushers and addicts in Davao

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