InterAksyon.comNovember 14, 2011MANILA, Philippines – Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is urging the Department of Agriculture and concerned agencies to investigate the alleged mishandling of the P1-billion fund that was allotted for jatropha production during the Arroyo administration.   “As it is, we are currently struggling to find funds that will help

Press ReleaseNovember 2, 2011Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agricuture and Food Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan today calls on the Department of Agriculture and concerned agencies to investigate the alleged mishandling of the P1 billion pesos alloted for jatropha production in the country.”As it is, we are currently struggling to

Press ReleaseNovember 11, 2011Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Friday says that if the Philippines wants to improve its business climate and get out of the “world’s worst countries for business” list, it needs to strengthen its institutions and rule of law, and end “pervasive corruption.””If you look at the reasons

News ReleaseNovember 11, 2011 Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan today expressed his disbelief that Mike Arroyo has challenged President Aquino to accompany them as GMA seeks treatment abroad. Pangilinan said that the former first couple must be reminded that they are no longer in power.”This corrupted sense of entitlement speaks volumes

News ReleaseNovember 10, 2011As the second year anniversary of the Maguindanao Massacre nears, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan challenges members of the police and the judiciary to bring justice to the two-year-old case and help put an end to the widespread killings and attempts to kill media practitioners around the country.”Magdadalawang

Press StatementNovember 9, 2011We support the decision of Secretary Leila De Lima. Both Mike and Gloria Arroyo are facing a string of criminal cases now being investigated by the Ombudsman. Clearly, the temptation for them to flee and evade criminal prosecution cannot simply be ignored.Should the Arroyos leave the country,

Press ReleaseNovember 9, 2011Speaking before Filipino and Chinese businessmen from the export and agricultural industries, Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, said on Tuesday that before the country can fully take advantage of export opportunities in China, it must first “be able to

Press ReleaseNovember 8, 2011In a two-day conference called “ReImagine: Pilipinas Ugma”, movers, shakers, thinkers, and doers from various sectors of Philippine society converged in Cordova, Cebu to re-imagine the Philippines 25 years hence.They started by shattering destructive myths and “historical” errors, and also by recognizing that Filipinos need to build

News ReleaseNovember 7, 2011Amidst reports that there will be future increase in prices of basic goods, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan today says that the putting up of cold storage facilities around key agricultural areas around the country can keep food prices down.“Putting up of cold storage in Benguet, Davao, and