Jenny A. Panopio and Sophia M. MercadoSEARCAJuly 26, 2011Philippine Senator Francis Pangilinan emphasized the importance of the private sector and the challenge of governance and execution in applying science and technology (S&T) for the country’s development during the 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology

Highlighting Youth Role Models The Search for the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) initiated in 2002 by Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, who noted that there were very few awards that acknowledged the contribution and the efforts of youth groups and organizations. TAYO has emerged to be the country’s foremost award

Providing Filipino Youth with Quality Education through Scholarship Grants An educated citizenry is indispensable in any society so that people could participate intelligently in the discussion of vital issues and in molding public opinion necessary to the existence of any society. Education is also important so that the constituents in

Educating Filipinos Through New Media Senator Kiko Pangilinan has partnered with the ABS-CBN Foundation and the Department of Education in providing quality-learning materials for public elementary students nationwide through the Educational Television or “ETV” Project. The ETV Project aims to upgrade educational infrastructure in public schools through the effective utilization

Despite the many hurdles that we face as a nation, the resilient Filipino spirit will push on to spark innovation and inspiration. Promoting Regional Opportunities for Enterprise and Livelihood Development (PROPEL) is a breathing example of how the Filipino talent, if given the right guidance and support, can defy any

The Office of Sen. Kiko Pangilinan, ensuring that its special projects are executed under the template of private-public sector partnerships, has been loyal to the cause of the housing project Gawad Kalinga (GK). To date, Sen. Kiko Pangilinan is the leading donor to GK among government entities, with more than

School Buildings: Building Dreams for the Future Through Quality Education  Sen. Kiko Pangilinan has allotted a total of Php 80 million for the construction of 200 school buildings/classrooms all over the country, in partnership with the Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the local government units. The program

The REGISTER & VOTE (RV) CAMPAIGN is Kilos Ko Foundation’s flagship project for 2009. It aims to empower up to nine million first-time Filipino voters through voter registration, as their first step to political empowerment and civic participation.Leading the Register & Vote campaign are public servants and reform advocates Sen.

The Juvenile Justice Advocacy Group is a multi-sectoral group of child rights advocates from the judiciary, the academe, legal practitioners, leagues of local executives, selected legislators, child and youth welfare groups, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and juvenile justice networks. On the third anniversary of the passing of Republic Act 9344,