Press ReleaseMarch 25, 2011Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan today expresses his support for the bill postponing the elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, saying a three-year hiatus would allow “reforms in the electoral and political landscape to work.””While we recognize and respect the views of those who believe that

Department of AgricultureMarch 22, 2011   Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala (middle) joins the ceremonial “Lechon” chopping which marks the opening of the 20th Hog Convention and Trade Exhibits at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Forum in Pasay City. During the event, Alcala vowed to strengthen the livestock sector by doubling

Journal OnlineJoel dela TorreMarch 20, 2011THE National Food Authority has found an ally in Sen. Francis Pangilinan who opposed plans to abolish the agency.In a radio interview, Pangilinan said that instead of closing the food agency, the government should inject the needed support so that the agency will be able

The Philippine Star March 20, 2011     

Department of AgricultureMarch 16, 2011   Agriculture Secretary Proceso ‘Procy’ J. Alcala (left) and Senator Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan (right), chair of the Senate committee on agriculture and food, share light moments while harvesting pole sitao (string beans) from the organic farm of Jun-Jun Perez (2nd from right), in Sariaya, Quezon. Perez harvests

Business MirrorMarch 14, 2011            

Mario B. CasayuranTempoMarch 9, 2011The national government is considering the stockpiling of rice as a contingency measure to ensure food  security because of a feared food crisis arising from threats of spiraling price of crude oil triggered by the current Middle East conflict, Senator Francis Pangilinan, chairman of the Senate

Press ReleaseMarch 7, 2011The government is considering a rice stockpiling policy as a contingency measure to ensure food security amid an imminent food crisis arising from threats of skyrocketing crude oil price due to the Middle East conflict.Convening a hearing on Monday (March 7) on food security, Sen. Francis “Kiko”

Maila AgerInquirer.netMarch 7, 2011MANILA, Philippines – Despite his resignation call, Senator Francis Pangilinan assured Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez that she would get a fair trial when the impeachment case against her reaches the Senate.“Of course she [Gutierrez] will get a fair trial,” Pangilinan told reporters on Monday. “The Senate is 24