Christina MendezThe Philippine StarOctober 19, 2010MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Francis Pangilinan has joined his colleagues in calling for a review of the RP-US Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), citing the lopsidedness of the treaty that puts the country at a disadvantage.“Have we benefited militarily as envisioned by the agreement? Or has

Press ReleaseOctober 18, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan congratulates Filipina Broadway veteran Lea Salonga for having been chosen as Goodwill Ambassador of the Food and Agriculture Organization. The thespian was appointed by the United Nations for this role alongside Italian actor Raoul Bova, Canadian singer Celine Dion, and American actress Susan

Press ReleaseOctober 18, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan joined Senate colleagues in calling for a review of the RP-US Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), citing the lopsidedness of the treaty that puts the country at a disadvantage”After over a decade of the VFA, are we more secure as a nation? Are our

The Philippine StarOctober 17, 2010MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, speaking on the occasion of World Food Day, which aptly has the theme “United Against Hunger”, called on all concerned sectors to immediately convene and craft a roadmap that would address the country’s food security.“We should, precisely as the

The Daily TribuneOctiber 16, 2010 Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, speaking on the occasion of World Food Day, which aptly has the theme “United Against Hunger”, called on all concerned sectors to immediately convene and craft a roadmap that would address the country’s food security.“We should, precisely as the theme of today’s

GMANews.TVOctober 15, 2010On World Food Day, October 15, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan called for stiffer penalties against the smuggling of agricultural goods.“Every time smuggled goods enter the country, it means loss of income and opportunities for our farmers. It is an injustice to our farmers and to ourselves. Thus, the

Press ReleaseOctober 15, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, speaking on the occasion of World Food Day, which aptly has the theme “United Against Hunger”, called on all concerned sectors to immediately convene and craft a roadmap that would address the country’s food security.“We should, precisely as the theme of today’s celebration

Norman Bordadora and Nikko DizonPhilippine Daily InquirerOctober 15, 2010Warns SC ruling could lead to gov’t chaosMANILA, Philippines — Stung by the Supreme Court order stopping his removal of a “midnight appointee” of his predecessor, President Benigno Aquino III Thursday accused the tribunal of blocking his program of reform.Mr. Aquino used

Press ReleaseOctober 14, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan criticized the SC decision to accommodate the petitioners who have questioned Malacanang’s decision to revoke GMA’s midnight appointment, saying the justices are stepping on the toes of the Executive branch.“The Supreme Court it seems has a newfound propensity to step beyond that which