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

Press ReleaseOctober 14, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan today urges the Judiciary to assess various problems plaguing the country’s justice system and come up with long-term solutions to address these issues.“They can’t blame the President for acting on Senator Trillanes’ case. For a case to languish for seven years and remain

Press ReleaseOctober 12, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Tuesday congratulated the President for finally convening the Judicial Executive Legislative Advisory and Consultative Council (JELACC), saying we should also invest in the justice system if we want to progress as a nation.“Even as the administration is looking for ways to tighten