Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has officially taken his oath as a member of the Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET), the constitutional body tasked with resolving election contests involving members of the Senate. The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Supreme Court on Wednesday, September 24, with Senior Associate Justice Marivic Leonen

Commission on Audit (COA) Commissioner Mario Lipana may be impeached after former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan district engineer Henry Alcantara claimed that he facilitated some P1.4 billion worth of budget insertions for flood control projects.   Lipana’s wife—Marilou—serves as the president and general manager of Olympus Mining

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Tuesday, September 23, emphasized the critical role of a swift and functioning judicial system in the country’s fight against corruption, stating that delays in the delivery of justice continue to embolden abuses in government.  During the judiciary budget hearing, the senator underscored the role of

As arguments heat up during the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on Tuesday, September 23, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan stressed that there is no law that prevents those involved in the flood control corruption scandal from giving back stolen funds and luxury vehicles, among others.  This comes as debates on

To our distinguished guests and resource persons, magandang umaga po sa kanilang lahat.We are convening this Subcommittee J on Finance Hearing to hear the Judiciary budget. I have been tasked to defend the Judiciary budget for the 2026 budget debates and I’m thankful for your presence. It is interesting and

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is confident that public sentiment is behind those who will pursue the truth and unveil the web of corruption in the billions of pesos worth of anomalous infrastructure projects in the government.  The senator was asked about the current leadership under Senate President Tito Sotto during

Sa ating mga unipormadong lingkod-bayan mula sa MMDA, PNP, at AFP, maraming salamat sa inyong partisipasyon. Sa kabuuan, napanatili niyong maayos ang mga rally kahapon, September 21, lalo na sa violence-free na Trillion-Peso March kung saan nandun ang inyong lingkod. Kahit gaano karami ang tao at gaano kataas ang tensyon,

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said on Monday, September 22, that the Filipino public must remain vigilant in the face of mounting evidence being unearthed about the massive flood control corruption involving officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and several high-ranking elected officials.  “Tuloy-tuloy lang. We should

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on September 21 urged stakeholders to work toward a compromise that will resolve the uncertainty surrounding the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) elections, warning that prolonged delays could have “calamitous” consequences for the entire country. Pangilinan, whose 2025 campaign platform includes prioritizing socio-economic development