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KIKO TO PBBM: CERTIFY AS URGENT BILL EXTENDING AGRI SERVICES TO FARMERS, FISHERFOLK

August 24, 2025

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is asking President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to certify as urgent a bill institutionalizing the extension services provided by the government to farmers and fisherfolk to ensure rural development and uplift the living conditions of agricultural workers.  The senator, who chairs the Senate Committee on Agriculture,

KIKO PUSHES FOR WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT BILL TO ADDRESS FLOOD PROBLEMS

August 23, 2025

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan called for the passage of a comprehensive National Water Resources Management Law to address the escalating flood problems across the country.  Filed on July 25, Senate Bill No. 225 or the National Water Resources Management Act seeks to establish a more coordinated framework for managing the

KIKO: ENTICE THE YOUTH TO AGRICULTURE BY INCREASING INCOME

August 22, 2025

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has renewed his call to revitalize the agricultural sector by actively engaging the country’s youth, emphasizing the critical role of young Filipinos in securing the nation’s food future and driving innovation in farming.A long-time advocate for agricultural development and food security, the senator highlighted the urgent

KIKO SEEKS MALACAÑANG EO ON FLOOR PRICE FOR GOVT. PALAY PURCHASES UNDER SAGIP SAKA ACT IN TIME FOR SEPT. HARVEST SEASON

August 21, 2025

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan urged Malacañang to immediately issue an Executive Order (EO) setting a floor price for palay (unhusked rice) purchases by both national government agencies and local government units (LGUs), in line with Republic Act 11321 or the Sagip Saka Act. He stressed that the issuance is urgent

STATEMENT OF KIKO PANGILINAN ON NINOY AQUINO DAY 2025

August 21, 2025

Linggo nun at nag-a-advance birthday celebration ako sa bahay ng aking 20th birthday kasama ang aking mga frat brods nang mabalitaan namin ang pagpaslang kay Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. Oo mga Frat brods ko sina Marcos Sr. at si Ninoy Aquino sa Upsilon Sigma Phi sa UP. Ang marahas

KIKO PUSHES FOR CREATION OF AGRI COOPS TO EMPOWER FARMERS, FISHERFOLK

August 21, 2025

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform, is actively advocating for the establishment of more agricultural cooperatives across the country as a vital step toward modernizing Philippine agriculture and improving the productivity and incomes of farmers. During a recent hearing of the

KIKO NAMES SUSPECTED SMUGGLERS, HOARDERS OF AGRI PRODUCTS

August 20, 2025

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan revealed the names of companies and individuals suspected to have misdeclared smuggled frozen mackarel, red and white onions—valued above the threshold amount of ₱10Million for it to fall under the non-bailable offense of economic sabotage.  The list was disclosed during the first public hearing of the

KIKO LEADS SENATE INQUIRY INTO HIGH FOOD PRICES, VOWS TO COME UP WITH CONCRETE AND URGENT SOLUTIONS

August 20, 2025

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Wednesday, August 20, led the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform’s first public hearing on the high prices of food and other commodities, promising to come up with urgent solutions to address hunger and food insecurity in the country.  In his opening statement

OPENING STATEMENT – 1ST COMMITTEE HEARING OF SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND AGRARIAN REFORM

August 20, 2025

20 AUGUST 2025 Magandang umaga sa mga kapwa ko lingkod bayan. On May 19, the Monday after elections, pagkatapos ng halalan, sabi ni President Marcos inamin niya sa sarili niyang mga salita, “Ang mga opisyal ng gobyerno ang nasa likod ng rice smuggling at nag-i-ismuggle, mga opisyal din ng gobyerno.