Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is urging Malacañang to issue an executive order that will direct national government agencies and local government units to buy food directly from farmers and fisherfolk under the landmark Sagip Saka Act, which allows for such kinds of purchases without public bidding. Speaking during the Senate

Amid the massive corruption in the anomalous flood control projects currently gripping the nation, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan pointed out that such big-ticket infrastructure projects must also address the agricultural sector’s long-standing irrigation challenges.  The senator underscored the need to invest in water management systems—particularly water impoundments—to harvest the more

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said that there will be no witness protection for the embattled Sarah and Curlee Discaya if their sworn statement that implicated several lawmakers and government officials in the anomalous flood control projects is “edited” or “photoshopped.” This came after the couple, whose construction firms were awarded

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is once more highlighting the need to institutionalize reforms aimed at making farmers more credit-worthy, a move that is crucial in revitalizing the country’s agriculture sector and ensuring food security. During the open forum at the Harvard Kennedy School alumni meeting on Friday, September 5, the

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan had worn many hats in his life—most notably, he was a lecturer on civil, political law, and labor law for seven years before throwing his hat into the Senate ring in 2001 and serving in various capacities in government.  It is that background and him being

July 2023 o dalawang taon na mula nang ideklarang tapos na ang Covid-19 public health emergency. Huli man, salamat pa rin at pinayagan nang i-release ang pondo para sa 1.4 million claims ng ating healthcare and non-healthcare workers.  Tinrabaho na nila ito mula noong 2021 hanggang 2023 sa local government

For the Philippines to reach developed nation status, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said the government must ensure that farmers and fisherfolk have access to critical government aid that will lead to rural development and improved livelihoods for the most impoverished in the agricultural sector.  In his speech during the Harvard

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan expressed his willingness to create a law that will give “subpoena powers” to the independent body that will probe the anomalous flood control projects.  The senator made the offer via a Facebook post on Friday, September 5, sharing a screenshot of a news item about President

With flood control issues dominating headlines and simultaneous investigations being conducted by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan underscored the principle of co-equality between the two chambers. “They may find issues relative to their own concern and we will also find issues relative to