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KIKO WANTS TO UNLOCK BUDGET, PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS AMID MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

April 9, 2026

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan called for the immediate use of existing appropriations and other available resources for agriculture and food security programs, while also urging stronger collaboration with the private sector to bolster the country’s local food systems amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.  The senator and chairperson of

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OPENING STATEMENT OF SEN. KIKO PANGILINAN FOR HEARING ON SENATE RESOLUTION 346 (AS DELIVERED)

April 8, 2026

MARAMING SALAMAT SA INYONG PAGDALO DITO SA PAGPUPULONG NA ITO. NAPAKAHALAGANG PAGPUPULONG SA USAPIN NG FOOD SECURITY – PAGKAIN, SA GITNA NG KRISIS. EXECUTIVE ORDER 110 DECLARING STATE OF NATIONAL ENERGY EMERGENCY WAS ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENT FEW WEEKS AGO. THIS RESOLUTION WAS FILED — SENATE RESOLUTION 346 WAS FILED

KIKO PUSHES ANEW FOR PASSAGE OF AGRI EXTENSION SERVICES, COOPS MEASURES TO FACE GLOBAL CHALLENGES

April 8, 2026

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is urging the swift passage of key agricultural measures—the renationalization of agricultural and fisheries extension services and the reestablishment of the Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Cooperatives—to strengthen the country’s food systems and resilience as the Philippines faces mounting pressures from climate change and disruptions in

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KIKO CALLS OUT COLD STORAGE OPERATORS FOR RESTRICTING FARMERS’ ACCESS

April 7, 2026

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan expressed serious concerns over reports that cold storage facilities are saturated with imported agricultural products, preventing local farmers from accessing essential storage services. This situation could worsen post-harvest losses and threaten national food security. The senator, who chairs the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian

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SEN. KIKO FLAGS 60% GAP IN FARM AID, URGES AICS & TUPAD FOR FOOD PRODUCERS

April 6, 2026

As the prolonged conflict in the Middle East continues to strain agriculture and fishery inputs, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan stressed that the ₱10-billion Presidential Assistance to Farmers and Fisherfolk supports only 4.18 million of the country’s 10.76 million food producers registered under the Department of Agriculture’s Registry System for Basic

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SEN. KIKO SAYS NO CALVARY FOR CONSUMERS, WARNS JAIL FOR CRISIS PROFITEERS

April 4, 2026

As the conflict in the Middle East drives up fuel and food prices, and as Filipinos observe Holy Week, a season of reflection and sacrifice, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Friday warned traders and retailers against exploiting the crisis, stressing that price gougers and hoarders face criminal charges. He said

AGRI-AGRA TEAM FORMS TASK FORCE TO ADDRESS IMPACT OF MIDDLE EAST CRISIS ON FOOD SECURITY—KIKO

March 31, 2026

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan announced that the AGRI-AGRA Team has organized a dedicated task force to closely monitor and respond to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, with a focus on mitigating its impact on the nation’s food security, agriculture sector, and overall economy. The AGRI-AGRA Team is composed of

KIKO SHARES GLIMPSE OF UPCOMING PODCAST EPISODE WITH SENATORS ERWIN, WIN

March 31, 2026

Away from the storied halls of the Senate, where they are currently working together to address the energy and food crisis facing the nation, Senators Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, Erwin Tulfo, and Win Gatchalian found themselves at the Alvarez Park Cafe in Valenzuela City to catch up on their newfound friendship

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KIKO SEEKS MORE DA INTERVENTIONS AS FUEL HIKES THREATEN FOOD SECURITY

March 29, 2026

Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is calling for additional government interventions to protect farmers and fishers from the mounting economic pressures caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. During the Proactive Response and Oversight for Timely and Effective Crisis Strategy (PROTECT) Ad Hoc Committee on Thursday, March 26, the