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Message of Kiko Pangilinan to mark the end of Ramadan

March 31, 2025

Eid Mubarak to our Muslim brothers and sisters! As the crescent moon marks the end of Ramadan, it’s a time to celebrate family, friendship, and the joy of breaking the fast.In this celebration of Eid’l Fitr, let’s reflect on Prophet Muhammad’s teachings of love, respect, and mercy for all. Al-Mustafa

Kiko Pangilinan backs small fisherfolk’s preferential access to 15-km municipal water zone

March 30, 2025

Former senator and senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan expressed his full support for reinstating the 15-kilometer municipal water zone that gives preferential access to small-scale fishermen. Noting a current petition asking to reverse the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision to declare as unconstitutional the 15-kilometer municipal water zone, the former senator said

Statement of former Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on the detention of Filipino nationals in Doha

March 30, 2025

I am deeply concerned about the recent reports of several Filipino nationals being detained in Doha, Qatar. At this time, we urge the Philippine government to provide immediate legal and consular assistance to ensure their safety and fair treatment under Qatari law.Many of our fellow Filipinos leave their families behind

Kiko calls for tougher action vs. human trafficking after rescue of 176 OFWs from Myanmar

March 30, 2025

Former Senator and senatorial candidate Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has called for stronger protections for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) following the recent rescue and repatriation of 176 Filipinos from Myanmar, many of whom were victims of human trafficking and illegal recruitment. Pangilinan expressed deep concern over the continued exploitation of Filipino

Pangilinan barnstorms Albay province

March 30, 2025

Former Senator and senatorial candidate Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan over the weekend visited various areas in Albay as part of his Bicol campaign, meeting with volunteers, supporters, and local officials.He kicked off his Albay run with a meeting with supporters in Polangui, discussing his food security agenda and the benefits of

Kiko Pangilinan bats for P500-M calamity fund for farmers to bring down prices of rice

March 29, 2025

Former senator and now senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan called on the national government to provide a P500-million to as much as P1-billion calamity or disaster fund to help address the oversupply of rice and bring down the prices of food in the market. In an interview on WOW Radio’s “Frontline” while

Pangilinan bats for full implementation of Sagip Saka Act to bring down prices of food 

March 29, 2025

Former Senator and independent senatorial candidate Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan emphasized the need for the full implementation of the Sagip Saka Act as a means to bring down prices of rice and other agricultural products. Pangilinan said the Sagip Saka Act, which he championed in the Senate as principal author, allows

KIKO PANGILINAN ON THE THREAT TO SUSPEND THE TAX PRIVILEGES OF OFWS

March 28, 2025

Nakababahala ang mga usapin sa posibilidad ng pagsuspinde sa pribilehiyo sa buwis ng mga Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) na nagpoprotesta at nagpapahayag ng saloobin sa mga isyu. Naniniwala ako na mas magandang harapin ang isyung ito na may patas na pagtingin at pag-unawa.Ang mga OFW ang haligi ng ating ekonomiya.

Kiko Pangilinan calls on national government to intervene in NFA’s overstock rice

March 27, 2025

The national government must intervene and put measures in place to allow the National Food Authority (NFA) to release its overstocked buffer rice, unload its warehouses, and bring down the prices of rice in the market, former senator and senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan said on Thursday, March 27. A former