While he welcomes the government’s move to release cash assistance from the P10-billion Presidential Assistance to Farmers and Fisherfolk to cushion rising production costs and ongoing challenges in the agriculture and fisheries sectors, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan also urged the immediate unlocking of some P18 billion from the Department of

In light of escalating tensions in the Middle East and their potential impact on global agricultural supply chains, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan emphasized the urgent need to strengthen domestic biofertilizer production as a strategic response to looming fertilizer shortages and rising costs. The senator visited the AgriSpecialist, Inc. (ASI) Bio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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