Senators urged the government on Sunday, March 1, to help keep oil prices in check following the United States and Israel’s attack on Iran. Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said the government should exhaust all efforts at keeping oil prices at bay as geo-political tensions in the Middle...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan urged the public on Wednesday, February 25 to remember that the commemoration of the Edsa People Power Revolution is about making the impossible become possible through the collective action of the people working for the common good. Pangilinan made his point...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Monday, February 23, has urged the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to crack down on individuals and groups using automated bots to hoard concert tickets for resale at exorbitant prices. Pangilinan, chairperson of the Committee on Justice and Human...
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform on Wednesday, February 18 issued a show cause order against Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Director Elizer Salilig to explain his non-appearance in the public hearing. Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, chairman of the...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is now pushing for the passage of a measure that seeks to establish a Private Basic Education Voucher Program that will extend financial assistance to private school learners from low- and middle-income households. In filing Senate Bill No. 1841, or the...
Senators have rejected the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s response to the Philippine Senate’s passage of Senate Resolution No. 256 condemning the statements it made against Philippine officials and institutions defending the country’s national sovereignty and maritime rights. Senator Francis...
The Senate on Monday, February 9 finally approved and adopted the resolution condemning the statements made by the Chinese embassy in Manila which criticized Philippine officials and institutions for defending the country’s national sovereignty. Senate Resolution No. 256 specifically denounced...
ILOILO CITY – Iloilo first district Rep. Janette Loreto-Garin said it is not enough to extend the suspension of Cavite fourth district Rep. Kiko Barzaga when he can actually be expelled from the House. “It should not even be an extension of suspension. His acts are tantamount to expulsion,”...
DAVAO CITY – Davao lawmakers strongly opposed on Wednesday, Feb. 4, the reported extension of the suspension of Cavite Rep. Kiko Barzaga. Reps. Paolo Duterte (first district), Omar Vincent Duterte (second district), Isidro Ungab (third district), and Harold Duterte of the PPP party-list slammed...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Monday, January 26 welcomed a Department of Agriculture (DA) order temporarily halting the processing of applications to convert agricultural lands into residential and industrial uses. Pangilinan lauded DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. for issuing DA...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Friday, Jan. 16, issued a stern warning against any attempt to steal or misuse funds earmarked for the government’s P33-billion farm-to-market road (FMR) program. In a radio interview, Pangilinan stressed that he will pursue and hold accountable anyone...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Friday, January 16 urged the public to remain vigilant against an abusive judiciary that allows government and elected officials to escape accountability. Pangilinan, who chairs the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights, said combatting corruption in...