Senator Erwin Tulfo on Thursday, Nov. 20, asked the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) whether it plans to build any new irrigation systems or dams in 2026, noting that the agency is still dealing with a long list of unfinished contracts. During his interpellation on NIA’s proposed...
Senator Raffy Tulfo grilled officials of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on Thursday, Nov. 20, asking them to explain alleged defects in the Bulo Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (Bulo SRIP) in Bulacan despite the agency’s claim that the facility had already been rehabilitated. ...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan revealed on Monday, November 17 plans to propose a measure that would create a congressional commission to review and address the gaps in the Philippines’ justice system. Pangilinan said this is to address the low conviction rate of criminal cases in the...
Among today’s rising young politicians, Dasmariñas, Cavite congressman Kiko Barzaga has emerged as one of the most popular. In recent months, he has been making headlines—and winning the hearts of many Filipinos—with a mix of playful charm, quirky humor, and a refreshing yet resolute...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has hailed organic agriculture as a vital public health strategy to address the growing incidence of respiratory and lifestyle diseases among Filipinos. Pangilinan, in his speech at the 7th PH Natural & Organic Products Expo (PNOPEX) and the 11th Organic...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said the government should encourage local farmers to harvest their crops early and directly purchase their goods at fair prices for use in relief operations in evacuation centers. Pangilinan, author of the Sagip Saka Act, made the call urging the Department...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has welcomed the government’s decision to extend the rice import ban until the end of the year, saying it is a timely move to protect local farmers amid rising fuel prices and global market volatility. “Beyond supporting local farmers and stabilizing the...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Wednesday, Oct. 29, fired back at Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Austria Barzaga Jr. over his recent call to abolish the organization due to allegations of corruption, and for spreading fears that the agency “will become the cause of World War...
Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Sunday, October 26 commended the issuance of Executive Orders (EO) Nos. 100 and 101 by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., describing these initiatives as a “big win” for farmers and the agricultural sector as a whole. The President signed EO No. 100,...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Saturday, Oct. 25, urged Filipinos to remain vigilant and continue engaging in peaceful protest action, which he called the "best safeguard" against abuse in government. He said this in a radio interview with Usapang Senado over DWIZ following the...
While the Department of Finance (DOF) is pushing for the swift enactment of its priority tax measures in the 20th Congress, raising the already eye-sore 12-percent value-added tax (VAT) by three percentage points (ppt) next year is off the table. In a Facebook post, the DOF called out Cavite 4th...
Cue in the sad cat meow sounds since it is now official: Cavite 4th District Representative Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga, more popularly known as “Congressmeow Kiko Barzaga” online, was officially removed from the reserve force of the Philippine Army (PA). This was confirmed by PA...
