Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Thursday, July 24, called for urgent reforms in government procurement policies to allow farmers to sell rice directly to national agencies and local government units (LGUs). Pangilinan lamented that under the current system, traders are favored over...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has renewed his push against entrenched family rule in politics as he filed a bill seeking to prohibit political dynasties in the country. Pangilinan pointed out the issue on political dynasty has long been enshrined in the Constitution but never translated...
Former vice president and now Naga Mayor Leni Robredo came to the defense of Senators Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan, saying that they did what was necessary to win the 2025 senatorial race without compromising their principles. “Sa atin lang, if we fight right, may chance tayo. Gaya ng ginawa...
Amid speculations surrounding his possible alignment in the Senate, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Thursday, July 10, said that he 's ready to work with all sides. "Malaya silang magsalita. Pero malinaw ang aking paninindigan: handa akong makipagtulungan sa lahat ng...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday, July 10 said she feels no reason to feel betrayed over reports Senators Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan and Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV will be joining the majority bloc once the Senate formally opens for the 20th Congress. “No, I don 't feel a sense of...
Former senate president Franklin Drilon defended Senators Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino for reportedly joining the Senate majority bloc, saying that the move doesn’t mean they are no longer part of the opposition. In an interview on OneNews PH, the former senator and stalwart of the Liberal...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Sunday, July 6 urged the National Food Authority (NFA) and local government units (LGUs) to immediately buy palay and other produce directly from Filipino farmers at fair market prices. Pangilinan made the appeal following reports that palay is now being...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Saturday, July 5 said Senators Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan were “likely” to align with the majority bloc supporting Senate President Francis Chiz Escudero when the 20th Congress opens its first regular session on July 28. In an...
An industry-led advocacy group on Friday, May 23, expressed strong support for the current leadership of the country’s education agencies—calling on President Marcos to reappoint key officials amid his call for Cabinet secretaries to submit courtesy resignations. PBEd backs Angara, Benitez amid...
When Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino woke up on Election Day, all they had was a slim chance to get into the Magic 12 of the Senate race as both had stayed largely in the margins of surveys in the week leading up to May 12, 2025. This campaign photo of senatorial candidates Kiko Pangilinan and Bam...
Former senator Kiko Pangilinan, who will more than likely secure a spot in the Senate’s Magic 12, said it was a “miracle” that he received as much votes since he was well-outside the winning circle in pre-election surveys. Senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan is poised to make a Senate...
Senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan went to cast his vote in Cavite on Election Day, May 12, hoping for the best for his Senate comeback bid and the entire national polls. Senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan casts his vote at the Inchican Elementary School in Cavite. (Photo courtesy of Kiko...
