Outgoing Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Tuesday, June 14 said the incoming administration of President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. should do as much for the Philippine agriculture sector especially in light of a potential food crisis brought on by the war in Ukraine. “We...
NIGHT OWL Anna Mae Lamentillo While working for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (UN-FAO), I have seen the extensive damage caused by super typhoon Yolanda in nine of the Philippines’ poorest provinces. I can never forget the first time I...
The Philippines and the Republic of Korea signed an agreement to boost the Philippines' fishery exports to the East Asian country. Photo from the Department of Agriculture The South Korean Embassy in the Philippines announced this after the two countries signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA)...
A group of agricultural professionals, farmers and agricultural development workers have expressed their support for the candidacies of Vice President Leni Robredo and Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan in the May 9 polls. Vice President Leni Robredo and Sen. Kiko Pangilinan (Photo from VPLR Media...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo and her running mate vice presidential bet Senator Kiko Pangilinan gained another set of endorsements for the May 2022 polls, this time from over 150 farmer organizations and food security advocates across country. (Image courtesy of KMP) Ten days...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto formally opened on Wednesday, April 20, the Ugong Urban Vegetable Garden at the Marikina River Riverside Boulevard in Barangay Ugong, Pasig City. (Photo courtesy of Mayor Vico Sotto's Facebook Page) The project was made in coordination with the City Environment and...
ILOILO CITY — Secretary William Dar of the Department of Agriculture (DA) led the review of the country’s food security plan amidst the impact of the war in Ukraine. “This is to prevent further agricultural economic slowdown and threats of food insecurity caused by the conflict between Russia...
Vice-presidential aspirant Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan cited the need to ensure the country's food security as this is directly related to the education of young students. Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan (VPLR Media Bureau) Pangilinan made the statement as he participated in the Vice...
If Vice President Leni Robredo wins and he doesn’t, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said on Saturday, Feb. 26, that he would prefer a Cabinet post in agriculture and fisheries. Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan (VPLR Media Bureau) This will bring the senator back to his post as a food...
Former Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary and senatorial aspirant Emmanuel ‘Manny’ Piñol seeks to advance programs to improve the lives of farmers and give food security to Filipinos. This was after the second day of the official campaign period for the 2022 national elections, when...
Aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan said Sunday, Feb. 6, that he will use his campaign for the May elections as an opportunity to open the conversation on food security and the situation of local farmers and fishermen in the country. Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan (Photo...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo has signed a covenant with various environmental groups detailing their commitment to protect and preserve the environment. Vice President Leni Robredo signs a covenant with various environmental groups outlining her green agenda if elected...
