Will the quest to make Senator Sherwin Gatchalian as the next Senate president push through? For Sen. Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, who was ousted as Senate leader by newly-elected Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano last May 11, everything depends on the numbers. Nevertheless, Sotto rejected...
If it 's not Senator Sherwin Gatchalian for Senate President, then they 're not interested. This was how Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson described the minority bloc 's support for Gatchalian to lead the upper chamber. "Sabihin na nating cast in stone ano, as of this moment. Dahil...
Another heated exchange unfolded in the Senate plenary between Senators Robinhood Padilla and Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan when the former raised concerns over alleged “unparliamentary” conduct during a previous session. Padilla returned to the floor to formally address what he described as a...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said that he is ready to file counter charges against fellow Senator Robin Padilla in the event the latter formally files an ethics complaint against him. Pangilinan made the statement on Tuesday night, May 12, after he and Padilla figured in a heated debate...
Amid discussions regarding Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, tensions rose between Senators Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan and Robinhood Padilla on Tuesday, May 12, after the latter objected to being shouted at. Padilla accused Pangilinan of shouting at him when the latter raised a point of order...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Tuesday, May 12 apologized to resource persons invited by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform for the abrupt cancellation of its scheduled hearing due to the sudden leadership change in the Senate. Pangilinan made the apology in...
The Senate leadership is planning to designate one of its members to act as the impeachment manager in preparation for the possible impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson disclosed this on Wednesday, May 6, saying they are...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan believes that Naga City Mayor and former vice president Leni Robredo "is in the best position" to unite the Liberal Party and its allies, disagreeing with the latter regarding her pronouncement of not running for the presidency in 2028. Having witnessed the...
As the Middle East situation remain volatile, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan emphasized the urgent need to strengthen domestic biofertilizer production as a means to address a looming fertilizer shortage and rising costs. Pangilinan made the call following his visit to the AgriSpecialist,...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is pushing for swift passage of measures renationalizing agricultural and fisheries extension services and establishing a relevant bureau to strengthen the country’s food system amid global disruptions. Renationalizing extension services for agricultural and...
Vegetable cartels are allegedly threatening farmers who are selling their produce at a lower price to community pantries that provide free food to those in need. Ana Patricia Non, initiator of the Community Pantry Philippines, said Wednesday, April 8, such an issue has been persistent in the...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan wants an inquiry into the impact of rising oil prices on the cost of agricultural and fisheries production across the country. Pangilinan, chairperson of Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform, filed Senate Resolution 346 to also know the...
