Outgoing Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Tuesday, June 14 said there is a need to amend Republic Act No. 11524 or the Coconut Farmers Industry Trust Fund Act in order to ensure that farmers are well-represented. Pangilinan noted that the committee mandated to oversee the disbursement of...
President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s campaign promise to bring down the cost of rice to P20 per kilo is hard to achieve at this time with the lack of budgetary support to the agriculture sector, outgoing Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said on Tuesday, June 14. “Given the...
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...
Outgoing Senator Francis ‘’Kiko’’ Pangilinan on Friday, June 10 asked the government to free the farmers and peasant advocates who were arrested in Concepcion, Tarlac yesterday. Inquest proceedings on the charge of malicious mischief and obstruction of justice slapped against the 87 farmers...
Several senators are now slowly moving out of their offices at the Senate complex in Pasay city as their terms expire on June 30. Outgoing Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III said his taking out of his personal effects at his Senate office does not hurt as he looks at the transition from a high...
The Senate has approved a report recommending that social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Tiktok be held accountable for the spread of disinformation. Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, chairman of the Senate committee on constitutional amendments and revision of codes, drafted the...
As the end of her term draws near, Vice President Leni Robredo must face the question of her membership in the erstwhile ruling Liberal Party (LP), in which she is the incumbent chairperson. Vice President Leni Robredo (Photo from VPLR Media Bureau) Robredo will cease serving as chairperson of the...
Vice President Leni Robredo, through her official Facebook page, asked supporters to be wary of social media groups claiming to be the official Angat Buhay NGO account. Vice President Leni Robredo (Photo from VPLR Media Bureau) “Paalala po sa lahat na tumutok lamang sa VP Leni Robredo Page para...
Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan will meet their supporters in a thanksgiving event at the Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City on Friday, May 13. (Image from VP Leni Robredo’s spokesman Barry Gutierrez via Twitter) Robredo’s spokesman Barry Gutierrez...
Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan will hold a thanksgiving rally for their volunteers and supporters on Friday, May 13, at the Liwasang Aurora, Quezon Memorial Circle. Vice President Leni Robredo (Photo from VPLR Media Bureau) The event will start at 5 p.m.,, a...
Senatorial candidate Antonio Trillanes IV and his Magdalo Party conceded on Wednesday, May 11, after failing to a secure a spot in the recently concluded May 9 elections. Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV (FILE PHOTO/MANILA BULLETIN) “Ako at ang grupong Magdalo ay buong pusong tinatanggap ang...
Despite his impending loss in the May 9 polls, Vice-presidential candidate and Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has never lost his heart and political will to stand up for what is right. Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan (Photo courtesy of Team Kiko) Pangilinan, who ranked far second in...
