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Staying true to his advocacy of protecting the Philippines’ marine ecosystem and biodiversity, which encompasses the livelihoods of millions of Filipino fisherfolk in the coastal areas, Senator Kiko Pangilinan filed Senate Bill No. 1840, or the Blue Economy Act, to improve the sustainable development of the country’s maritime resources. The measure aims “to improve coordination, […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan expressed his strong support for the Philippine Animal Welfare Society’s (PAWS) call to strengthen the Animal Welfare Act further, underscoring the urgent need to enhance protections for animals and ensure stricter enforcement of existing laws. During his meeting with PAWS, Pangilinan, an advocate for animal welfare and a proud adopter of rescue […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan filed Senate Bill No. 1740, seeking to extend the period of estate tax amnesty availment to December 31, 2028 to help Filipino families settle their estate tax obligations without hefty penalties associated with not being able to pay the estate taxes within the deadline. The proposed measure seeks to amend Republic Act […]
The Senate adopted during its plenary session Senator Kiko Pangilinan’s proposed Senate resolution condemning the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s recent remarks against several lawmakers and public officials. Senate Resolution No. 256 was adopted, subject to amendments, following an interpellation by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and a manifestation from Senator Rodante Marcoleta. The resolution was signed […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan is calling for a Senate investigation into the issuance of an exploration permit that allowed a foreign company to conduct mining activities in Dupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya, amid concerns about the environment and ancestral rights. “The purpose of the inquiry, in aid of legislation, is to review whether the issuance and […]
A long-standing legal principle supports the Philippines’ ownership of the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in Palawan without having to argue about the nuances of international law, Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson said. Lacson said the Philippines became the owner of the KIG through a mode of acquiring territory known as discovery and effective occupation. […]
While there is existing legislation to defend the Philippines’ rights to the resource-rich West Philippine Sea, Senator Kiko Pangilinan underscored the need for continuous budgetary support for the country’s armed forces in the face of China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the region. Pangilinan made this call during the interpellation of some senators on his proposed […]
In pushing for the passage of an anti-political dynasty law, Senator Kiko Pangilinan expressed belief that removing dynastic families entrenched in the country’s political scene would also address widespread corruption and poverty. Pangilinan delivered an opening speech and some remarks during the anti-political dynasty hearing of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan was firm in defending his proposed Senate Resolution No. 256 on the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s remarks against several public officials, including himself, pointing out the need to enforce and defend the 2016 arbitral ruling and rally behind the Philippines’ uniformed personnel facing Chinese aggression in the contested West Philippine Sea. In […]
Sanitation inspectors – the unsung “foot soldiers” of the Department of Health who help safeguard public health at the community level – may soon get long-overdue improvements in benefits and working conditions under a bill filed by Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson. Lacson filed Senate Bill 1725, seeking to positively augment and improve the […]