IKOT.PH
With two “Kikos”–Senator Kiko Pangilinan and Secretary Francisco “Kiko” Tiu Laurel Jr.–heading the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform and the Department of Agriculture (DA), respectively, the country’s agricultural sector can now move toward its goal of empowering farmers and ensuring food security. Pangilinan personally visited the DA office recently to meet with […]
Residents and visitors of Morong town in Rizal and the municipality of Mambajao in Camiguin Island can now make emergency calls to their 911 command centers using their preferred messaging apps. NGA 911 Philippines, provider of next generation, advanced emergency communication systems in the country, has activated its secure, omnichannel platform called NEXiS Message in […]
Senator Bong Go’s Malasakit Team visited and aided flood-hit families in Cebu City. The relief operations were successfully conducted in Barangay Mabolo in coordination with Barangay Captain Atty. Daniel Francis Arguedo and Barangay Cogon Pardo in coordination with Barangay Captain Jay Bacalso. Food packs, shirts, foldable fans, pens, basketballs, and volleyballs were distributed to a […]
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano signed Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4, mandating full public disclosure of key documents related to the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) and urged transparency in both the budget process and government loan transactions. The resolution seeks to strengthen fiscal transparency and reinforce public trust in government spending. This move comes after […]
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. led the agency in commemorating its 121st founding anniversary by paying tribute to the people behind the Bureau’s growing impact and performance. On a post in his official Facebook page, Lumagui said “what we’re really celebrating is not just 121 years of service — but the […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero has filed a landmark bill aimed at revitalizing the Philippine movie industry by granting tax exemptions and incentives to accredited stakeholders, while also institutionalizing the Nora Aunor Award for Film Excellence to honor outstanding cinematic works. The proposed measure, enrolled as Senate Bill No. 283 or the “Nora Aunor Act,” seeks […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero is seeking prison terms and penalties to prevent the malicious use of artificial intelligence (AI) to spread false information, malign individuals, and promote shady investment schemes for financial gain. “Used properly, AI could serve as a powerful tool for education, business, and other fields for improving productivity, research and finding solutions […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero expressed confidence that Senate Bill No. 783, which disqualifies public officials and their relatives up to fourth civil degree from entering into government contracts, will further sharpen the country’s procurement safeguards as part of the continuing efforts to fight graft and corruption. In filing the bill, Escudero said the measure directly […]
Emphasizing the critical role of the youth in revitalizing the country’s agriculture sector and ensuring food security for future generations, Senator Kiko Pangilinan vowed to make farming “enticing” for young Filipinos by improving incomes and providing sufficient government support. Speaking on Rappler’s “In The Public Square” recently, Pangilinan expressed renewed hope that young Filipinos will […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan expressed strong support for a Senate resolution that will urge President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to ban online gambling. Citing the social costs of online gambling, Pangilinan made a manifestation during the plenary session, comparing online gambling to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), which the […]