Fresh off his successful Senate comeback, Senator Kiko Pangilinan filed 10 priority legislative measures in the 20th Congress—delivering on his promise to fight hunger, uplift the agricultural sector, and ensure food security for all Filipinos.
“Sa ating pagbabalik sa Senado, katulad ng ating mga nakaraang termino kung saan isinakatuparan natin ang ating mga pangako sa taumbayan, atin pong pinag-aralan, binusisi, at nakipag-dayalogo sa iba’t ibang sektor upang ihain ang una nating 10 priority legislative measures,” Pangilinan said.
“Ang ating naging pangako ay ‘walang kulay ang gutom,’ kaya ‘yan ang ating magiging sandigan.”
“Ang ating naging pangako ay ‘walang kulay ang gutom,’ kaya ‘yan ang ating magiging sandigan at saligan ngayong tayo’y inihalal at muling pinagkatiwalaan ng taumbayan,” the veteran legislator added.
Central to his legislative thrust is the expansion of his landmark Sagip Saka Act (RA 11321), which allows national and local governments to buy directly from farmers and fisherfolk without public bidding. The seasoned lawmaker also seeks to institutionalize a “Libreng Almusal” program in all public schools to ensure every child begins their day with a healthy meal—while also supporting local food producers.
Beyond food programs, the senator’s proposed measures tackle transparency in public spending, the creation of dedicated departments for water and fisheries, environmental protection, and urban agriculture.
