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PANGILINAN URGES SENATE TO FIGHT FOR FOOD SECURITY

Senator Kiko Pangilinan reaffirmed his commitment to Filipino farmers amid the recent Senate leadership shake-up, saying political power struggles must never come at the expense of ordinary Filipinos already burdened by rising prices and worsening food insecurity. Pangilinan lamented how political conflicts often hit the poor and marginalized the hardest, especially as global crises continue […]

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PANGILINAN REAFFIRMS SENATE SUPPORT FOR PH NAVY 

Senator Kiko Pangilinan reaffirmed the Senate’s strong support for the Philippine Navy in safeguarding the country’s coastal waters and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) as the institution marks its 128th Founding Anniversary. During his recent visit to the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), Pangilinan expressed deep gratitude to naval forces and all uniformed personnel stationed in the […]

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PANGILINAN VOWS TO HELP BENGUET FARMERS

Senator Kiko Pangilinan met with farmers’ cooperatives in Benguet to listen directly to the challenges confronting vegetable growers and agricultural workers in the province, reaffirming his commitment to policies that strengthen food security and support Filipino farmers. Pangilinan, who was originally scheduled to defend his twin measures – the renationalization of the agriculture extension services […]

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PANGILINAN VISITS KALAYAAN ISLAND GROUP

Government officials, civil society organizations, academic institutions, media representatives, and members of the private sector must visit the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) in the West Philippine Sea to strengthen national awareness and solidarity amid continued aggression and harassment by China in Philippine waters, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said.  Pangilinan visited Pagasa Island recently to address the […]

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PANGILINAN: USE COCO LEVY FUND TO HELP FARMERS

Senator Kiko Pangilinan raised concern over the continued underutilization of the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund, saying billions of pesos meant to help coconut farmers remain unused while many continue to earn only around P200 a day. During the hearing of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform hearing on the coco […]

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PANGILINAN MARKS 1ST YEAR AS SENATOR

A year ago, then-senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan was at the tail end of his nationwide campaign for the 2025 midterm elections, bringing with him not only the promise of hope and good governance but also of food security, rural development, and the uplift of the lives of farmers and fisherfolk.  Now, after his surprising 5th-place […]

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PANGILINAN: NO VAT FOR POWER SYSTEMS LOSS CHARGES

Senator Kiko Pangilinan filed a measure to exempt system loss charges in electricity bills from the value-added tax (VAT), aiming to ease the burden of high electricity costs on Filipino consumers.  Senate Bill No. 2124, or the VAT Exemption on Systems Loss Act for Residential Household Consumers, seeks to amend Section 109 of the National […]

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PANGILINAN TO LEAD ‘SAGIP SAKA DAY 2026’

Senator Kiko Pangilinan will lead the launching of “Sagip Saka Day 2026” on Saturday, May 9, in Quezon City to strengthen his advocacies in uplifting the lives of farmers and fisherfolk, promoting rural development and sustainable farming practices, and ensuring national food security. Pangilinan, who chairs the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform […]

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PANGILINAN: GO AFTER PROFITEERS, RICE HOARDERS

Senator Kiko Pangilinan expressed deep concern over the reported 13.7% rice inflation rate for April 2026 and raised fears of price manipulation and profiteering amid the spike. The chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform called on the government to go after profiteers, hoarders, and abusive traders behind a possible rice […]

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PANGILINAN LAUDS AGRI TRUCKS TOLL FEE EXEMPTION

Trucks carrying agricultural and food products are temporarily exempted from toll fees on all expressways starting April 20, Sen. Kiko Pangilinan said.  “Salamat sa pagtutulungan ng Department of Transportation, Toll Regulatory Board, Department of Agriculture, at ng mga tollway concessionaires at operators, maiibsan nang bahagya ang problema ng mataas na gastos sa pagbyahe ng mga […]