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Senator Kiko Pangilinan commended the Bureau of Customs and the National Bureau of Investigation for the seizure of ₱35.4 million worth of smuggled agricultural products, saying the operation highlights the urgent need to curb smuggling, which contributes to the collapse of farmgate onion prices and undermines the livelihood of local farmers. The issue was among […]
Despite the controversies surrounding the Senate in the past weeks, Senator Kiko Pangilinan made sure to be present at Albay’s Agri Fiesta 2026 to vow continuous support for the agriculture and fisheries sectors, as well as push for critical legislation and policies. In his speech, Pangilinan underscored the importance of the Fiesta in recognizing the […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan called on local government units (LGUs) across the country to emulate Albay province in fully implementing the Sagip Saka Act to strengthen support for farmers and fisherfolk while ensuring affordable food for consumers. Pangilinan, a long-time champion of rural development and food security, said Albay’s proactive implementation of Republic Act No. 11321, […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan fully supports the Inter-Agency Task Force El Niño to mitigate the adverse impacts of the drought expected to be brought about by the El Niño phenomenon later this year. In a media interview in Albay province on the sidelines of his attendance at the Agri Fiesta 2026 there, Pangilinan explained that the […]
Senator Kiko Pangilinan wants the Senate to launch an inquiry, in aid of legislation, into the collapse of the nine-story building in Pampanga province, where four have been killed and 17 are still missing. Proposed Senate Resolution No. 406 seeks to look into the collapse of the nine-story building along Teodoro Street, Brgy. Balibago, Angeles […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]