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PANGILINAN REMEMBERS PNOY ON LP’S 80TH ANNIVERSARY

As Senator Kiko Pangilinan looks to the future of the Liberal Party (LP) amid the turmoil in the country’s political scene, he couldn’t help but reminisce about the legacy left by the late former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. Pangilinan, now the chair emeritus of the political party that Aquino once led, remembered the former […]

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PANGILINAN TO LP MEMBERS: STRENGTHEN OUR RANKS

The best way for the Liberal Party (LP) to prepare for the 2028 elections is to focus on the performance of its elected officials, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said during LP’s celebration for its 80th founding anniversary at the Bantayog Ng Mga Bayani.  Pangilinan underscored the importance for LP members to remain true to their mandate […]

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PANGILINAN PUSHES FOR ‘SAGIP SAKA’ IN CAMSUR

Armed with Executive Order No. 101, Senator Kiko Pangilinan went to Naga City, Camarines Sur for a renewed and strengthened push for the full implementation of the Sagip Saka Act, which allows the direct purchase of agricultural products by the government from farmers and fisherfolk without public bidding.  EO 101 was signed by President Ferdinand […]

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PANGILINAN WARNS: BE VIGILANT VS CORRUPT JUDICIARY

Stressing that combating corruption in the country depends on a functioning justice system, Senator Kiko Pangilinan urged the Filipino public to remain vigilant against an abusive judiciary that allows government and elected officials to escape accountability.  “This is not just a corruption issue. This is also a judiciary system justice issue. Mas malawak pa nga. […]

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PANGILINAN FILES ANTI-POLITICAL DYNASTY BILL

Senator Kiko Pangilinan has taken note of the interest of ordinary Filipinos to participate in public service during the past elections, but he emphasized that victories for those without the political machinery and the backing of big political parties and dynasties will remain a challenge if the proposed anti-political dynasty law is not passed. Pangilinan […]

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PANGILINAN TO GUARD P33-B FARM-TO-MARKET ROAD FUND

Senator Kiko Pangilinan issued a stern warning against any attempt to steal or misuse funds allocated for the government’s P33-billion farm-to-market road (FMR) program, stressing that he will pursue and hold accountable anyone involved in corrupt practices that deprive farmers of much-needed infrastructure. “We have put in place several safeguards para talagang matiyak (na walang […]

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P10-M ANIMAL WELFARE FUND IN 2026 BUDGET LAUDED

A new ₱10-million first-time allocation for the Animal Welfare Supervision and Accreditation Program made it into the 2026 national budget to professionalize animal welfare enforcement by supporting standards, inspections, and accreditation, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said.  “Layunin ng programang ito ang mapalawak ang pagtingin at pag-alaga sa mga animal rescues o nasa shelters ng makatao at […]

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PANGILINAN TO DA, BOC: GO AFTER ONION SMUGGLERS

As the country approaches the onion harvest season, Senator Kiko Pangilinan called on the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to intensify its anti-agricultural smuggling operations, warning that illegal imports could once again undermine local farmers and distort market prices. Pangilinan, the chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food, and […]

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PANGILINAN TO DA: MAKE MINDANAO PH FOOD BASKET

Senator Kiko Pangilinan said the expanded funding for Agricultural Food Hubs in the 2026 Department of Agriculture (DA) budget is a critical step toward unlocking Mindanao’s potential as the country’s primary food basket and stabilizing food prices nationwide. Under the bicameral conference committee report, funding for Agricultural Food Hubs rose from ₱2.125 billion to ₱2.625 […]

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DENR LAUDED FOR ACTION VS CAMSUR IRON ORE MINING

Senator Kiko Pangilinan lauded the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for its swift action against a Philippine-based mining corporation embroiled in alleged illegal iron ore-extraction activities in Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte. Following reports of illegal mining and extraction activities outside the permissible area and stockpile of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau-V (MGB-V), Pangilinan […]