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ASF STATE OF CALAMITY TO HELP HOG RAISERS RECOVER

Extra funds may now be accessed to help hog raisers recover from the African swine fever (ASF), Senator Kiko Pangilinan said as he welcomes the declaration of a nationwide State of Calamity. “Matagal natin isinusulong ang hiling ng industriya at mabuti naman na sa wakas ay may deklarasyon na. Malaking tulong ang dagdag na pondo […]

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LOWER PORK IMPORT TARIFF, QUOTA A WIN – PANGILINAN

Senator Kiko Pangilinan welcomed the government’s revisions on the prevailing tariff and minimum access volume (MAV) for pork imports. “Tagumpay ito ng ating sama-sama at tulong-tulong na pagbabantay. Nagpursigi tayo para marinig ang hinaing ng mga apektado ng ASF at ang sobra-sobrang pag-angkat ng baboy,” said Pangilinan, who has raised the effects of African swine […]

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PANGILINAN BACKS URBAN POOR CARE IN BAYANIHAN 3

Urban-poor groups and various homeowners’ associations in Metro Manila and nearby provinces have asked Senator Kiko Pangilinan to ensure that their welfare is protected under the proposed Bayanihan 3 now being discussed in the Senate. “Kasama ang aming organisasyon at mga homeowners’ associations sa iba’t ibang resettlement sites sa NCR at Luzon, hinihiling namin ang […]

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SAVE JOBS, BUY PINOY-MADE PPES – PANGILINAN

Senator Kiko Pangilinan reiterated his proposal for the government to buy PPEs (personal protective equipment) made by local manufacturers and other COVID-related needs and aid in the country’s overall economic recovery. “Pagkakataon ang krisis. Crisis is opportunity. Makaka-recover tayo economically, magkakaroon ng trabaho ang marami kung gagamitin natin ang gawa ng sarili nating mga kababayan,” […]

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DECLARE ASF STATE OF CALAMITY NOW! – PANGILINAN

Over a month since the Senate passed a resolution urging the declaration of a state of calamity due to the African swine fever (ASF) which is needed to free up funds to address the disease, government officials say that a resolution has already been cleared for approval of the President. The Senate Committee of the […]

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PANGASINAN RICE FARMERS TO SUPPLY LGU PROJECTS

The Provincial Government of Pangasinan will start implementing a Palay Procurement Program where the government will purchase directly from farmers to supply provincial government institutions and projects. In a dialogue with local government units (LGUs) of Pangasinan, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said that it is the essence of the Sagip Saka Act. “Nakita na natin ito […]

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PANGILINAN TO GOV’T: USE SAGIP SAKA FOR FOOD NEEDS

As more local government units (LGUs) buy their food needs for their various projects directly from our farmers and fisherfolk as provided under the Sagip Saka Law, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said several national government agencies have food needs worth P41 billion this year. In an online consultation with farmers and provincial municipal agriculturists in Cavite, […]

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2 HOUSE REPS BACK SAGIP SAKA ACT – PANGILINAN

Two Pangasinan congressmen and local executives expressed support for the implementation of Sagip Saka Act as COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect local farmers and fishermen. Pangasinan’s 6th District Congressman Tyrone Agabas said his office, in fact, encourages Pangasinan LGUs to implement Sagip Saka. “This is a tool, a mechanism to capacitate not only the farmers, […]

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NMYL MARKS 30TH YEAR – PANGILINAN

Love Baronda, current president of the National Movement of Young Legislators (NMYL), was only a toddler when the group was formally formed 30 years ago. “Who would have thought na two years old pa lang ako, nag-birthing pains pala kayo conceiving this organization. And because of all your hard work, we are the beneficiaries of […]

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SENATE TO TACKLE PORK SMUGGLING, ASF — PANGILINAN

Pointing out the difference in the pork import figures of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) for 2020, Senator Kiko Pangilinan said the Senate will try to solve both the suspected massive smuggling of pork products and the African swine fever (ASF), which has severely affected local hog growers. […]