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KIKO VOWS TO PROBE HIGH PRICES OF GOODS IN SENATE

Former Senator Kiko Pangilinan has reiterated his commitment to look into the root cause of the high prices of goods, particularly rice, should he regain a Senate seat in the May elections. “Tumatakbo tayo hindi para pabagsakin ang administrasyon. Hindi rin natin hangarin na pabagsakin ang oposisyon. Ang mataas na presyo ng mga bilihin ang […]

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KIKO HITS GOV’T PLAN TO REMOVE EDSA BUS LANE

Describing it as a step backward for efficient mobility and road safety, former Senator Kiko Pangilinan has criticized the government’s plan to remove the EDSA Bus Lane.  Pangilinan said the Metro Manila Development Authority’s intention to phase out the EDSA Bus Lane is detrimental for commuters who enjoy daily faster travel time and safer commutes […]

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ARTISTS BACK KIKO PANGILINAN’S SENATE BID

Several prominent figures in the entertainment industry came in full force to express strong support for the senatorial run of former Senator Kiko Pangilinan in the upcoming May polls. Present during the Artists’ Night hosted by Pangilinan and his wife, actress Sharon Cuneta at a Makati restaurant were singers Ogie Alcasid, Jed Madela, Darren Espanto, […]

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PANGILINAN EYES POVERTY IMMERSION FOR GOV’T EXECS

Former Senator Kiko Pangilinan has proposed a law requiring all newly elected and appointed officials to experience living with the poor for several days, aiming to foster empathy and gain a deeper perspective on poverty’s realities. If elected, Pangilinan said legislating this program will be one of his top priorities, in line with his advocacy […]

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KIKO BACKS PLAN REQUIRING BETS TO ATTEND DEBATES

To provide voters an opportunity to scrutinize candidates’ track records and platforms, former Senator Kiko Pangilinan has expressed his full backing for the Commission on Elections’ plan to require candidates to participate in debates. The poll body earlier announced its intention to approve a resolution obligating candidates to join debates to help voters in choosing […]

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PANGILINAN TO DA: MAKE RICE PRICES AFFORDABLE

To ensure that affordable rice is accessible to the public, former Senator Kiko Pangilinan has urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to dispose of the National Food Authority’s 300,000-ton aging rice stock to KADIWA outlets once a food security emergency is declared. While Republic Act No. 11203 or the Rice Tariffication Law bars the NFA […]

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USE ‘ELECTORAL REVOLT’ VS CORRUPTION – PANGILINAN

Former senator Kiko Pangilinan, who is seeking re-election in the May 2025 elections, called on students, teachers, farmers, and entrepreneurs to take an active role in fighting corruption during a speech delivered at the Bicol University.  Addressing the massive corruption in government, Pangilinan emphasized the urgent need for collective action and electoral reform to restore […]

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KIKO VOWS: LOW PRICES OF GOODS, FOOD SECURITY

Alarmed by the highest self-rated poverty level in 21 years, former Senator Kiko Pangilinan declared that he will prioritize ensuring food security, advocating for a living wage for Filipino workers, and addressing the high prices of goods if he wins a Senate seat in the 2025 elections. Pangilinan emphasized that the December 2024 Social Weather […]

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KIKO VOWS: LOW PRICES OF GOODS IF ELECTED SENATOR

Former Senator Kiko Pangilinan has committed to addressing high food prices if he regains a Senate seat in the 2025 elections. During an interview on ABS-CBN’s Harapan 2025, Pangilinan emphasized that he would advocate for essential reforms similar to those he implemented as food security secretary during the Aquino administration from June 2014 to September […]

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PANGILINAN TO CHINA: STOP WPS ISSUE GASLIGHTING

Former Senator Kiko Pangilinan strongly condemned China’s gaslighting on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue, asserting that Beijing is the one blatantly violating the Philippines’ sovereignty and maritime rights. Pangilinan’s statement came after China defense ministry spokesperson Wu Qian accused the Philippines of provoking trouble in the area. Pangilinan also reiterated his call for the […]