Kiko Pangilinan is a Filipino lawyer, farmer, politician and social media influencer. He served as senator of the Republic of the Philippines for 18 years.
Latest Update
March 13, 2023 – Kiko Pangilinan is happy to announced that his followers on Facebook has reached 1 million.
September 30, 2022 – Kiko Pangilinan was elected as chairman of the Liberal Party.
June 1, 2022 – Senate approved Senate Resolution No. 1018 commending Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan for his immeasurable contributions to the chamber’s fruitful achievements during the 17th and 18th Congresses.
* Kiko Pangilinan lost his vice-presidential bid to Sara Duterte, running mate of former Senator Bongbong Marcos. He said he will become a full time farmer after his lost but he also promised to help the Angat Buhay Foundation to be established by his running mate Leni Robredo who also lost her bid for the presidency.
October 8, 2021 – Senator Kiko Pangilinan filed his certificate of candidacy for vice president in tandem with Leni Robredo who is running for president. Earlier, his wife actress and singer Sharon Cuneta expressed her support for him.
Personal Information
Complete Name –> Francis Pancratius Nepomuceno Pangilinan
Nickname –> Kiko
Date of Birth –> August 24, 1963 (age 60)
Place of Birth –> Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Residence –> Alfonso, Cavite Province (where his organic farm own Sweet Spring Country Farm is located)
Net Worth –> 23.9 million (as of December 31, 2020)
Family
Wife –> Actress and singer Sharon Cuneta (Married 1996)
Children –> Frankie Pangilinan, Miel Pangilinan, Miguel Pangilinan, and step-daughter KC Concepcion
Father –> Donato Pangilinan Jr.
Nephew –> Actor Donny Pangilinan
Education
College –> University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman
Degree –> Bachelor of Arts in English, Major in Comparative Literature
Law School –> UP College of Law
Master’s Degree –> Master of Public Administration degree at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government
Political Career / Work Experiences
2022-Present – Chairman, Liberal Party
2022 – Ran for vice president but lost to Sara Duterte
2001-2013, 2016-2022 – Senator
2016-2022 – President, Liberal Party
2014-2015 – Chairman, Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization
2004–2007 – Senate Majority Floor Leader
1998-1992 – Councilor, Quezon City
Affiliations
* President, Liberal Party since 2016
* Member, Liberal Party since 2001
Bills / Laws / Resolution
Senate Resolution 953 – A report recommending that social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Tiktok be held accountable for the spread of disinformation
Senate Bill No. 2450 or the Permanent Validity of the Certificates of Live Birth, Death and Marriage Act
Republic Act No. 11524 or the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act
Republic Act 11478 to increase the bed capacity of the Bicol Medical Center from five hundred (500) beds to one thousand (1,000) beds
Republic Act 11321 or the Sagip Saka Act which aims to empower farmers and connect them to market
Republic Act 11511, Amending RA 10068 or known as the Organic Agriculture Act of 2010
Republic Act No. 11476 or the GMRC and Values Education Act (Co-Author)
Republic Act No. 11510 or the Alternative Learning System Act
Republic Act No. 11525 or the COVID Vaccination Program Act of 2021
Advocacy / Achievements
* Ayudang Bigas para sa panahon ng ECQ (Rice Distribution during ECQ)
* Food Security
* Agricultural Modernization
* Inclusive Governance
See also: List of Philippine Senators
See also: Top Government Officials Under President Rodrigo Duterte