Kiko Pangilinan, nagsalita matapos madamay sa usap-usapan ukol sa Senado

• Senator Kiko Pangilinan addressed the recent commotion inside the Philippine Senate through a post on X
• Pangilinan denied rumors claiming minority senators were allegedly warned ahead of the incident
• The senator described the situation as “shocking” and “sad,” saying he had never witnessed such lawlessness inside the institution
• He emphasized his desire for the Senate to return to its duties and continue serving the Filipino people properly

Kiko Pangilinan addressed the recent controversy surrounding the alleged commotion inside the Philippine Senate, particularly the rumors claiming that minority senators were supposedly warned ahead of time that chaos would erupt.

In a statement posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, Pangilinan expressed disappointment over the incident and emphasized that he also wants answers regarding what truly happened inside the institution.

“Tulad ng ibang Pilipino, gusto ko ring malaman kung ano ang tunay na nangyari? Paano nangyari? At bakit nangyari?” the senator wrote.

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The longtime lawmaker admitted that the situation deeply shocked him, especially given his years of experience serving in the Senate.

“Bilang senador, na ngayon ay nasa ika-apat na non-consecutive term, nakakagulat at nakakalungkot ang nangyari,” he stated.

Pangilinan further described the alleged disorder inside the Senate as alarming, noting that the institution has long been regarded as one of the country’s respected and secure government bodies.

“Hindi pa ako nakaranas ng ganyang level of lawlessness sa loob ng isang tinuturing na kagalang-galang at ligtas na institusyon ng Pilipinas,” he added.

Despite the controversy, the senator stressed that he wants to continue focusing on public service and fulfilling his responsibilities to Filipinos.

“Gusto kong magpatuloy na magtrabaho at magsukli sa araw-araw na sakripisyo ng sambayanang Pilipino, at i-deliver ang hinihingi nila sa lahat nating lingkod-bayan: competent, patas, at efficient na serbisyo publiko,” Pangilinan said.

“Gusto kong bumalik ang Senado sa mga tungkulin nito,” he continued.

The senator also directly denied the circulating allegations suggesting that members of the minority bloc had prior knowledge that a disturbance would occur.

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“May mga kumakalat na sabi-sabi na na-warningan daw kaming nasa minority na magkakagulo. Hindi totoo ‘yun,” Pangilinan clarified.

He then explained why he was no longer present in the Senate before the alleged commotion intensified.

“Umalis ako nang maaga sa Senado dahil may meeting ako sa labas,” he revealed.

Pangilinan’s statement quickly gained attention online, with many netizens discussing both the incident itself and the rumors tied to the alleged advance warning. Others also echoed the senator’s sentiments, calling for transparency and clarity regarding the events that unfolded inside the Senate.

Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan is a Filipino lawyer and veteran legislator who has served multiple terms as a Senator of the Philippines, most recently returning to office in 2025. He is widely recognized for his advocacy in agriculture and food security, having authored landmark legislation such as the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act and the Sagip Saka Act.

In another report, Anne Curtis expressed sadness after catching up on recent Philippine news involving a Senate-related incident. The actress described the situation as deeply unfortunate and said it was disheartening that such events were happening in the country. She encouraged the public to stay informed, closely observe ongoing developments, and learn from current events. Anne also urged everyone to continue praying for the Philippines amid the growing concerns.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh