Pushes for an Expansion of Agricultural Budget: Kiko's Stand

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Kiko Pangilinan Elevates Philippine Agrarian Vision

Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan, a senatorial hopeful, propels the agriculture sector to new heights, touting the P20-per-kilo rice as mere beginning. He insists on substantial budgetary increases to revolutionize farming and aquaculture in the country.

During his Bacolod City visit on April 30, Pangilinan asserted, "To make sustainable achievements in agriculture, we require a continuous influx of funds into this sector. budgetary support for harvest facilities, equipment, insurance, and essential resources is essential."

The aspiring senator accentuated the need for a significant funding boost compared to regional rivals like Vietnam and Thailand. He argued, "It's crucial that we raise our agriculture budget substantially. Ideally, we'd increase it by at least P100 to P200 billion annually for the next six years."

These increased funds, Pangilinan believes, will modernize the agricultural sector, enabling the execution of P20-per-kilo rice pledge made by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. during the 2022 presidential election.

Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson's endorsement boosts Pangilinan's campaign in the tight senatorial race, especially since Negros Occidental is a vote-rich province. Pangilinan expressed his commitment, promising to champion Lacson's legacy projects focusing on food security, agriculture, and fisheries modernization, and explore ways to bolster the province's agricultural sector further.

In addition to the proposed annual increases, Pangilinan also advocated for an additional P8 billion budget for the Department of Agriculture to invest in post-harvest infrastructure like drying and cold storage facilities, bolstering agricultural productivity.

As Pangilinan interacts with various Bacolod City sectors, including Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez and Councilor Celia Flor, at the Bacolod City Government Center, anticipation for his potential impact on the agricultural sector continues to grow.

Senatorial hopeful Kiko Pangilinan, during his visit to Bacolod City, emphasized the need for a significant increase in the Philippines' agriculture budget, arguing that it's crucial to match the spending of regional rivals like Vietnam and Thailand.
Pangilinan believes that an increase in the agriculture budget, possibly by up to P200 billion annually for the next six years, would modernize the sector, aiding in the execution of his pledge to sell rice at P20 per kilo.
Pangilinan's campaign received a boost when Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson endorsed him, particularly considering Negros Occidental's reputation as a vote-rich province.
In his commitment to Lacson's legacy projects, Pangilinan vowed to focus on food security, agriculture, and fisheries modernization, promising to seek ways to further strengthen the province's agricultural sector.
In addition to the proposed annual increases, Pangilinan also advocated for an additional P8 billion budget for the Department of Agriculture to invest in post-harvest infrastructure like drying and cold storage facilities, potentially boosting agricultural productivity.
As Pangilinan interacts with various sectors of Bacolod City, including the mayor and councilor, anticipation grows about his potential impact on the country's agriculture sector, given his policies and legislation related to agriculture, health, government, culture, general news, and politics.