Keb Cuevas

In March 2025, former Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan proposed a free breakfast program for students from preschool to Grade 12, aiming to combat malnutrition and hunger among Filipino children. The proposal received mixed reactions.

Keb Cuevas · Follow 4 min read · -- Nung nabigkas ni former Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan ang proposal na free breakfast para sa lahat ng estudyante sa 2025 Senate comeback niya, ang daming naging reaksyon. Yung iba natuwa — finally, may laban sa gutom at malnutrition. Pero marami ring kumontra: “Populist,” daw. “Unrealistic.” “Magiging gulo lang sa gobyerno.” Pero as an agriculturist, I’d say — it’s not stupid. In fact, it’s a smart economic move — if done right.

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