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Pangilinan declines Blue Ribbon Committee chairmanship
Senator Kiko Pangilinan has declined the chairmanship of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, citing it would be unwise to accept a fourth committee leadership.
Pangilinan currently chairs the Committees on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform; Justice and Human Rights; and Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes.
He expressed his hope that Senator Panfilo Lacson would reconsider his resignation as Blue Ribbon Committee chair, but respects his final decision.
The senator emphasized his dedication to food security and the agricultural sector, stating his belief that focusing on these areas would allow him to best serve the country.
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