Kiko Pangilinan’s Senate comeback bid gets Escudero’s support

Senatorial candidate and former senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan (center) meets with Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero (right) and Sorsogon Governor Boboy Hamor (left) in that province on Saturday, March 29, 2025.  (Photo from Chiz Escudero/Facebook)

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Francis Escudero on Wednesday showed support for the Senate comeback bid of the Liberal Party’s  Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan.

In a social media post, Escudero said he met with Pangilinan in Sorsogon over the weekend, discussing legislation they worked on during their time together in the Senate.

“Umaasa ako na ang aming magandang samahan ay maipagpapatuloy kung si Sen. Kiko ay papalaring makabalik sa Senado,” Escudero said in his post.

(I expect our working relationship to continue if Sen. Kiko is given the chance to return to the Senate.)

Pangilinan previously gained the endorsement of another former colleague, Sen. Win Gatchalian, during his visit to Valenzuela City last March 21. 

READ: Escudero endorses Aquino; Gatchalian backs Pangilinan

On Tuesday, Escudero likewise aired his support of Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino senatorial candidate and former senator Bam Aquino, who is running alongside Pangilinan as a tandem.

READ: Aquino’s Senate comeback bid gets backing from Escudero, Ong

The Senate President’s expression of support for his former colleagues’ comeback bids comes with 40 days left until election day.