Comebacking Senator Kiko takes oath before SC Justice Leonen

Senator-elect Francis Pangilinan, who won his fourth Senate six-year term in the May 2025 polls, took his oath before Supreme Court Associate Justice Marvic Leonen on Wednesday.

In a statement, Pangilinan said he was thankful for his hard fought poll victory which is also a reminder for him to continue to always stand for the benefit of Filipinos.

“Lubos ang pasasalamat natin sa Diyos, sa taumbayan, at sa lahat ng tumaya at kumilos para sa tagumpay ng kampanyang ito. Ang panunumpang ito ay hindi lamang simbolo ng tagumpay. Isa itong paalala ng tungkuling dapat gampanan: makinig, maglingkod, at manindigan para sa bawat Pilipinong nangangarap ng mas maayos na bukas,” Pangilinan, a lawyer, said.

(I am thankful to the Lord, my countrymen and to those who took part in this victorious campaign. This oath not only symbolizes victory. This serves as a reminder of the tasks ahead — listen, serve and stand firm for every Filipino who is dreaming of a better tomorrow.) 

“Hindi madali ang landas patungo rito, pero sa awa ng Diyos at sa lakas ng taumbayan, ang imposible ay naging posible. Maraming salamat sa tiwala. Para sa pagkain, para sa pagkakaisa, para sa Pilipino,” he added.

(The road going here was not easy, but with the grace of God and the strength of our countrymen, the impossible became possible. Thank you for the trust. For food, for unity for the Filipino.)

Pangilinan, who was barely at the tailend of the top 12 winning circle in preelection surveys, ultimately zoomed to fifth place by garnering over 15.2 million votes. — Llanesca T. Panti/RSJ, GMA Integrated News

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