In a heartfelt interview on Toni Talks, former Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan gave viewers a rare glimpse into his life’s most intimate moments and pivotal choices.
Feb 25, 2025 02:45 AMFrom childhood dreams of becoming an astronaut to falling in love with the megastar Sharon Cuneta while working as a lawyer at ABS-CBN, Kiko laid it all on the table.
“I realized that while I couldn’t reach for the moon, I could still make a difference here on Earth,” he shared. “And that’s when I started to think about leadership and service.” “I saw my mom help students and neighbors without expecting anything in return,” he continued. “It was her quiet leadership that made me realize that you don’t need a title to serve. That’s where my journey began.”After a 4-1/2 term as a “konsehal” in Quezon City while completing his law studies at UP, Kiko’s first foray into major league politics didn’t go as planned. He ran for a congressional seat in Quezon City and lost.
But love has a way of rewriting the script. “I kept showing up, making her laugh, and eventually, she said yes,” Kiko revealed, his eyes lighting up. “I lost in politics, but I won in love. That’s the best plot twist of my life.”Kiko was all set to run for reelection in the Senate in 2022. But then came a call from former Vice President Leni Robredo. “She asked me to be her running mate two days before I planned to file for reelection to the Senate,” he shared.
With the May elections on the horizon, Kiko is ready to return to the Senate. “I’ve served without any taint of graft or corruption,” he emphasized. “I believe in integrity, and I think the Filipino people are looking for leaders they can trust.”
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