Pangilinan serenades Senate panel with wife Sharon Cuneta's hit song during DAR budget hearing

Senator Kiko Pangilinan brought a touch of levity to the Senate committee on finance's budget deliberations for the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) on Thursday, breaking into song with a line from his wife Sharon Cuneta's hit "Bituing Walang Ningning." Pangilinan's impromptu performance came after a discussion on how better-organized farmers could help boost food supply and reduce hunger. The senator's musical interlude added a moment of humor to the otherwise serious budget proceedings. Agrarian reform and rural development are critical pillars for food security and economic growth in the Philippines, with the DAR's budget allocated for land distribution, support services, and infrastructure development for farmers. Pangilinan's gesture highlighted a moment of human connection and humor amidst crucial policy discussions. His wife, Sharon Cuneta, is one of the Philippines' most beloved singers, with her songs widely cherished by the public.