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Pimentel wants Angkas CEO Angeline Tham declared 'persona non grata'
(UPDATED) 'Her acts of deriding our sovereign laws is high-handed, arrogant, and irresponsible, which should not be countenanced but be condemned to the fullest,' says Senator Koko Pimentel of Angkas CEO Angeline Tham
Pimentel on his way out? 'About time' PDP-Laban elects new leaders, senator says
'We will call for a national assembly. We will listen to the voice of the members kung sino ang gusto nila (who they want). Definitely, there will be some changes,' says party president Aquilino Pimentel III
'Unjustified' to sanction PDP-Laban lawmakers who won’t back Velasco
Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda, who is supporting speakership bet Martin Romualdez, opposes the planned sanctions of the PDP-Laban leadership
On his birthday, Gatchalian endorses 6 out of 7 reelectionist senators
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian says he is endorsing the bid of his friends in Senate, whom he fully believes will serve 'with integrity'
Pimentel sees hope for federalism shift in Senate after 2019 elections
With administration-allied senatorial bets dominating pre-election surveys, Koko Pimentel expects more federalism supporters in the Senate after the May 13 polls
New law provides bigger discounts for political ads
President Rodrigo Duterte signs a law designed to benefit candidates with smaller budgets, in time for the 2019 elections
Duterte officially endorses 11 chosen candidates for May 2019
(UPDATED) ''Pag natalo itong mga kandidato ko, balikan ko kayo,' President Rodrigo Duterte jokingly tells the audience during PDP-Laban's proclamation rally in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan
Senators seek to make premature campaigning a crime
The bill will attempt to supersede a 2009 Supreme Court ruling that decriminalized the provision in the Omnibus Election Code
PDP-Laban struggles for unity, survival ahead of 2019 polls
(UPDATED) Aside from the infighting, PDP-Laban faces threats from other Duterte-allied parties, especially the Hugpong ng Pagbabago of President Duterte's daughter Sara Duterte Carpio
Duterte to meet PDP-Laban factions on Aug 9
Rodrigo Duterte is meeting with his party-mates due to infighting between two camps, that of Senator Aquilino Pimentel III and lawyer Rogelio Garcia
Tito Sotto elected as Senate president
(UPDATED) Vicente Sotto III, who takes over from Aquilino Pimentel III, says he is 'deeply humbled and sincerely grateful' for the opportunity to lead the Senate 'at this critical and challenging time'
Koko Pimentel to marry partner in mid-October 2018
Resigned Senate president Aquilino Pimentel III has been in a relationship with Kathryna Yu for at least two years now
Koko Pimentel resigns as Senate president
(3rd UPDATE) Aquilino Pimentel III nominates Vicente Sotto III as his successor, saying, 'This is an example of a peaceful and willing transfer of power in the Senate'
Sotto: I won’t allow Senate to be 'trampled' on
(UPDATED) Senators expect Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III to provide the kind of protective leadership that Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III failed to show when his party mate, Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, attacked the Senate
Senate President Tito Sotto? Likely this year, says Lacson
This change in Senate leadership could happen within the year, possibly in July or in October, when Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III files his certificate of candidacy for reelection
Hontiveros hits 'reckless' Duterte appeal for OFWs to leave Kuwait
'President Duterte is promising our OFWs jobs back in our country when he can't even sign an executive order to address labor contractualization and protect the workers' security of tenure,' says Senator Risa Hontiveros
'Friends of the party' in initial NPC senatorial lineup
'They more or less fit into the ideals, objectives, and goals of the party,' says Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III of the initial lineup of the Nationalist People's Coalition
Senate President Sotto? 'I'm open to it'
When asked if Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III will step down once he files his certificate of candidacy for the 2019 elections, Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III says there have been discussions 'to that effect'
Alfredo Lim joins Duterte’s PDP-Laban
Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III says, however, that the ruling party has yet to decide whether Lim will be its mayoral candidate in Manila against incumbent Joseph Estrada
PDP-Laban to give 'unknowns' shot at Senate slate – Pimentel
Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III says the ruling party will consider even poor performers in surveys on possible senatorial aspirants
BBL passage by end of May? 'We'll still give it a try,' says Pimentel
Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III says this follows the timeline of Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri, chair of the Senate subcommittee on the Bangsamoro Basic Law
If SC ousts Sereno, Senate impeachment court may vote on validity of removal – Pimentel
If the Supreme Court ousts Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno via quo warranto when the Senate is already convened as an impeachment court, the latter can determine whether or not to proceed with the trial, says Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III
Freddie Aguilar for senator? Yes, PDP-Laban eyes him for 2019
(2ND UPDATE) Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III says broadcast journalist Jiggy Manicad is also included in the initial lineup
Robredo, Pimentel keep 'good' satisfaction ratings – SWS survey
(UPDATED) Despite an 8-point dip in their numbers, the second and third highest officials of the land retained their 'good' satisfaction ratings
Congress seeks government regulation of drones
Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III says drones must be regulated because they could also be used to violate people's rights, especially the right to privacy
Pimentel vows to 'fight' for reelectionist allies in PDP-Laban slate
This comes after Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito aired the grievance of reelectionist senator-allies that they were left out despite having supported the government
Senate OK needed in Int'l Criminal Court withdrawal? Trillanes, Pimentel clash
Senator Antonio Trillanes IV says Senate concurrence in treaty withdrawals is in the 1987 Constitution 'by implication,' but Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III disagrees
Senate leaders slam 'unconstitutional' petition to oust Sereno
Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III says Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno can only be removed through impeachment, while Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon says the petition is 'a slippery slope'
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, February 28, 2018
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Pimentel: Nothing wrong with PDP-Laban ties with China's Communist Party
'Isn't this a free country? If someone else wants to run the party then they should first join, get elected as party leader, and then run it the way they want to run it,' says Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III
Senate orders arrest of ex-Comelec chief Bautista
Senator Francis Escudero says Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III signed the order last Wednesday, February 21
Trillanes calls on Senate to defend De Lima, press freedom, right to life
Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III and Senator Manny Pacquiao question the claims of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, as they defend President Rodrigo Duterte
Hontiveros slams Pimentel for giving staff info, Senate CCTV to Aguirre
But Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III says the data given to Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II, including the CCTV videos of the different areas of the Senate, are part of public records
Pimentel: Why not sell smuggled luxury cars to foreign buyers?
'The proceeds can be used to help calamity victims,' says Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III
Pimentel on Senate probe into Duterte's wealth: 'A tragic waste of time'
But why did the Senate investigate the issues against former Vice President Jejomar Binay and family? Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III says 'Evidence??? Word vs building! That is a building of a difference!'
Is there a need to change the 1987 Philippine Constitution?
While the Constitution is not perfect, many argue now is not the time to change it
FULL TEXT: Archbishop Villegas' guide on charter change
What ethical norms must govern changing the Constitution?
Who should draft new charter? Not Congress, Villegas says
Archbishop Socrates Villegas also slams proposals to extend the terms of government leaders as the Philippines shifts to a federal form of government
Joint voting on Cha-Cha? Senate's problems, plans against it
If the Senate's vote is needed on ordinary bills, why not on the crucial task of amending the 1987 Constitution?
Duterte rejects term extension, suspended polls
'There will be no suspension of elections, and there will be no term extension, especially for me,' President Rodrigo Duterte tells MindaNews
Pimentel denies factions in PDP-Laban amid word war with Alvarez
'No, walang factions. Nagtutuksuhan lang kami,' claims Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III on the word war between him and Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez
No term extension for Duterte? ‘Sino’ng niloko nila?’ says De Lima
What's the New Year’s wish of the jailed senator? ‘Kung mag-resign na siya, magiging happy po ako,’ she says, referring to President Rodrigo Duterte
Alvarez on party-mate Pimentel: Senate must have 'active' leadership
This isn't the first time the Speaker has criticized the Senate, which he has called 'mabagal na kapulungan (the slow chamber)'
Pimentel hits Alvarez: Senate not slow, it's Congress' 'critical chamber'
'The Senate is the nag-aaral na kapulungan... Again I say, change mindset: quality over quantity,' Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III says in response to House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez's criticism
Meet Pimentel's 'life partner' leading PDP-Laban's humanitarian arm
Kathryna Yu, the partner of Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III, heads the ruling party's civic arm called PDP-Laban Cares established in 2017
Pimentel calls for Senate probe into Canada trash
103 container vans of trash from Canada were illegally shipped by an Ontario-based company to Manila from 2013 to 2015. They remain on Philippine ports.
Congress to hold joint session on martial law extension
The Senate and the House of Representatives will tackle the request of President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, December 13
Senators laud Railways Usec Chavez after resignation
Some senators say Cesar Chavez is a 'big loss' to the Department of Transportation
Senators welcome possible entry of foreign telco player
But Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV says the focus should not be on China alone, as there are other foreign and local companies keen on entering the market
Senators in UK to 'discuss, improve' bilateral ties under Duterte
Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III leads the delegation, composed of 7 other senators, including Minority Leader Franklin Drilon
