Rappler's latest stories on Francis Pangilinan
Lawmakers fear fake Facebook accounts meant for 'online tanim-ebidensiya'
'We must not allow social media to be used as a platform for identity theft, intimidation, or worse, a tool to plant bogus evidence,' says Senator Francis Pangilinan
Opposition 'not surprised' by Robredo's firing as ICAD co-chair
(UPDATED) Senators say the Duterte administration 'got snared in their own trap' and their plan 'to make [Vice President Leni Robredo] look weak backfired'
DND to reconsider AFP deal with China-backed telco after Senate review
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says they will 'think thrice, even 4 times,' after senators raised serious security concerns over Dito Telecommunity's plan to build cell sites within military properties
Pangilinan urges 'careful study' of proposal to drop rice farming in 23 provinces
'Puwede namang sabay at hindi isa lang ang pagpipilian,' says Senator Francis Pangilinan as the government mulls transitioning 23 provinces from rice farming to raising other crops
Senate to check AFP-Dito deal before Lorenzana decides on it
Opposition lawmakers want a chance to back out of a deal that might give the Chinese government '130 listening posts' all over the Philippines
Pangilinan wants fixed allowance for barangay health workers
'Barangay health workers are our front-liners for health, but they are behind in benefits and incentives. When their work conditions are okay, our health conditions will be better,' says Senator Francis Pangilinan
Pangilinan, Belmonte stay on as LP leaders
It takes the Liberal Party's leadership 4 months to issue the resolution affirming support for two of its key leaders who wanted to resign after the May elections
Pangilinan refiles bills seeking to speed up murder investigations
The senator says the proposed bills seeking mandatory autopsies on crime victims and crematories' compulsory collection of biological specimen will 'help solve cases swiftly and efficiently'
Pangilinan: 'Ang commuter, tao hindi sardinas'
Senator Francis Pangilinan has filed a bill that seeks to guarantee and protect the right of Filipinos to travel safely, conveniently, affordably, and with dignity
Duterte meant cops can accept gifts of 'insignificant value' – Panelo
'The giving of the gift is simply an appreciation by a thankful community for a job well done performed by the law enforcers,' says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo
We must rally behind Robredo, Pangilinan tells LP bloc in House
(6th UPDATE) 'We urge our fellow lawmakers at the House of Representatives to seriously consider where they stand in the face of the harassment and persecution brought upon our party chairperson,' says Senator Francis Pangilinan
Senate bill pushes for plan to manage rainwater
Senator Francis Pangilinan files a bill seeking to manage rainwater and have it used for irrigation, watering of plants, and firefighting, among others
Fellow senators hit Dela Rosa over 'shit happens' comment on kid's death
(UPDATED) 'Nonchalance has no place in this situation,' says Senator Panfilo Lacson in response to the controversial comment of Senator Ronald dela Rosa
Senators oppose joint Recto Bank probe by PH, China
(2nd UPDATE) 'It will never be a fair investigation when one is the oppressed and the other is the oppressor,' says Senator Francis Pangilinan
Pangilinan's resignation 'a sign of humility' – Liberal Party execs
Erin Tañada, Liberal Party vice president for external affairs and Otso Diretso senatorial candidate, says he admires Senator Kiko Pangilinan's courage during the tough campaign
Ka Leody wants to suspend canvassing of votes
Leody de Guzman also questions the 'undue haste' in the proclamation of Senate and party-list winners
Otso Diretso not conceding the fight just yet for Aquino, Roxas
The defeated opposition senatorial bets are hoping that their colleagues Bam Aquino and Mar Roxas can still make it to the Magic 12
Otso Diretso to make last stand in miting de avance at UP Diliman
(UPDATED) Several bands, singers, and spoken word artists are going to perform during the miting de avance, including Autotelic, Truefaith, Noel Cabangon, and Ebe Dancel
All Otso Diretso bets join forces in vote-rich Cebu
This is only the second time the opposition senatorial ticket will be complete in one city during the 2019 campaign period
LP: Remember dark 1978 elections, be brave in May 13 polls
Campaign manager Francis Pangilinan likens Otso Diretso to Laban opposition bets who struggled in the 1978 Interim Batasang Pambansa elections
Pangilinan: Local leaders supporting Otso Diretso fear retaliation from Duterte gov't
Otso Diretso’s campaign team taps volunteers to fill in the gap left by support from local politicians
Rappler Talk: Francis Pangilinan on challenges for Otso Diretso
The opposition slate's campaign manager Senator Kiko Pangilinan sits down with Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug to discuss challenges to winning
Otso Diretso starts online fundraising for its campaign volunteers
Senator Francis Pangilinan, Otso Diresto campaign manager, says the donations will help fund their grassroots campaign powered by mostly youth volunteers
Can Otso Diretso do a repeat of Robredo’s 2016 victory?
'Otso Diretso has so far successfully maintained the image that they are indeed opposition candidates. This is good for securing command vote for the coalition'
Senators to Filipinos: Be like Rizal, 'fight inequality and abuse'
'During this dark chapter in our history, when there is a prevailing culture of impunity and blatant attempts to desensitize us to violence and corruption, we are called upon to speak up, stand up, and fight back,' opposition Senator Leila de Lima says
‘Wheels of justice completely stopped’ 9 years after Maguindanao massacre
Opposition members condemn the slow pace of justice for the victims of what remains to be the deadliest attack on journalists in the world
PH quietly prepares joint exploration deal with China for Xi visit
(UPDATED) The framework for joint exploration of South China Sea's oil and gas resources could be the highlight of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the Philippines
Opposition senators seek probe into Sagay farmers' massacre
(UPDATED) 'This is not an isolated case as it only reflects the prevailing situation in many farmlands around the country,' says the 6-member Senate minority bloc
Minority senators seek Senate probe into spate of Cebu killings
'As duty bearers, the PNP must observe proper operational procedures in order to fulfill the organization’s obligation with respect to human rights-based policing,' says the Senate opposition bloc
Opposition senators seek suspension of fuel tax
Minority senators are hopeful that their colleagues will support the initiative this time
Duterte allies in Senate downplay medical tests
The President is healthy enough to discharge his duties, say Senators Ralph Recto and Koko Pimentel
Drilon dares Malacañang: File charges vs LP members in Duterte ouster plot
'Let me borrow Secretary Roque's own words. We should not take Roque seriously,' says Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon after the Palace official insisted on the Liberal Party's role in an alleged Duterte ouster plot
Senate minority seeks probe into Duterte's revocation of Trillanes amnesty
'Proclamation No. 572 is apparently being used to silence Senator Trillanes, one of the strongest critic of President Duterte and his administration,' says the Senate minority bloc in a resolution
Liberal Party: Duterte admin 'destabilizing itself'
(UPDATED) The Duterte administration should 'focus on rising prices of goods' instead of 'throwing baseless accusations,' says Liberal Party president Senator Francis Pangilinan
Sotto to minority senators: Don’t abuse Senate leadership's 'hospitality'
(UPDATED) 'Mahiya naman sila sa akin, 'wag naman nila abusuhin,' Senate President Vicente Sotto III tells minority senators after the opposition called on Senator Antonio Trillanes IV's supporters to troop to the Senate
Opposition senators to fight 'illegal, abusive' Duterte order vs Trillanes
(UPDATED) Senator Francis Pangilinan says the amnesty grant to Senator Antonio Trillanes IV 'could not be easily set aside by the whims of one man'
Senators want NFA chief Aquino fired over rice crisis
Senators Francis Pangilinan and Paolo Benigno Aquino IV call for a Senate investigation into the rice crisis in Zamboanga City, among others
Minority senators to SC: Allow video conference for De Lima in ICC case
To prove that her motion to personally appear during oral arguments is 'not a ploy to escape detention,' Senator Leila De Lima is 'willing to argue while in detention through a live video and/or audio feed'
Opposition tells Imee Marcos: Move on? You're remorseless
'How can those who were unjustly detained, tortured, and murdered move on when there is...not acceptance and recognition of wrongdoing on their part?' asks Senator Francis Pangilinan
Senate panel to probe NAIA runway mishap
'Bakit inabot ng dalawang araw bago magsimula ulit ang operasyon ng NAIA?.... The public deserves an acceptable explanation,' says Senator Grace Poe
Let's not forget Kian delos Santos, lawmakers say
'The act of remembering is an act of defiance against the killings. To forget is to give consent,' says opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros
Senators raise hell over Mocha's 'vulgar, desperate' federalism video
(3rd UPDATE) Federalism is already dead even without Mocha Uson, says Senator Ping Lacson. 'With Mocha Uson, the ashes should be thrown far away.'
Final version of coco levy bill shatters farmers' hopes
'Maaaring magtagal na naman ang aming paghihintay at pakikibaka bago makamit ng mga mahihirap at maliliit na magniniyog ang bunga ng coco levy,' says a national coalition of coconut farmers' movements
Senate minority to SC: Allow De Lima to argue on ICC case
'The issues in this case being of transcendental importance, Senator De Lima should not be prevented from personally arguing the case before the Honorable Court by mere reason of her incidental detention,' says the Senate minority bloc
Robredo, LP leaders hail bicam approval of Bangsamoro law
'The law is not just a document, but about charting a better future now for the people of Mindanao,' say leaders of the Liberal Party
Incompetent? 'Look who's talking,' Robredo camp tells Duterte
(UPDATED) Vice President Leni Robredo's legal adviser, Barry Gutierrez, lists the country's woes under President Rodrigo Duterte, including rising inflation, a bigger debt burden, and the spate of killings
Opposition senators seek probe into PTV's planned airing of Chinese shows
'Airing Chinese shows on our state-run network poses a danger of spreading Chinese propaganda sanctioned by our government,' minority senators say in filing Senate Resolution No. 780
Senate minority seeks probe into China plane landings in Davao
Opposition senators file Senate Resolution No. 779, seeking to determine if the 'technical stops' of Chinese military planes in the Philippines violated the 1987 Constitution
Senators condemn killing of Tanauan mayor Halili
(UPDATED) Senators call on the Philippine National Police to solve the killing, which opposition senators say is a result of President Rodrigo Duterte's drug war
On Eid'l Fitr, senators hope BBL will become law
The lawmakers believe the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law, which is pending at the bicameral conference committee level in Congress, will bring peace in Mindanao
