Rappler's latest stories on Koko Pimentel
2 months since, DOJ yet to start hearings on Pimentel quarantine breach
The justice department instead puts the pressure on complainant Rico Quicho to submit hard copies of his evidence
Senate Electoral Tribunal junks quo warranto vs Koko Pimentel
The Senate Electoral Tribunal dismisses two quo warranto petitions against Senator Koko Pimentel for lack of merit
[EDITORIAL] In the face of impunity and double standards, #LawIsLaw
Duterte and former police chief Bato dela Rosa have created a monster force – one that will make Hitler proud
After recovering, Sonny Angara tests positive again for coronavirus
The senator already recovered from COVID-19 in early April
Pacquiao, Pimentel banner chess fundraiser
Senators Manny Pacquiao and Koko Pimentel lead an online chess competition to raise funds for woodpushers affected by the coronavirus pandemic
Marcos says pushing for tax reform amid pandemic 'very bad timing'
NEDA Acting Secretary Karl Chua says the comprehensive tax reform measures pending at the Senate should be passed to support the coronavirus war chest. But these reforms will not increase government revenue.
DOJ summons Koko Pimentel over quarantine breach complaint
(UPDATED) The preliminary hearing is scheduled on May 20
Ex-law dean files complaint vs Koko Pimentel for breaching quarantine
Former University of Makati law dean Rico Quicho accuses the senator of 'blatantly' violating laws and putting Filipinos' lives in danger
NBI will also summon Koko Pimentel for quarantine breach
'I am not only sure when is his appearance considering that he is still under quarantine,' says National Bureau of Investigation Deputy Director Ferdinand Lavin
[EDITORIAL] Nada de coco? Nada rin sa puso at malasakit
Para sa amin, ang pinakamalaking kasalanan ni Koko ay hindi ang pagiging 'nada de coco' o ang hindi paggamit ng kokote, kundi ang kawalan ng puso
Koko Pimentel’s wife gives birth amid coronavirus issue
(3rd UPDATE) The baby tests negative for coronavirus
Pacquiao residence on lockdown after viral video with Pimentel
'Please be a model example,' writes Barangay Dasmariñas head to Manny Pacquiao as coronavirus-positive Koko Pimentel attends his party
Duque: Public safety relies on everyone's discipline to follow quarantine protocols
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III's statement comes after two high-ranking government officials allegedly breached home quarantine protocols
Malacañang won't call out Pimentel and Yap, cites 'conflicting' reports
(UPDATED) Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo says an investigation should be done first for 'true facts' to come out
Ex-law dean offers help in suing Pimentel for quarantine breach
'May this also serve as a needed reminder that the rule of law is superior to the rule of any public official,' says lawyer Rico Quicho, whose offer to help is out of 'disbelief and frustration' over the DOJ's 'double standards'
S&R confirms Koko Pimentel shopped at BGC store on March 16
CCTV footage shows the senator shopping at S&R's BGC branch on March 16 when he was supposed to be in quarantine
'Mortal sin': Angel Locsin apologizes for endorsing Koko Pimentel
The senator sparks public outrage for violating quarantine rules even as he experienced symptoms of coronavirus, which he later tested positive for
#KokoResign, #KokoKulong: Netizens rage vs Pimentel for breaking quarantine protocols
(UPDATED) The senator's name rises to the top of Twitter Philippines' trends list as citizens call for his resignation and arrest
'Compassion': DOJ not investigating Pimentel quarantine breach without complaint
The justice department also rules out a warrantless arrest, as Secretary Guevarra appeals for compassion
Makati Med denounces Pimentel's 'irresponsible, reckless' protocol breach
The Makati Medical Center slams Senator Koko Pimentel's actions, saying he 'added to the burden' of the hospital by violating his home quarantine and exposing health workers to possible infection
TIMELINE: When Pimentel tested positive for coronavirus
(3rd UPDATE) Here's a timeline of events leading up to Senator Aquilino 'Koko' Pimentel's announcement that he is positive for the coronavirus
Pimentel tests positive for coronavirus
(4th UPDATE) Senator Koko Pimentel says he was at the hospital with his wife – who was supposed to give birth on Wednesday, March 25 – when he learned about the test result
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
Groups threaten graft complaint vs TWG of motorcycle taxi pilot run
Lawyers ask why Senator Pimentel endorsed Joyride to the motorcycle taxi pilot run, and why 9 other applicants were denied entry
Koko Pimentel says he endorsed JoyRide to avoid Angkas monopoly
‘[A] pilot testing program must reflect real life situation and there should be competition and not a monopoly,’ says Senator Pimentel, who is friends with the owners of JoyRide
JoyRide sought Koko Pimentel's endorsement in pilot-run bid
Despite the senator's endorsement, JoyRide Vice President for Corporate Communications Noli Eala says he doesn't think it helped their application for the pilot-run of motorcycle taxis
VP as drug czar? Pimentel says job for Duterte's alter ego only
Former top cops-turned-lawmakers Senators Panfilo Lacson and Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa believe that only the President has 'sufficient authority' over law enforcement officials
Koko Pimentel, wife Kathryna expecting a baby
'I have seen how great and wonderful you are, as a person, a wife, a mother to our two boys, and as a soon-to-be mother again to our third child,' Senator Koko Pimentel says in his first wedding anniversary message to Kathryna
Pimentel questions need for SOGIE bill
Senator Aquilino Pimentel III says discriminatory acts covered exclusively by the SOGIE equality bill need to be identified under the measure
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
Here are the biggest campaign contributors to 2019’s winning senators
(UPDATED) Businessmen, friends, family, and political parties bankroll the campaigns of the 12 winning senators in the 2019 midterm elections
SC declares Koko Pimentel's faction as 'legitimate' PDP-Laban
But the Supreme Court does not close the doors to the rival faction filing a direct case against the legitimacy of Senator Koko Pimentel's group
PDP-Laban open to term-sharing but Velasco should be Speaker first
Senator Aquilino Pimentel III, PDP-Laban president, says this will 'help settle the issue of House Speaker which has been dragging for a considerable period of time'
Amid Senate leadership row, Pimentel tells Villar: Mind your own party
'Mind your own party. Kung may problema ka sa party mo, do not assume na may problem kami sa party namin,' says PDP-Laban president and Senator Aquilino Pimentel III
Koko Pimentel: Magic 12 tally still 'too close'
'We still have to be worried and...we still have to be vigilant,' says reelectionist Senator Koko Pimentel, who is 11th in the partial, unofficial tally as of Tuesday afternoon, May 14
Koko Pimentel dropped from Hugpong ng Pagbabago sample ballot
Sara Duterte admits they only put 12 names on the sample ballot. Koko Pimentel, in response, says he still wants to thank Hugpong ng Pagbabago for their time together on the campaign trail.
Koko Pimentel, Mar Roxas early bird voters among Senate bets
(3rd UPDATE) Senatorial bets start casting their votes on Monday, May 13
Reelectionist senators join forces amid blurry political lines in 2019
Senate leaders and other incumbent senators also lend a helping hand, in an attempt to preserve the 'camaraderie' and 'status quo' in the chamber
Tito Sotto endorses all 7 reelectionist senators
'Ako po'y 27 taon nang senador. I have been with the best and the brightest,' says Senate President Vicente Sotto III, as he makes a pitch for the 7 senators seeking reelection
Duterte leads PDP-Laban campaign rally in Cagayan
Reelectionist Governor Manuel Mamba, a former Liberal Party stalwart who jumped ship to PDP-Laban, hosts the campaign rally in Tuguegarao City
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
Anti-Martial Law Pimentel shares 2019 campaign stage with Imee Marcos
'We respect the President's personal decision to endorse Marcos,' PDP-Laban tells Rappler
Pimentel: Don't politicize Maria Ressa's arrest
'Alisin natin politika, pino-politicized kasi iyan,' Senator Aquilino 'Koko' Pimentel III says
7 reelectionist senators band together for 2019 campaign, elections
Senate President Vicente Sotto III endorses all reelectionists, including opposition Bam Aquino, for 'unity'
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Comelec junks petitions vs Pimentel senatorial bid
(UPDATED) The Commission on Elections dismisses petitions alleging that Senator Aquilino Pimentel III is seeking a prohibited third term as senator
Duterte’s chosen ones: Who will benefit most from the President’s endorsement?
The popular President Duterte is supporting multiple slates. His blessing will be more critical to some, than to others.
Pimentel: Don't fear China, focus on legality of joint exploration
What matters is not who the Philippines is engaging in joint exploration with but whether or not the agreement abides by the Constitution, says administration bet Koko Pimentel
PDP-Laban: Fielding 5 Senate bets not a sign of weakness
It's a strategic decision, says PDP-Laban president Senator Aquilino Pimentel III
LIST: Who are Senate top spenders in 2017?
Former Senate president Aquilino Pimentel III has the highest spending in 2017, including P3.9 million for foreign travels. But he says it comes with the position.
