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Anti-terrorism bill well-intended but unclear – CHR
'Napakaganda pakinggan ano ang intent ng ating mga legislators, pero hindi kasi nakasaad sa bill,' says CHR Commissioner Gwendolyn Pimentel Gana
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
PDP-Laban to support Cayetano as long as he’s Speaker
Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Velasco, the man whom Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano accuses of trying to oust him, does not attend the meeting
As coup rumors swirl, PDP-Laban sets meeting with Cayetano
There are also plans for Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Velasco to talk with Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano separately, but it remains to be seen if the latter would even be open to such a meeting
Lawmakers reject 'stupid' proposal to regulate campaign spending, contributions
Deputy Speaker Johnny Pimentel argues that it is 'restrictive' and 'unrealistic' for the state to regulate even the contributions given to candidates during the campaign
As allies jump ship, PDP-Laban stalwart wants 'balimbing' ban
(UPDATED) 'Nakakahiya na.... Hintuin na natin itong ugali na wala tayong mga prinsipyo, wala tayong pinapanindigan,' says House Deputy Speaker Johnny Pimentel
DILG: Proposed regional dev't authority 'not a political unit'
But Deputy Speaker Johnny Pimentel says the proposal would 'complicate' the process of implementing projects in the regions
Lawmakers hit VFA termination, urge DFA to give Duterte 'sound' advice
'Are we going to sacrifice the gains that we have made with the US-Philippine relationship just because of the cancellation of the visa of one senator?' asks Deputy Speaker Johnny Pimentel
‘Anti-democratic’ to ban dynasties, say lawmakers from political clans
'This is very anti-democratic because there are families elected democratically,' argues Isabela 1st District Representative Tonypet Albano
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
After killings, bill for marshals and bodyguards for judges pushed
'We cannot allow these brazen attacks on judges to go on without a forceful answer,' says Deputy Speaker and Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel
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
Who is Nellys Pimentel, Miss Earth 2019?
Learn more about Puerto Rico's first Miss Earth, who trained under the Philippines' Kagandahang Flores
IN PHOTOS: Nellys Pimentel's Miss Earth 2019 journey
Nellys makes history as the first Puerto Rican candidate to win the Miss Earth crown
Puerto Rico's Nellys Pimentel is Miss Earth 2019
Nellys is crowned the new Miss Earth 2019
LOOK: Nene Pimentel's final homecoming
Cagayan de Oro residents pay their last respects to the city's most illustrious son, former Senate president Aquilino 'Nene' Pimentel Jr
'Greatest president we never had': Friends, supporters pay tribute to Nene Pimentel
'Senator Nene has showed all the way for members of PDP-Laban to be brave and true because he was a teacher. He was teaching via his behavior, via his actions, via his moral courage,' says former Eastern Samar governor Lutgardo Barbo
Cane-bearing Duterte visits Nene Pimentel wake
Visibly tired and with difficulty walking, President Rodrigo Duterte attends the wake of the late former Senate President
Patriot, statesman, pillar of democracy: Tributes pour in for Nene Pimentel
Current government leaders, former colleagues, and various groups mourn the death of former Senate president Aquilino Pimentel Jr
Nene Pimentel: Courageous stalwart of democracy
Former Senate president Nene Pimentel fought for the powerless and promoted the rule of law, and these fueled his staunch opposition to the Marcos dictatorship
Former Senate president Nene Pimentel dies at 85
(3rd UPDATE) Malacanang hails Pimentel as a “giant among his peers”
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
Ex-Senate president Nene Pimentel 'in stable condition'
Commission on Human Rights Commissioner Gwen Pimentel Gana says water was removed from the lungs of her father, former Senate president Aquilino 'Nene' Pimentel Jr
Former Senate president Nene Pimentel 'very ill,' says family
PDP-Laban spokesperson Ron Munsayac says that Pimentel, the party chairman emeritus, is in the intensive care unit
P63 billion right-of-way funds proposed in 2020 budget
Deputy Speaker Johnny Pimentel calls on the DPWH and DOTr to be transparent on their multi-billion proposed allocations for right-of-way infrastructure projects
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
