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Healthy Balance Between Tourism and the Broader Social and Environmental Context – PIMENTEL

  Senate President Koko Pimentel III declared his support for sustainable tourism that would improve quality of life for all, respect for the environment’s regenerative capacities, and more inclusive decision-making processes along with the growth in the tourism sector. Pimentel made his statement in a speech before the 6th United Nations World Tourism Organization International […]

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Serve the People, Help Reform Philippine Justice System – PIMENTEL

  “Together, we must restore the faith of our people in our Justice System and the Rule of Law.” This was the message of Senate President Koko Pimentel III to the new graduates of the University of the Philippines College of Law, as the former Bar topnotcher urged the aspiring lawyers to contribute to efforts […]

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Government Rebuilding Efforts Need Private Sector Partnership – PIMENTEL

  With the government poised to invest billions of pesos to rebuild Marawi City, Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel on Tuesday said that the private sector’s support would be a critical element in efforts to help the residents of Marawi recover from the armed conflict that has devastated the city. “With government forces getting close […]

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Senate to Investigate Alleged Computer Glitch in Banking Financial System – PIMENTEL

  Senate President Koko Pimentel lll said he would seek a legislative inquiry into the alleged computer glitch that hit the financial system of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Monday, causing inconvenience and panic among several bank clients. Pimentel said that the “internal data processing error” which the BPI admitted to have ruptured […]

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Honor Courage of Soldiers Fighting for Flag and Country – PIMENTEL

  To mark Independence Day, Senate President Koko Pimentel III called on the nation on Monday to remember and honor the courage of our men and women in uniform, as well as thank them for their service to our country. Pimentel urged Filipinos everywhere to “remember the courage of all those who fought for our […]

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Senate to Prioritize Passage of Tax Reform Package – PIMENTEL

  Senate President Koko Pimentel III on Thursday said that the Senate would prioritize deliberations of the President’s comprehensive tax reform package when sessions resume on July 24, given the importance of the measure vis-a-vis the government’s infrastructure and economic development plans. “The Senate is well aware of the significance of these tax reform measures […]

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Economic Development Most Effective Weapon Against Terrorism – PIMENTEL

  The development of Mindanao’s economy and infrastructure could prove to be the government’s most effective weapons against terrorism and extremism, as bringing jobs and economic opportunities to Mindanao can aid efforts to thwart attempts to radicalize youth in the region. This according to Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, who on Wednesday said that […]

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Senate Ends First Regular Session With Passage of Landmark Bills – PIMENTEL

  The Senate last week already adjourned sine die and officially ended the First Regular Session of the 17th Congress, which has been marked by the passage of a number of landmark bills on public services, health and justice reforms. The Senate approved, a day before it adjourned, a package of bills including the amendments […]

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Terrorists, Not the Government, Are the Enemy – PIMENTEL

  Those who have sown terror in Mindanao and threaten the safety and security of our citizens are the enemy––not the government and certainly not our men in uniform.” This according to Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, who on Sunday urged the public to view the President’s declaration of martial law in Mindanao as […]

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Safety of Marawi, Mindanao Residents the President’s Priority – PIMENTEL

  Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III said on Wednesday that ensuring the safety of Marawi City residents and security of Mindanao is President Rodrigo Duterte’s top priority even as Congress waits for President Rodrigo Duterte’s report justifying the declaration of martial law in Mindanao, following a series of attacks by Maute terrorists in Marawi […]