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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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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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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 […]