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Senate Trade and Commerce Committee Chair Koko Pimentel III said on Wednesday that administration Senate bets “would continue the commendable job done by President Rodrigo Duterte in maximizing the country’s economic potential.” Pimentel also vowed to propose and pass more laws aimed at improving investments, infrastructure, and skills education, while at the same time addressing […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III has filed a bill that seeks to bar foreign sex offenders, including those whose names are listed in any sex offender registry, from traveling to the country. “To fully protect our vulnerable children from these sexual predators, this bill mandates the creation of a sex offender registration and notification program, allows […]
Better economic opportunities for everyone, from fisherfolk to finance giants. This according to Senate Trade and Commerce Committee Chair Koko Pimentel III, is “one of the core principles” of the administration’s economic agenda, and is one of the reasons voters should choose the senatorial candidates being endorsed by President Rodrigo Duterte. The senator from Mindanao […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III is encouraging delinquent taxpayers with unsettled estate tax liabilities to avail of the amnesty period provided by Republic Act 11213, which was signed into law by President Rodrigo Duterte on Feb. 14. The new “Tax Amnesty Act” aims to enhance revenue generation for the government by encouraging citizens to pay the […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III on Sunday thanked President Rodrigo Duterte for endorsing his re-election bid, crediting the support of the President for his strong showing in the latest survey of senatorial candidates. “I am honored and grateful for the endorsement of the President. His support for PDP-Laban’s candidates is a tremendous boost in what is […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III is seeking the expansion of the list of value-added tax (VAT)-exempt medicines to include those prescribed for the treatment of mental health conditions. Senate Bill No. 2193 filed by Pimentel seeks to further amend a provision in the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, particularly Section 109. “While the Mental Health […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III on Wednesday welcomed the decision of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) decision that declared him eligible to run for senator in the midterm polls in May, saying that “justice was served.” In its 12-page ruling dated Februry 13, 2019, the Comelec’s First Division dismissed the two petitions for disqualification filed against […]
PDP LABAN president and Senator Koko Pimentel III, lamented the seemingly slow probe into the death of an aide of election lawyer and former Biliran Rep. Atty. Glen Chong as he called on the PNP to solve the crime immediately. “It’s about time that the PNP steps up its capability to investigate and solve crimes. […]
“Let’s stop the blame game and vaccine fearmongering. What we urgently need now is close cooperation between the DOH, DSWD, DILG and even the DepEd in stemming the measles outbreak.” This was the statement made by Senator Koko Pimentel III as he called on various government agencies to coordinate with one another to ensure that […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III reiterated the urgency of passing an “anti-endo” law, saying that a measure banning the hiring of workers for fixed-term arrangements or end of contract (endo) schemes should be considered “highest priority” before the May 2019 elections. “Ensuring job security is one of the goals of the current administration. A law, a […]