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Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel has predicted “smooth sailing” for the confirmation of Juan Edgardo Angara as Secretary of Education when he faces the congressional Commission on Appointments (CA). “We expect Secretary Angara’s trouble-free confirmation,” Pimentel, CA Assistant Minority Leader, said. “Secretary Angara is widely recognized to be immensely qualified for the job.” “Secretary […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III joined the chorus of voices expressing disapproval of Vice President Sara Duterte’s remarks about appointing herself as the “designated survivor.” “Sana hindi niya ginawa iyon sa context ng SONA. Sana hindi niya ginamit ‘yun na joke. Hindi magandang joke ‘yun,” Pimentel said in an interview with radio station DWIZ […]
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III urged the government to face the reality and bite the bullet regarding the growing concerns related to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO). In an interview with radio station DWIZ on Saturday, Pimentel expressed hope that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. would address the issue in his upcoming State […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III congratulated his wife, Kathryna Yu-Pimentel, for being appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as the Special Envoy to the United Arab Emirates for Trade and Investment. Yu-Pimentel took her oath of office before Marcos recently accompanied by the veteran legislator and family members. “We are incredibly proud of you […]
The Emirates Red Crescent distributed Ramadan iftar meals at the Marikina Grand Islamic Mosque in partnership with Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III and wife Kat Pimentel. Chaired by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) stands as the UAE’s main relief and aid agency, dedicated to providing assistance and […]
As temperatures soar to record highs across the nation, Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III called on the government to adopt measures implemented by other countries such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in safeguarding workers from extreme heat. Drawing inspiration from global initiatives such as the directive by the Ministry of Human Resources and […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III commended the UAE government, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for its significant strides in enhancing the labor conditions of foreign workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Pimentel highlighted a notable decrease in the number of runaway maids reported this year, including […]
As the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) gear up to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III sought ways to deepen bilateral cooperation and enhance mutual understanding between the two nations during his recent meeting with the Speaker of the UAE Federal National Council (FNC), Saqr […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III strongly denounced the ambush targeting a government physician and called for swift action to bring the perpetrators to justice and ensure the safety of medical professionals. Dr. Charmaine Ceballos Barroquillo, a government physician at the Sultan Kudarat Provincial Hospital, was seriously injured in an ambush that took place in […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III issued a challenge to the House of Representatives – to urge their fellow members to call for the abandonment of the people’s initiative aimed at amending the Constitution. In a radio interview, Pimentel urged those behind the initiative to “abandon ship” and not proceed further with the process. “Sana […]