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GOV’T SHOULD FUND MORE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MED SCHOOLS – PIMENTEL

Senator Koko Pimentel III calls for the national government to fund more scholarships for medical schools, noting that the public will greatly benefit from this starting five years from now. This came after Marikina City passed Ordinance No. 078 Series 2019 or “Libreng Pag-aaral sa Pagdodoktor para sa Marikeños” which offers full medical scholarships to […]

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PIMENTEL, LACSON FILE BILLS ON PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION

Two enabling legislations prescribing the order of presidential succession have been introduced in the Senate. The twin moves made by Senators Koko Pimentel III and Ping Lacson seek to provide an order of presidential succession giving the President the power to delegate if those named as presidential successors in the Constitution could not perform their […]

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PRIORITIZE DUTERTE EMERGENCY POWERS TO ADDRESS TRAFFIC WOES – PIMENTEL

Sen. Koko Pimentel III said that it may be an urgent and critical time to revisit the proposal to grant ‘Emergency Powers’ to President Rodrigo Duterte in order to utilize government resources and employ executive measures to address the country’s increasing traffic congestion problems. “It might be the proper time for Congress to take immediate […]

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ESTABLISH NATIONAL GERIATRIC HOSPITAL FOR SENIOR CITIZENS – PIMENTEL

Senator Koko Pimentel III visited the National Center for Geriatric Health and bared his plans to convert the National Center for Geriatric Health into the National Center for Geriatric Health and Research Institute. In support of his advocacy to ensure that senior citizens receive appropriate care, Pimentel filed Senate Bill No. 100 or the ‘National […]

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DONATED 100 WHEELCHAIRS TO HELP SENIOR CITIZENS, PWDs – PIMENTEL

In line with his advocacy for the rights of senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs), Senator Koko Pimentel III recently received 100 wheelchairs from a group of Chinese businessmen at the Senate of the Philippines. Donors Lucio Ang, Nelson Guevarra, Sherwin Tan and Carla Tan, Henry Callano, Kim Tan, Brgy. Chairman Jefferson Lau, and  […]

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EX-DENR SEC. GINA LOPEZ TO BE REMEMBERED FOR HER ADVOCACIES – PIMENTEL

Senator Koko Pimentel III extends his deepest and sincerest condolences to the family of former Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Gina Lopez, a famous philanthropist and staunch children’s right advocate. “I am saddened by the demise of such a great public servant and environmentalist as Gina Lopez. She will truly be remembered […]

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PIMENTEL TO ALBAYALDE: RESOLVE KILLINGS TO AVOID CA PROBE

Senator Koko Pimentel III advised Philippine National Police chief General Oscar Albayalde to resolve the rampant killings in the country or be grilled about his competence during hearings by the Commission on Appointments (CA). Albayalde recently mentioned that he is willing to accept a Cabinet position if President Rodrigo Duterte, offers him a post. “In […]

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SIGNING OF EASE OF DOING BUSINESS LAW IRR COMES AT A VERY OPPORTUNE TIME – PIMENTEL

Senator Koko Pimentel III lauded the recent signing and promulgation of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the ‘Ease of Doing Business Law’ (Republic Act 11032). The law introduces reforms to ensure competitiveness by doing away with unnecessary delays in government service which are opportunities for corruption. The law was passed under the leadership […]

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NEW CAGAYAN DE ORO PORT TERMINAL TRIPLES PASSENGER CAPACITY – PIMENTEL

Senator Koko Pimentel III hailed the recent inauguration of the new passenger terminal building at the Port of Cagayan de Oro. “Cagayan de Oro has gone a long way in terms of modernizing the efficiency of maritime transportation. Nalipay ko ani nga balita kay dako kini nga tabang sa among dakbayan sa Cagayan de Oro,” […]

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PIMENTEL-LED GROUP IS LEGITIMATE SET OF PDP-LABAN OFFICERS – SUPREME COURT

The Supreme Court has upheld the decision of the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) to recognize the group, led by Senator Koko Pimentel III, as the “legitimate” officers of the ruling Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban). “The suit failed to present evidence showing that the Comelec committed grave abuse of discretion.” In a resolution dated […]