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Villanueva to lead Senate majority; Pimentel for minority
July 25, 2022, 4:48 pm
MANILA – Newly elected Senate Majority Floor Leader Joel Villanueva on Monday thanked colleagues Francis Escudero and Alan Peter Cayetano for guiding him to where he is now. He recalled that when he was elected as Assistant Majority Leader during the 12th Congress, Cayetano was Deputy Majority… Read More
Astra's knowledge of community life to benefit the poor: PRRD
April 12, 2022, 5:34 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte thinks that senatorial aspirant and former executive director of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas, Astravel “Astra” Pimentel, deserves a spot in the Senate because of her “basic knowledge of community life.” “Si Astra, with her basic knowledge… Read More
Duterte ignored in Japan? False, DFA says
October 24, 2019, 12:42 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has denied allegations that President Rodrigo Duterte, who attended Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony on Tuesday, shortened his Tokyo trip after he was "unceremoniously ignored" in Japan. "I verified with Tokyo (Philippine Embassy), the… Read More
Sotto leads Senate in honoring 'Nene' Pimentel
October 23, 2019, 4:54 pm
MANILA -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Wednesday led the Senate in honoring the life and accomplishments of the late Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr., who was hailed as the father of the Local Government Code of 1991 and the Organic Act of the Autonomous Region of Muslim… Read More
Former colleagues pay tribute to Nene Pimentel
October 23, 2019, 1:27 pm
MANILA -- Former senators on Wednesday paid tribute to their colleague, former Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr., during necrological services held at the Senate Session Hall for the late lawmaker who passed away early Sunday morning at the age of 85. Former Senator Joey Lina Jr.… Read More
Senate condoles with kin of late Nene Pimentel
October 23, 2019, 1:19 pm
MANILA -- Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Wednesday led senators in presenting a Senate resolution to the family of the late Senator President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr. expressing the Chamber’s “profound sympathy and sincere condolences”. Pimentel passed away on October 20 at… Read More
Duterte back in PH, visits Nene Pimentel’s wake
October 23, 2019, 10:38 am
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday paid his last respects to his friend and political ally, former Senate president Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr., who succumbed to lymphoma on October 20. Duterte headed straight to Pimentel’s wake at the Heritage Memorial Park in Taguig City,… Read More
More Mindanao leaders voice grief over Pimentel's death
October 22, 2019, 2:54 pm
COTABATO CITY -- The outpouring of grief and sympathy over the death of former senator Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr. has continued, with Mindanao leaders recounting the public servant's major contributions to the island.Officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)… Read More
League of Cities hails Pimentel for espousing local autonomy
October 21, 2019, 9:32 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) has paid tribute to the late Senate president Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr., who was known as the father of the Local Government Code. Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia, national president of the LCP, said in a statement on Sunday… Read More
Senate to honor Nene Pimentel
October 21, 2019, 6:23 pm
MANILA -- The Senate will pay tribute to former Senate President Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel Jr. on Wednesday. According to a statement released by the Senate, the necrological service will start at 10 a.m. Senate President Vicente Sotto III, together with current and former senators, Senate… Read More
PNP, DILG mourn death of Nene Pimentel
October 20, 2019, 7:27 pm
MANILA -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday joined the country in mourning the passing of former Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr., the father of the Local Government Code, who crafted legislation that defined the role of the local government sector vis-à-vis the… Read More
Senators mourn passing of ‘great statesman’ Nene Pimentel
October 20, 2019, 5:20 pm
MANILA -- Senators have expressed grief over the passing of former Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr., whose commitment to public service has helped shape the nation. Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto said Pimentel was not only a great dissenter, but also a great builder.… Read More
Local leaders pay tribute to democracy icon Nene Pimentel
October 20, 2019, 3:12 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- Local leaders paid tribute to this city's former mayor and favorite son, ex-Senate President Aquilino Pimentel Jr., who passed away early Sunday (October 20) in Manila.Mayor Oscar Moreno said he was saddened by the passing of Pimentel, whom locals affectionately called Tatay… Read More
Palace mourns death of ex-Senate President Nene Pimentel
October 20, 2019, 1:00 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang expressed its deepest condolences to the family of former Senate President Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel Jr. who passed away early Sunday morning. Pimentel, 85, died of lymphoma, which is a cancer of the immune system, his son, Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, said.… Read More
Ex-Senate prexy ‘Nene’ Pimentel passes away at 85
October 20, 2019, 9:54 am
MANILA — Former Senate President Aquilino ‘Nene’ Pimentel Jr. passed away at 5 am Sunday, his family confirmed. He was 85. “Our beloved Tatay Nene has joined his Creator at 5 am today Oct 20, 2019. We thank all those who have been a part of his life. We ask for prayers for the repose of… Read More
Shun partisan politics, DILG exec warns barangay officials
December 5, 2018, 4:29 pm
MANILA -- An official of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday warned barangay officials to refrain from engaging in partisan politics and favoring certain candidates in next year's mid-term elections. “You cannot bar local candidates from entering and… Read More
Millennials urged to reject efforts to revise martial law story
September 21, 2018, 9:57 pm
MANILA – Former Senate president Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel Jr. on Friday urged the youth to reject any move to revise the true story of martial law. Pimentel made this comment in reaction to the claim of Juan Ponce Enrile, former Senate leader, that no one was arrested for their political beliefs… Read More
Duterte has legal basis to propose federalism: ConCom
September 21, 2018, 6:54 pm
MANILA – A member of the Consultative Committee (ConCom) tasked to draft a federal Constitution said Friday President Rodrigo Duterte has legal basis to propose the shift in the form of government from unitary to federalism. Lawyer Rodolfo Robles made this clarification after former senator… Read More
Only P10-M given to PCOO for federalism campaign: Andanar
August 4, 2018, 8:00 am
MANILA -- Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar on Friday clarified that only PHP10 million, not PHP90 million, has been allocated to PCOO for the information dissemination campaign on federalism. “You asked me how much is the budget of the… Read More
SAP Go instrumental in putting up of ‘Malasakit Centers', Duterte says
July 23, 2018, 9:34 pm
MANILA – When he delivered his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, President Rodrigo Duterte mentioned only a few names whom he recognized for their public service. Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go was one of them, getting appreciation for… Read More
