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Bill in Senate to bar price increases of essential goods mulled
Angie M. RosalesThe Daily TribuneOctober 21, 2010Sen. Francis Pangilinan is eyeing of introducing a legislation barring price increases of basic commodities during calamity period.Pangilinan’s move came as he assailed yesterday reports on price hikes imposed by some oil companies in the wake of typhoon “Juan’s” onslaught.“That is insensitive and uncalled

Oil price hike itigil!
Nina Rudy Andal at Malou EscuderoPilipino Star NgayonOctober 21, 2010MANILA, Philippines – Umapela kahapon si Pangulong Aquino sa mga oil companies na magdahan-dahan sa pagpapatupad ng oil price hike matapos hagupitin ang Luzon ng bagyong Juan.Sinabi ni Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte, hindi makikialam ang Palasyo kung nakikitang kailangan naman

Senator slams oil companies
Efren L. DanaoThe Manila TimesOctober 21, 2010A senator on Wednesday rapped the “insensitive” oil companies for raising their prices by 50 centavos a liter while citizens are still reeling from the devastation wrought by Typhoon ‘Juan.’“That is insensitive and uncalled for—it’s like rubbing salt to our wounds,” Francis Pangilinan said.Pangilinan,

Legislation vs price hikes during calamities sought in Senate
Maila AgerInquirer.netOctober 20, 2010MANILA, Philippines – There is a need for legislation that will prohibit price increases during calamities, a senator proposed on Wednesday.Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan specifically trained his gun on oil companies that have allegedly raised their prices in the wake of Typhoon “Juan’s” onslaught.”That is insensitive and

Kiko Pangilinan to oil companies: Oil price hike insensitive, “bordering on criminal”
Press ReleaseOctober 20, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan slams oil companies who have raised their prices in the wake of Typhoon Juan’s onslaught.”That is insensitive and uncalled for–it’s like rubbing salt to our wounds,” said the senator, who chairs both the Agriculture and Social Justice committees in the Senate.”Hindi pa nga

Solons renew call for VFA review
Mario B. CasayuranTempoOctober 20, 2010 The United States throws breadcrumbs to the Philippines for enjoying “first class amenities” while being given military access to the country but gives champagne and caviar to other countries just to allow its troops access to their territories.This, in a nutshell, is the situation of the

Solon congratulates Lea Salonga for being UN FAO Goodwill Ambassador
Business MirrorOctober 20, 2010SEN Francis Kiko Pangilinan has congratulated Filipina Broadway veteran Lea Salonga for being chosen as Goodwill Ambassador of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization.The thespian was appointed by the United Nations for this rolealongside Italian actor Raoul Bova Canadian singer Celine Dion and American actress Susan Sarandon.”We

Pangilinan Hits Oil Price Hike
Mario B. casayuranManila BulletinOctober 20, 2010MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis N. Pangilinan took to task on Wednesday oil companies for raising their prices despite the extensive damage wrought by typhoon “Juan’’ in northern and central Luzon.‘’That is insensitive and uncalled for — it’s like rubbing salt to our wounds,” said

Senators hit ‘insensitive’ oil price hikes
Jonathan de SantosSun StarOctober 20, 2010MANILA — Senator Francis Pangilinan on Wednesday criticized oil companies for raising pump prices even as the country was being battered by Typhoon Juan, saying the move was “bordering on criminal”.“That is insensitive and uncalled for. It’s like rubbing salt to our wounds,” Pangilinan said.He
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Republic Act 11321
Sagip Saka Act
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Republic Act 11524
Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act
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