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Senators dismayed over conduct of village polls
Maila AgerInquirer.netOctober 25, 2010 MANILA, Philippines – At least two senators have expressed dismay over this Monday’s conduct of the barangay (village) and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, citing the lack of preparation of the Commission on Elections (Comelec).“It seems a lot of more could have been done to ensure greater preparation on

High tribunal vs UP Law
Nikko DizonPhilippine Daily InquirerOctober 23, 2010MANILA, Philippines—The 37 faculty members of the University of the Philippines College of Law, including its dean, will not want for legal defenders in case the Supreme Court imposes sanctions for their purported violation of the lawyers’ code of ethics.UP law dean Marvic Leonen said

‘SC ruling on plagiarism issue a violation of international convention on copyright’
Reinir Padua with Marvin SyPhilippine StarOctober 23, 2010MANILA, Philippines – An international law expert claimed yesterday that the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) that cleared an associate justice of plagiarism could be considered a violation of the international convention on copyright.Former Dean Merlin Magallona of the University of the

Senator Seeks Supplemental Budget for Damage to Agriculture
Mario B. CasayuranManila BulletinOctober 23, 2010 MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis N. Pangilinan, chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Good Committee, has asked Congress to enact a supplemental budget for agriculture following the heavy damage caused by typhoon “Juan.’’While the House of Representatives approved two weeks ago the proposed 2011 P1.6

SC should leave academe alone
Press ReleaseOctober 22, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan urges the Supreme Court to move on from the row involving the Supreme Court and members of the UP Faculty of Law. “It would be best for the Supreme Court to consider the matter a closed case and refrain from pursuing the contempt

Supplemental budget urgently needed to help typhoon victims, address Agri losses – Kiko Pangilinan
Press ReleaseOctober 22, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries, called on fellow legislators to enact a supplemental budget for agriculture in the wake of heavy damages resulting from Typhoon “Juan”.”Congress should consider enacting a supplemental budget to address the damage wrought by typhoon

Oil firms mga kriminal- Kiko
Malou EscuderoPang-MasaOctober 21, 2010Maituturing na mga kriminal ang mga may-ari ng kumpanya ng langis na nagpapatupad ng oil price hike gayung may kalamidad.Ito ang sinabi ni Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, kaya’t dapat anya na magkaroon ng batas na magbabawal sa mga kumpanya ng langis na magtaas ng presyo ng kanilang

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
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RA 11321
SAGIP SAKA
BIYAHE NI KIKO

Republic Act 11321
Sagip Saka Act
Ang layunin nito ay mapataas ang kita ng ating mga Pilipinong magsasaka at mangingisda kaugnay sa mga mamimili, pribadong sektor, at pamahalaan.

Republic Act 11524
Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act
P100B na benepisyo para sa mga magniniyog at coconut industry! Ang Republic Act 11524 o ang Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act ay sinisigurong hindi mapag-iiwanan at may nakalaang badyet para saating mga Coconut Farmers!

Republic Act 10929
Free Internet Access in Public Places Law
Binibigyang halaga at sinisiguro ang libreng internet sa iba’t ibang pampublikong lugar sa bansa, tulad ng mga pampublikong paaralan, public transport terminals, public hospitals at public libraries, etc.