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3-IN-1: E-VEHICLES TO HELP SOLVE POLLUTION, HEALTH, AND PUV DRIVERS’ INCOME WOES — SEN. KIKO

August 7, 2017

Seeking to help solve problems of air pollution, public health, and low income of public utility drivers, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has pitched for the use of electric and hybrid vehicles. In filing Senate Bill 1540 or the “Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Including Charging Stations Promotions Act of 2017,” Pangilinan

ON RESTORATIVE JUSTICE & DIVERSION: THE CASE OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE & WELFARE ACT

August 3, 2017

Magandang hapon po sa kanilang lahat. Thank you for inviting me to the 3rd National Family Courts Summit. This afternoon’s discussion is centered on the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act in the Philippines, also called — sometimes with contempt — as the Pangilinan Law. This law, Republic Act 9344, as

Most Filipinos support Robredo — June 2017 Pulse Asia survey

August 1, 2017

Vice President Leni Robredo’s trust and performance ratings in Pulse Asia Research’s latest survey showed she continues to enjoy majority support. Released on July 17, the results of the survey conducted June 24-29 showed that Robredo’s performance rating was at 61%, just 3 percentage points higher compared to March’s 58%.

31 LP lawmakers propose 474 bills

July 28, 2017

At the end of the first regular session of the 17th Congress, the 31 Liberal Party lawmakers from both Houses have proposed 474 measures that span political, social, and economic reforms, including at least two that await President Duterte’s signature. Sen. Bam Aquino led the four Liberal Party senators for

1 YEAR AFTER

July 25, 2017

VP Leni helps over 58,000 in rural development, feeding, medical, educational programs Through its Angat Buhay program, the Office of the Vice President has reached 36,046 individuals and 22,275 families, with almost P52.72 million worth of resources for rural development, feeding and nutrition programs, medical and dental missions, as well

PRODUCTIVE DESPITE JAIL

July 25, 2017

Sen. Leila authored 36 bills, 41 resolutions Despite spending only 8 months at the Senate before her arrest and detention on false drug charges, Sen. Leila de Lima has authored 36 bills and 41 resolutions, and delivered 3 privilege speeches on the country’s controversial issues including extrajudicial killings and proliferation

Police stops Liberal International president from seeing detained Sen. De Lima

July 25, 2017

Liberal Party statement on the incident is as follows: The formal letter of Liberal International president Juli Minoves to visit Sen. Leila De Lima was submitted to the government 17 July 2017, or five days before the scheduled visits on Saturday, 22 July 2017. This follows the protocols set by

INTERPELLATION OF LIBERAL PARTY PRESIDENT SENATOR FRANCIS PANGILINAN AT THE SPECIAL JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESS ON THE EXTENSION OF MARTIAL LAW IN MINDANAO

July 22, 2017

SEN PANGILINAN: Kanina po nabanggit ng ating kagalang-galang na kalihim na settled na po ng Supreme Court ang legalidad ng martial law. Totoo po ‘yon. ‘Yung martial law declaration nung March 24. ‘Yung extension, panibagong usapin po itodahil maliwanag, iba na ang sitwasyon ngayon kumpara sa sitwasyon noon kaya po

ML in Luzon, Visayas? ‘Hindi mangyayari yan’, says defense chief

July 22, 2017

Responding to questions of Liberal Party president Sen. Francis Pangilinan, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Saturday gave the assurance that the government has no plans to declare martial law outside of Mindanao in Luzon and Visayas.    Given the Abu Sayyaf attack in Bohol, will martial law be also declared in the