EditorialPhilippine Daily InquirerMarch 3, 2011WE HAVE joined our voice to those of others calling for the impeachment of Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez. But we see the point in Sen. Francis Pangilinan’s recent proposal, and agree that Gutierrez can spare all of us the trouble, by tendering her resignation.Resignation is a real

Christian V. Esguerra and Norman BordadoraPhilippine Daily InquirerMarch 3, 2011MANILA, Philippines—Two of the senators who will act as judges if the impeachment case against Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez is elevated to the Senate for trial Wednesday vented on the subject and on the ongoing proceedings at the House of Representatives.Sen. Francis

Boyet Jadulco and Dindo MatiningAbanteMarch 3, 2011Kung ayaw ni Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez na magbitiw sa puwesto, ang mga senador na lamang ang sisipa sa kanya para matanggal siya sa puwesto.Ito ang babala ni Sen. Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan matapos magmatigas si Gutierrez na hindi ito magbibitiw sa puwesto ngayong gumugulong na

lMarlon PurificacionPeople’s JournaMarch 2, 2011Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has filed a resolution seeking a review of programs and policies of the National Food Authority on rice in keeping up with the country’s increasing population, surging food prices and rising cost of agricultural inputs.”The NFA is an intergral part of our

ABS-CBNNews.comMarch 2, 2011MANILA, Philippines –  A Liberal Party senator joined calls for Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez to resign or risk being kicked out of office through impeachment.In a statement, Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said Gutierrez should follow the example set by former US president Richard Nixon and resign instead of tarnishing

Kimberly Jane TanGMANews.TVMarch 2, 2011At least one senator has called on embattled Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez to resign from her post before the House of Representatives impeaches her.“The Ombudsman should have the decency and just resign from office,” said Sen. Francis Pangilinan in a statement Wednesday. “She has tarnished the image

Press StatementMarch 2, 2011The Ombudsman should have the decency and just resign from office. She has tarnished the image and reputation of the office she holds. She has damaged the institution by clinging to it like a leech.Mahiya naman siya at magbitiw na lang kung may natitirang kahihiyan pa siya

Press ReleaseMarch 1, 2011Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan filed a resolution seeking a review of programs and policies of the National Food Authority on rice in keeping up with the country’s increasing population, surging food prices and rising cost of agricultural inputs.“The NFA is an integral part of our goal in

Press StatementMarch 1, 2011The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, Department of Labor and Employment, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, and Department of Trade and Industry should work together to provide safety nets for returning OFWs from Libya and the Middle East. Bringing them home is the first step. Providing them