Bernadette E. TamayoAbanteJanuary 31, 2011SENATOR Francis Pangilinan called on QUEDANCOR officials to settle their supposed P1 billion “debt” to the Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (ACEF).He also urged Department of Agriculture officials to suspend the release of ACEF funds until the agency is able to restructure its policies to meet the

The Philippine Star January 30, 2011     MANILA, Philippines –  The Congressional Oversight Committee on Agricultural and Fisheries Modernization (COCAFM) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) will convene the major players in the agriculture and fishery sector from both the private and government institutions to chart the direction of

Press ReleaseJanuary 29, 2011Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan today says that the truth has a way of coming out, especially where the anomalies of the past administration is concerned.“It looks like now that the Senate’s Blue Ribbon Committee may possibly play the role of the Truth Commission of the Aquino administration.

Press StatementJanuary 28, 2011Government must take the cue from Rabusa’s testimony and dig deeper. If he is indeed telling the truth, his confession gives our investigators serious leads that if pursued may unearth more evidence to buttress his claims of plunder. Bank records must be subpoenaed and bank officials ought

Ernesto OrdoñezPhilippine Daily InquirerJanuary 27, 2011MANILA, Philippines—The January 2011 edition of National Geographic talked about how the world will change when global population hits an estimated 7 billion. And according to the UN Population Division, this number will be reached by the end of this year.National Geographic’s Robert Punzig writes:

Angelo G. GarciaManila BulletinJanuary 18, 2011MANILA, Philippines — Last year, the country experienced extreme heat in summer, up to the first few months of the rainy season. This caused crop fields and water reservoirs all over the country to dry up.Fortunately, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services

Press StatementJanuary 25, 2011We condemn this latest act of lawlessness that has led to the senseless killing and maiming of our citizens. But we equally condemn the system of justice that has perpetuated brazen criminal act such as this. The lasting solution to lawlessness is strengthening the long arm of

Mylene GregorioPolice Files ToniteJanuary 25, 2011Hindi umano makakakuha ng sapat na boto sa Senado ang panukalang parusang bitay na nais ibali ng ilang mambabatas.Ayon kay Sen. Francis Pangilinan, marami umanong senador kasi ang unang tumutol at hindi sang-ayon na ibalik ang parusang bitay o death penalty.Sinabi pa ng senador, marami

Dindo Matining and Rose MirandaAbanteJanuary 24, 2011Magkakaroon lamang ng “whitewash” kung ang Office of the Ombudsman ang mag-iimbestiga sa tinaguriang “rice mafia” sa National Food Authority (NFA).Ito ang tahasang sinabi ni Senador Francis Pangi­linan, kasabay ng pagsa­bing wala umano siyang tiwala sa Ombudsman lalo na’t mga dating opisyal ng nagdaang