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,

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

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

 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

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

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

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

Kimberly Jane TanGMANews.TVOctober 19, 2010In response to a formal request from the Philippines, the United States is providing help to the Philippines in the wake of typhoon “Juan” (Megi).The US Embassy on Tuesday said US troops here for joint exercises under the controversial Visiting Forces Agreement are helping assess areas

Mario B. CasayuranManila BulletinOctober 19, 2010MANILA, Philippines — The Senate agriculture and fisheries committee asked on Tuesday the Department of Agricutlrue (DA) to extend all possible forms of assistance and relief to farmers and agricultural workers hit by super typhoon “Juan.’’The committee, chaired by Sen. Francis Pangilinan, also pushed for