Norman Bordadora and Nikko DizonPhilippine Daily InquirerOctober 15, 2010Warns SC ruling could lead to gov’t chaosMANILA, Philippines — Stung by the Supreme Court order stopping his removal of a “midnight appointee” of his predecessor, President Benigno Aquino III Thursday accused the tribunal of blocking his program of reform.Mr. Aquino used

Press ReleaseOctober 14, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan criticized the SC decision to accommodate the petitioners who have questioned Malacanang’s decision to revoke GMA’s midnight appointment, saying the justices are stepping on the toes of the Executive branch.“The Supreme Court it seems has a newfound propensity to step beyond that which

Press ReleaseOctober 14, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan today urges the Judiciary to assess various problems plaguing the country’s justice system and come up with long-term solutions to address these issues.“They can’t blame the President for acting on Senator Trillanes’ case. For a case to languish for seven years and remain

Press ReleaseOctober 12, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Tuesday congratulated the President for finally convening the Judicial Executive Legislative Advisory and Consultative Council (JELACC), saying we should also invest in the justice system if we want to progress as a nation.“Even as the administration is looking for ways to tighten

Press ReleaseOctober 12, 2010Senator Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan expresses his support for President Aquino’s proclamation of amnesty to political prisoners.“The amnesty proclamation reverses the injustice done to them for committing a political act. It is meant to restore harmony and unity by way of ‘forgetting’ these offenses. We cannot hope to

Press ReleaseOctober 11, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan lauded President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III’s swift action in mediating between DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo and Interior Undersecretary Rico Puno amid reports of growing tension between the two officials.“We welcome the swift action taken by the President to address the rift between Puno

Delon Pocalla and Christina MendezPhilippine StarOctober 11, 2010MANILA, Philippines – President Aquino hinted yesterday that Interior and Local Government  Undersecretary Rico Puno could be transferred to another post following reports that there is an ongoing conflict between him and Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo.“There are certain goals I have in mind.

Angie Rosales The Daily TribuneOctober 11, 2010A close ally of President Aquino said yesterday bitter infighting within the Palace circle is already affecting work inside Malacañang as he appealed to Aquino to “crack the whip” in marshalling his key officials.Despite the denials by Palace officials, talks of alleged serious infighting

Press ReleaseOctober 10, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan today says that PNoy must crack down on his team and address the factions from within to truly be able to move the country forward.“PNoy must crack the whip and tell all those surrounding him that given the serious problems facing the country,