Maila AgerInquirer.netJanuary 18, 2010  MANILA, Philippines – Twelve senators have signed a committee report that recommended Senator Manny Villar’s censure for unethical behavior when he allegedly used his position to profit from the C-5 road extension project. Those who signed the report are Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, Senators Ma.

Press Release January 15, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan backs Liberal Party standard bearer Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino in the latter’s statement regarding Malacañang’s reported appointment of a new Chief of Justice. “Senator Aquino said that if he is elected, he will not recognize an illegal appointment. We fully support his

Press Release January 14, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan welcomes the ruling of the COMELEC to include Liberal Party senatorial bet Danilo Lim in its list of official bets for the 2010 elections. “We are pleased that the COMELEC ruled favorably on our colleague’s appeal. Now we can move forward in

Press Release January 14, 2010 No JBC list, no valid appointment. Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan issues this statement today even as the current administration seemingly wants to fast track the process of appointing a new Chief of Justice. “Article 8, Section 9 of the Constitution provides that members of the SC

Marvin Sy and Edu PunayPhilippine StarJanuary 12, 2010MANILA, Philippines – President Arroyo will appoint a new Chief Justice before she steps down in June despite objections from several quarters.“What’s clear and what should be made clear is that the President will do what is required of her, not only by

Jerome Aning, Philip Tubeza and Gil Cabacungan Jr.Inquirer.netJanuary 12, 2010MANILA, Philippines – Elections chair Jose Melo, a retired Supreme Court associate justice, said President Macapagal-Arroyo should not appoint the successor to Chief Justice Reynato Puno. “To me, it should be the next president [who should name the next Chief Justice].

J. San Juan, S. Fabuan, B. Fernandez and M. GonzalezBusiness MirrorJanuary 11, 2010 COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Jose Melo on Monday joined increasing calls for President Arroyo to simply allow her successor to name the next chief justice. On the same day, separate but similar calls were sounded by Sens.

Press ReleaseJanuary 11, 2010 Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan urges Malacanang to spare the judiciary from scandals as “an appointment of doubtful legality will harm the image and reputation of the Supreme Court.”“We call on the Arroyo administration to shield the Supreme court from scandal and controversy by not appointing the next

Amita O. Legaspi and JVGMANews.tvJanuary 9, 2010 An opposition senator on Friday urged President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to let the next president appoint the replacement of Chief Justice Reynato Puno, who is set to retire on May 17. Senator Francis Pangilinan said he had been informed by his sources in the