Press ReleaseJanuary 6, 2010   “They are just wasting their time,” says Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan over reports that PGMA is pushing a bill convening a constitutional convention by October.”The Senate will not agree to charter change initiated by the Arroyo administration. They won’t find any Malacanang lapdogs in the Senate

 Michael Lim UbacInquirer.netJanuary 6, 2010  MANILA, Philippines—Two senators called on the House of Representatives on Tuesday to accept the reality that any move to tinker with the Constitution would be unpopular to an electorate eager to cast its vote in fresh elections on May 10. Senator Francis Escudero, chair of

 Maila AgerInquirer.netJanuary 6, 2010 MANILA, Philippines–A senator on Wednesday appealed to the House of Representatives to finally drop all efforts to amend the 1987 Constitution, saying this would only intensify the current political tension in the country. “I’m appealing anew to my fellow legislators especially in Congress to finally drop all

 Amita LegaspiGMANews.TVJanuary 5, 2010 Re-electionist Senator Lito Lapid wants his colleagues to donate a chunk of their respective Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) – or commonly referred to as pork barrel – to the families of the victims of the Nov. 23 massacre in Maguindanao province. In filing Senate Resolution 1523,

Purple S. Romeroabs-cbnNews.comJanuary 4, 2009MANILA, Philippines – The Switzerland-based Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), a 150-member international organization of parliaments, is urging the Philippine Senate to implement a previously-adopted resolution that would allow detained Senator Antonio Trillanes IV to participate in sessions of the Senate. In a letter to Senate majority leader

Press ReleaseDecember 18, 2009 Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan calls on all concerned government agencies to consider with utmost importance and urgency the safety and security of Judge Jocelyn Solis-Reyes.”We ask the PNP, the DILG, and the DOJ to give the matter their full attention. They should not wait until Judge

Press ReleaseDecember 21, 2009 Manila, Philippines – High-ranking officials of the Liberal Party (LP) today urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to reverse its earlier decision disqualifying detained BGen. Danilo Lim from running for the Senate. “The Comelec erred in disqualifying BGen. Danny Lim on the ground that he is

Press Release December 15, 2009Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan today says the President was wrong in declaring Martial Law, even as President Arroyo defends her decision. “With all due respect, while it is true that according to PGMA being President includes making tough choices, it most certainly does not include making

 Maila AgerInquirer.netDecember 15, 2009MANILA, Philippines—The Senate on Monday adopted a resolution declaring martial law in Maguindanao unconstitutional. The move, however, came two days after President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo lifted Proclamation 1959 which puts the province under martial law. Senate Majority Floor Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri moved for the adoption of Senate