Press ReleaseJune 9, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan today says that PGMA appointed AFP chief of staff General Delfin Bangit should step down once Senator Noynoy Aquino assumes office as the next President of the Philippines.”We have received information that the reason why General Bangit flip-flopped on the issue of resignation

Press ReleaseJune 4, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan today says that GMA’s 250 midnight appointments are ‘totally deplorable’ and that those appointed should follow PNP Chief Jesus Versoza’s example by submitting their courtesy resignation upon the assumption of a new President.”Clearly these appointments are desperate acts of an outgoing President who

Press ReleaseJune 1, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan warns the public against possible midnight deals being hatched by the Arroyo administration, supposedly in fulfillment of the long-delayed modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.Pangilinan issues the warning amid reports that Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales was planning to cram the purchase

Kris BayosManila BulletinMay 31, 2010Elected senators from the Liberal Party met last week but failed to get a consensus on an official candidate for Senate president.LP president and vice presidential candidate Manuel “Mar” Roxas II hosted a dinner for apparent President-elect Senator Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Aquino III and Senators Francis

Press ReleaseMay 26, 2010 Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan today says that further raising taxes on an already burdened citizen is not the answer to solving the country’s budget deficit.”The budget deficit is brought about by overspending in government and widespread corruption that result in flawed system of tax collection. These are

Press ReleaseMay 26, 2010Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan today says that further raising taxes on an already burdened citizen is not the answer to solving the country’s budget deficit.”The budget deficit is brought about by overspending in government and widespread corruption that result in flawed system of tax collection. These are

ABS-CBNNews.comMay 25, 2010MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Francis Pangilinan, husband of Megastar Sharon Cuneta, denied rumors that he fathered an illegitimate child, adding such rumors were part of the dirty tricks used to besmirch the names of those running for higher office. “It’s dirty tricks coming from those who continue to

May 24, 2010Virgil LopezSun Star ManilaSENATOR Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said he is joining the race for the Senate presidency, pending endorsement from the Liberal Party who reportedly picked Senator-elect Franklin Drilon for the post.Pangilinan said he is more than willing to lead the Senate to reflect a strong partnership in

Harvey S. KehAbante OnlineMay 21, 2010Hindi maipagkakaila na marami ang umaasa kay Senador Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III na noong nakaraang linggo lamang ay nahalal bilang susunod na pa­ngulo ng ating bansa. Maraming binitiwang pangako si Noynoy kabilang na rito ang tuluyang pagsugpo ng katiwalian at korap­syon sa ating pamahalaan. Mil­yun-milyong