Maila AgerInquirer.netJanuary 20, 2010 MANILA, Philippines—Senator Manny Villar Wednesday admitted he was hurt by a friend’s sudden turnaround on the ethics case filed against him over the controversial C-5 road extension project. Villar was referring to Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, who signed a committee report that recommended his censure. “It is

Press ReleaseJanuary 19, 2010 We signed the committee report of the Committee of the Whole in keeping with the official party stand decided yesterday, that at the very least the report ought to be presented in plenary regardless of whether we are for or against the findings. Pure and simple.We did

Angie M. RosalesThe Daily TribuneJanuary 19, 2010 Sen. Manuel Villar faces certain Senate censure, with the Senate committee of the whole’s report that was circulated to all the senators by Senate President Juan Ponce-Enrile, and obtaining the 12 needed signatories for voting in the plenary.Both Senate President Pro-Tempore Jinggoy Estrada and

Election2010updates.comJanuary 19, 2010 The Senate finally released on Monday night the official report of the committee of the whole on its investigation of the C-5 road extension project after garnering the required 12 signatures to bring the report in the plenary. Senator Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan completed the majority signatures after withdrawing

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