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

Manuel L. Quezon IIIPhilippine Daily InquirerDecember 13, 2009Caroln Arguillas, Reporting in MINdanews on Dec. 9, detailed how justice slowed down after martial law was imposed in Maguindanao. Lt. Gen. Raymundo Ferrer asserted that a limitation of the state of emergency was, it required the military and police to secure warrants.

Press Release December 14, 2009The Senate this morning adopted SR 1522 with 18 senators as signatories. According to Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, the resolution sends out clearly to the public the Senate’s stand on the President’s declaration of Martial Law in Maguindanao as unconstitutional. “The resolution was approved without objection.

Press ReleaseDecember 12, 2009 Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan today says he “doubts very much if the declaration of Martial Law in Maguindanao was meant as a trial balloon for a nationwide declaration”, adding that President Arroyo has never been strong in terms of strategic thinking.”This declaration is a GMA political

Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2009   Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan assails the government’s mishandling of the Maguindanao massacre, particularly the imposition of Martial Law and the violation of the Constitution’s Bill of Rights.”They are clearly violating the 1987 Constitution. The government says that search warrants are not necessary under Martial Law. The

Wendell Vigilia with JP LopezMalayaDecember 11, 2009 Senators say ‘1959’ doesn’t even mention it SEN. Francis Pangilinan yesterday dealt a serious blow to President Arroyo’s declaration of martial law in Maguindanao, saying that by the government’s own admission, there was no real act of rebellion in the province which warranted Proclamation