By: Purple S. Romeroabs-cbnNEWS.comJune 6, 2009 MANILA – With the Supreme Court likely to have the last say on whether a recent legislators’ initiative to change the constitution is legal, judiciary watchdogs stressed Friday that the body that screens appointments to the High Court should ensure that nominees are independent.The Supreme

The PhilSouth AngleJune 6, 2009 Young peace advocates join the march for a smoke-free Zamboanga City. PHOTO COURTESY OF PEACE ADVOCATES ZAMBOANGA ILIGAN CITY, Philippines/06 June 2009–With the decision of the lower house in Congress in passing House Resolution No. 1109 seeking change in the Philippine Constitution, reactions expressing objection

 By: Abigail KwokInquirer.netJune 4, 2009MANILA, Philippines—Less than a year before the May 2010 polls, rock musicians have taken the first step to encourage the youth to participate in the national elections.  Musicians including Chito Miranda of Parokya ni Edgar, Kamikazee vocalist Jay Contreras, and singer Luke Mejares registered for the 2010

BoholNewsDaily May 31, 2009 After the successful launch of the Register and Vote campaign via Rock the Vote concert in several areas, the RV bus follows through its advocacy by providing assistance in registering youths nationwide.   As part of the RV advocacy, transportation and other assistance that registrants need will be provided,”

Kiko Pangilinan criticizes Lakas-Lampi merger, says ‘it’s more of the same’Press ReleaseMay 28, 2009 “Based on its record, the administration will be hard-pressed to convince the voters that it deserves six more years,” says independent senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan. “They represent more of the same, and more of the same

Kiko Pangilinan lauds Philippine Consulate’s effort to make Absentee Voters’ registration easier Press ReleaseMay 27, 2009Independent senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan lauds the Philippine consulate in Los Angeles for their effort in putting up a satellite registration office in Las Vegas. “We are pleased that our people abroad are coming up with ways

Press ReleaseMay 26, 2009 Independent senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan today condemns the latest reports of abduction of activists in Tarlac even as the country is being criticized by the United Nations that the Philippine government is not doing enough to stop extrajudicial killings and disappearances of activists and cause-oriented group

By: Nikko Dizon Philippine Daily Inquirer May 15, 2009 MANILA, Philippines—The megastar made it “official.”    Sharon Cuneta said Sen. Francisco “Kiko” Pangilinan, her husband, would run for vice president in 2010 and she was ready to assume the role of “Second Lady” if he was blessed with victory.  “Yes, I think he’s

Press ReleaseMay 14, 2009  Independent Senator Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan is all for automation for the 2010 polls, but cautions everyone to still remain vigilant. “No electoral system is fool-proof, especially in the Philippines’ current political climate. But the budget is there, and automation will help immensely in modernizing the way we