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DA eyes 'large food markets' in Metro Manila to stabilize prices, help farmers

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 22 04:19 AM

MANILA - The Department of Agriculture on Thursday said it is planning to put up "large food markets" in Metro Manila where products would be sourced directly from farmers to stabilize food prices and provide income to them during the coronavirus crisis. Read more »

Senators doubt Duque's claim that Philippines has flattened COVID-19 curve

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 21 05:32 AM

MANILA - Two minority senators on Wednesday questioned the Department of Health's claim that the Philippines has flattened its coronavirus curve, saying the country must test at least one percent of its 100 million population. Read more »

NTC absence in Senate inquiry due to sub judice rule 'unacceptable': Pangilinan

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 19 01:03 PM

The absence of the country's telecoms body in a Senate hearing on ABS-CBN's franchise due to a pending petition at the Supreme Court is "unacceptable," Senator Francis Pangilinan said Tuesday. Read more »

Senators frown on police official's party during quarantine; Pangilinan seeks charges vs cop

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 13 07:11 PM

While the Philippine National Police (PNP) has its own set of procedures for erring officials, authorities should consider filing administrative charges if Sinas is found guilty of violating quarantine policies, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said. Read more »

Senate honors late tourism secretary Mon Jimenez

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 12 07:57 PM

The Senate on Tuesday honored late Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, the advertising "genius" behind the "It's More Fun in the Philippines" campaign, which helped the country's tourism destinations trend in the age of social media. Read more »

Some senators wary of passing CITIRA as businesses grapple with coronavirus crisis

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 12 06:52 PM

The government should "tread carefully" in passing the second tranche of tax reform at this time as investors and companies are still reeling from the effects of the coronavirus crisis, some senators said Tuesday. Read more »

Probe on PAGCOR's alleged lobbying for POGO resumption sought

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 08 05:49 PM

Two senators on Thursday urged the Senate to investigate allegations that the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has been lobbying for the resumption of Chinese-run online gambling hubs despite warnings that it could further spread the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the country. Read more »

Pangilinan appeals to senators: Allow De Lima to join Senate's hybrid sessions

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 05 05:31 PM

Minority Sen. Francis Pangilinan appealed to his colleagues on Tuesday to allow detained Sen. Leila de Lima to participate in the Senate's hybrid sessions, now that the chamber has given lawmakers the option to participate in proceedings through teleconferencing. Read more »

Sharon is Yoon Se-ri, Kiko is Captain Ri in 'CLOY'-inspired anniversary greeting

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 29 12:43 AM

Well aware of his wife's current obsession with K-drama, Sen. Kiko Pangilinan appeared to know just what would get an enthusiastic response from Sharon Cuneta on their 24th anniversary. Read more »

Pangilinan: Extend COVID-19 cash aid to over 2 million displaced workers, OFWs

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 28 12:54 PM

MANILA - Sen. Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan on Monday urged the executive branch to extend its cash aid program for formal sector employees and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were displaced due the work stoppage during the coronavirus crisis. Read more »

Angara, Pangilinan mourn passing of former Tourism Sec. Jimenez

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 27 07:50 PM

Several senators mourned the death of former Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez on Monday, crediting the advertising executive for boosting the country's tourism growth with his "More Fun in the Philippines" campaign. Read more »

Pangilinan hits Duterte: Martial law won't solve insurgency during COVID-19 crisis

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 24 05:52 PM

Sen. Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan on Friday criticized President Rodrigo Duterte for pushing for martial law to solve rebel insurgencies during the coronavirus crisis, saying the government should instead focus on addressing the global pandemic. Read more »

Senators condemn proposed resumption of 'non-essential' POGO industry during COVID-19 crisis

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 23 01:43 AM

Several senators on Wednesday condemned the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation's (PAGCOR) proposal to allow online gambling companies to resume operations during the coronavirus crisis to allegedly boost government funding for anti-COVID-19 efforts. Read more »

Pangilinan urges COVID-19 task force: Tap telcos for 'quicker' release of cash aid

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 21 07:09 PM

Sen. Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan on Tuesday urged the national government to use mobile money transfers to expedite the distribution of cash ai for 18 million poor families affected by the coronavirus crisis. Read more »

'Outraged' minority senators condemn PACC official's call to probe Robredo's COVID-19 relief drive

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 02 05:27 PM

The Presidential Anti-Crime Commission's (PACC) should "stop adding to the failures" of the Philippines in responding to the coronavirus crisis, minority senators said Thursday, hours after the agency urged authorities to probe Vice President Leni Robredo's donations for coronavirus-hit Filipinos. Read more »

'No law violated': Senators defend Vico Sotto vs NBI summons

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 03 01:25 PM

The NBI earlier said Sotto may have violated provisions in the Bayanihan Act when he allowed tricycles to operate in his jurisdiction despite a ban on public transportation, but lawmakers underscored that the policy was not yet even drafted at the time three-wheeled vehicles in Pasig were allowed to bring some patients to hospitals. Read more »

Audit rules 'not waived' in Senate's COVID-19 special powers, cash aid bill: Drilon

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 24 04:31 PM

The executive branch will still be subjected to state auditing even if Congress has authorized President Rodrigo Duterte to realign funds to better respond to the coronavirus crisis, a Senate leader said Tuesday. Read more »

Frankie pens heartfelt open letter to dad Kiko Pangilinan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 01 04:40 PM

On Twitter, Frankie began her entry by describing how she pictures her dad at the exact moment she was writing her message. Read more »

Senators refute Cayetano: Senate may hear ABS-CBN franchise pending House action on renewal bills

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 21 02:33 PM

MANILA - Senators on Friday asserted that the chamber could tackle broadcast giant ABS-CBN Corp's franchise even as renewal bills are pending at the House of Representatives. Read more »

'Bastusan na ito': Pangilinan wants errant POGOs closed due to corruption, crime

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 19 03:36 PM

Sen. Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan on Wednesday called for the "immediate closure" of errant Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO) amid "influx of illegality" hounding the industry. Read more »

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