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UNCUT: Kathryna Yu, bride of Koko Pimentel, on relationship and Duterte’s marital advice

Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 12 09:49 PM

“It wasn’t exactly a proposal or a question. He just said it’s about time we become a family.” Read more »

Koko Pimentel, iginiit na legal ang muling pagtakbo bilang senador

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 12 12:03 PM

MAYNILA - Iginiit ni Senador Koko Pimentel na legal ang kaniyang pagtakbo sa 2019 midterm elections dahil may ilang taong ang nawala sa kaniyang unang termino. Read more »

Harry Roque, Bong Go in PDP-Laban's Senate slate

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 11 09:46 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte's spokesperson Harry Roque and special assistant Christopher Go will run for senator under the Chief Executive's party PDP-Lababn, its president, Senator Koko Pimentel said Thursday.  Read more »

Seeking Senate return, Koko Pimentel files certificate of candidacy

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 11 09:54 AM

MANILA—Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III on Thursday filed his certificate of candidacy for the 2019 midterm polls, seeking re-election. Read more »

Duterte, Sotto, Pacquiao among principal sponsors in Koko Pimentel's upcoming wedding

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 19 09:41 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte will lead the roster of principal sponsors at Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III's upcoming wedding with fiancee Ma. Anna Kathryna Yu. Read more »

Xiamen Airlines must shoulder expenses of NAIA runway mishap: Pimentel

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 21 06:22 PM

Senators on Tuesday gave differing opinions after Xiamen Airlines issued an apology for its stalled passenger plane, which forced a 36-hour closure of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) international runway. Read more »

PDP-Laban leaders put up a united front amid party squabble

Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 16 03:50 AM

In a display of unity amid controversies, the ruling PDP-Laban’s top officials gathered during the first anniversary celebration of the party’s humanitarian arm, PDP Cares.   Read more »

PDP-Laban faction open to talks to settle row

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 11 12:53 AM

A PDP-Laban faction warned of a possible split in the ruling political party if the party leadership continues to disregard their existence.  Read more »

Pimentel asks ConCom to show financial studies on draft charter

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 10 10:16 PM

MANILA - Amid apprehensions from economic managers about the financial impact of the proposed federal charter and shift to federalism, Sen. Koko Pimentel on Friday called on the consultative committee to present its financial studies to the public.   Read more »

'She's too busy': Pimentel says Arroyo not behind PDP-Laban faction

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 10 08:13 PM

Senator Koko Pimentel on Friday said he does not believe House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is behind moves to challenge his position as party president of PDP-Laban. Read more »

LOOK: Duterte meets with PDP-Laban factions

Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 10 03:43 AM

(UPDATED) In a private meeting that lasted five hours, President Duterte called on PDP-Laban members to resolve their party issues privately through dialogue, as he sought to stop the infighting within the administration party.  Read more »

'You just feel it': Pimentel opens up about plan to remarry

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 08 11:19 AM

Senator Aquilino Pimentel III said Wednesday he realized he wanted to tie the knot again when felt that it was finally time to do so. Read more »

'Winnable' Bong Go can join PDP-Laban senatorial ticket: Koko

Trishia Billones, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 08 11:42 AM

The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) can "accommodate" Special Assistant to the President Bong Go to its senatorial slate should he wish to join, party president Sen. Aquilino Pimentel III said Wednesday. Read more »

Pimentel wants separate Con-Ass for Senate, House

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 08 11:50 AM

Senator Aquilino Pimentel III said Wednesday he will propose that the Senate and the House of Representatives convene as a constituent assembly separately. Read more »

'Kayo ang bastos!': Uson hits senators over federalism dance rebuke

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 07 09:14 AM

Palace Communications Assistant Secretary Margaux "Mocha" Uson on Monday fired back at senators who criticized her over a controversial video that sought to explain federalism.    Read more »

'Pepedederalismo, pambababoy': Mocha pinagli-leave

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 06 08:56 PM

Hinimok nitong Lunes ni Sen. Koko Pimentel III si Communications Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson na pansamantala munang magpahinga sa trabaho.  Read more »

Nancy tells Mocha: Federalism not a comedy material

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 06 01:23 PM

Federalism is not an amusement piece or a comedy material, Senator Nancy Binay said Monday as Communication Assistant Secretary Margaux "Mocha" Uson drew flak after her co-host in an online show danced lewdly to promote this form of government. Read more »

Palace on Mocha video: Not the discourse we want on federalism

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 06 01:26 PM

The government wants the public to know how federalism will improve their lives so that they will support it, Roque told radio station DZRH. Read more »

'Mali ang substance': Pimentel hits Mocha Uson over federalism video

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 06 10:34 PM

MANILA (UPDATED/CORRECTED) - Senator Koko Pimentel on Monday urged Communications Assistant Secretary Margaux "Mocha" Uson to take a leave from work after her co-host in an online show danced lewdly to promote federalism.  Read more »

'Arroyo dapat makuha ang tiwala ng mga senador para sa pederalismo'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 03 12:04 AM

Kailangan umanong kuhanin ni House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ang tiwala ng ilang senador na naghihinalang "hidden agenda" niya ang maging punong ministro sa ipinapanukalang Saligang Batas. Read more »