The Bureau of Immigration (BI) ought to have a biometrics system in place to alert the government on the entry of unsavory foreigners. Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel (Facebook) Thus, said Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel, even as he prodded the Department of...
MEDIUM RARE Jullie Y. Daza What a grand gathering of politicians and apolitical civilians, newsmakers and photographable, photogenic people — a convention-size party to mark JPE’s birthday, his coming-out party, so to speak, on his 99th Valentine’s Day! KPE, aka Katrina Ponce Enrile,...
A ranking congressman is pushing for the immediate, "full implementation" of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the United States (US), if only to ensure timely help for Filipinos during times of natural disasters. Destruction caused by typhoon 'Odette'...
A ranking congressman in the House of Representatives believes that Erwin Tulfo would still be an asset to the Marcos administration. Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel (left) and Erwin Tulfo  "I think it will be a good decision of to make Erwin Tulfo a part of his...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (AFPMP) has a P45-billion budget for 2023, which is higher than P6 billion compared to last year's appropriation. Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel (Facebook) “In all, there’s P45 billion for the AFPMP in the 2023...
ILOILO CITY — Officials here have asserted that a duathlon race embroiled in a controversy is not a part of the 2023 Dinagyang Festival. PARTICIPANTS in the 1st Iloilo City of Love Dinagyang Duathlon. (The Adbenturistik) Mayor Jerry Trenas warned events organizers from using the Dinagyang...
Who needs a long list of New Year's resolutions if you've already begun 2023 on the right foot, with the right person? Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel (left) and Lelis Pimentel (Facebook) That's exactly what Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel did, as seen on his...
A House of Representatives member who has been able to work closely with senators in the current 19th Congress believes that the latter would ultimately approve the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) Bill. Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel (Facebook) Not only that, but the Senate will...
For a grown adult to be able to celebrate his or her mother's birthday in person makes for a special moment. Former Surigao del Sur Governor Felicidad Pimentel (left) and Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel (Facebook) If that mother is over 100 years old, even more so. On Monday, Dec....
As the saying goes, a happy wife equals a happy life. Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel (left) and his wife, Lelis Pimentel (Facebook) Based on this maxim alone, life appears to be very good indeed for Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel. The veteran congressman has...
Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel has identified a potential fund source for the Maharlika Wealth Fund (MWF) that's literally under the sea. (Tom Barrett/ Unsplash According to Pimentel, all future national government royalties from forthcoming offshore natural gas projects in the...
Did you know that Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel has a strong mother who is now over 100 years old? (Rep. Johnny Pimentel's Facebook) A photo posted on the Rep. Pimentel's Facebook on Saturday, Dec. 10 showed the congressman spending quality time with his mother, former Governor...
