Vice President Leni Robredo's announcement of her presidential bid in the May 2022 polls was a tearful moment for Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan. Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Pangilinan made this admission Friday, Oct. 8 when he formally accepted the role as...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Friday said his decision to run for vice president in the upcoming May 2022 elections is anchored on the belief it is a “call of duty.” . Pangilinan, president of the Liberal Party and a known stalwart of the opposition slate, said he had no plans to run...
Running as an independent candidate in her Palace bid is Vice President Leni Robredo's way of saying that she is willing to forge alliances with different political groups ahead of the May 2022 polls. Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Francis Pangilinan field questions during a press...
Opposition senators on Thursday, Oct. 7 hailed Vice President Leni Robredo’s decision to run for president in the May 2022 national elections, expressing their belief the Filipinos “deserve only the best.” “Buong-buo kong sinusuportahan ang pagtakbo ni Leni sa pagkapangulo ng Pilipinas (I...
Senator Richard Gordon welcomed on Monday, October 4, calls for government officials to cooperate with the Senate's ongoing probe into the procurement of medical supplies and equipment for the country’s COVID-19 response. Senator Richard Gordon (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Gordon, who chairs the...
Opposition senators on Friday, Oct. 1, slammed President Duterte's plans to block officials in his Cabinet from attending hearings in the Senate. Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan (MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) Senator Francis Pangilinan said Duterte was "desperately trying to cover up" the alleged...
Opposition Senator Francis ‘’Kiko’’ Pangilinan on Thursday, September 30, revealed that another undercapitalized firm was able to bag P7.6 billion worth of medical supplies for the national government’s anti-COVID 19 program. Senator Kiko Pangilinan Pangilinan made the revelation in the...
Running for reelection is “on the table” for Vice President Leni Robredo, her camp said on Wednesday, September 29, after Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan admitted that this was part of their discussion during a recent meeting. Vice President Leni Robredo ( MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO)...
Senator Sonny Angara on Sunday said the government should suspend any unpaid obligations it has with Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation following the disclosure of a witness who said substandard face shields were delivered to the Department of Health (DOH). Angara pointed out this was validated...
A Department of Health (DOH) official on Tuesday confirmed that there were nearly 8,000 COVID-19 tests kits procured by the DOH and the Department of Budget and Management’s procurement service (DBM-PS) that had expired. DOH Assistant Secretary Nestor Santiago confirmed this after he was asked by...
Senators on Sunday paid tribute to former Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon “Dinky” Soliman for her contribution to humanitarian assistance and relief operations in the country during her stint in government. Sen. Risa Hontiveros said Soliman “led a life full of love,...
Senator Francis Pangilinan has questioned the supposed reduction of funds for government hospitals under the P4.5-trillion 2022 proposed national budget. Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan (Senate of the Philippines) "Nasa pandemya tayo. Mag-iisang buwan na rin tayong nasa mga 20,000 ang new cases...
