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Government Agencies Must Maximize Free Wifi Law – PIMENTEL

  Now that the public can access the internet for free in several public places, Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III is urging government agencies to maximize the internet as a way to reach out, educate the public, and obtain feedback regarding their programs and projects. “The internet and social media are powerful tools, and […]

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The Message of Federalism and Change Is Heard in Laguna – PIMENTEL

  2,000 new leaders took their oaths as members of the PDP Laban before Party President and Senate President Koko Pimentel III in Biñan, Laguna. Led by Laguna’s “A Team” – Congresswomen Arlene Arcillas (1st District of Laguna), Marlyn Alonte (City of Biñan), and Sol Aragones (3rd District of Laguna) – and accompanied by Senior […]

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Universal Health Care, National ID System, Anti-Terrorism, Among Senate Priorities – PIMENTEL

  Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III announced the legislative priorities of the Upper House, measures that he said would “address issues of national importance.” At the opening of the Second Regular Session of the Senate of the 17th Congress, Pimentel said the Senate would fast-track legislation that would ease the burden of Filipino workers, […]

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Government Rebuilding Efforts Need Private Sector Partnership – PIMENTEL

  With the government poised to invest billions of pesos to rebuild Marawi City, Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel on Tuesday said that the private sector’s support would be a critical element in efforts to help the residents of Marawi recover from the armed conflict that has devastated the city. “With government forces getting close […]