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Senator Koko Pimentel III has filed a bill seeking to officially declare Marikina City as the “Shoe Capital of the Philippines,” cementing its historic role as the country’s leading center for shoemaking. Senate Bill No. 2997, filed on April 25, acknowledges the deep-rooted legacy of Marikina in the local shoemaking tradition. The city’s history with […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III extended his heartfelt condolences to the victims and families affected by the tragic incident during the Lapu-Lapu Day celebration in Vancouver, Canada. On April 26, 2025, a devastating event occurred when a driver struck a crowd at a Filipino festival in Vancouver, resulting in the loss of 11 lives and leaving […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III called for a Senate investigation into the legality and implementation of internet voting for Overseas Filipino voters in the 2025 national and local elections, raising concerns about system glitches, security risks, and questions of legal authority. In Senate Resolution No. 1344, Pimentel urged the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. In a statement, Pimentel paid tribute to the late pontiff’s legacy. “He did not preach from a pedestal, he bowed down to understand our suffering.” “Pope Francis […]
To revive the Philippine shoe industry, Senator Koko Pimentel III has filed a bill seeking to establish modern Shoe Manufacturing Hubs across the country, with Marikina City–dubbed the Shoe Capital of the Philippines–set to host the pilot facility. Under the proposed measure, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in coordination with local government units, […]
On World Health Day, Marikina 1st District congressional candidate and incumbent Senator Koko Pimentel III emphasized the critical importance of strengthening public health initiatives to ensure that all Filipinos have access to quality healthcare services. “Ang kalusugan ay isang pangunahing karapatan, at napakahalaga na tiyakin nating walang Pilipino ang maiiwan pagdating sa kanilang kalusugan at […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III expressed his gratitude to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for granting clemency to 115 Filipinos during Ramadan and Eid-al-Fitr, calling it a demonstration of the strong diplomatic ties and humanitarian spirit shared between the two nations. “This act of kindness reflects the UAE’s goodwill toward Filipinos and its commitment […]
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III has called on all candidates in Marikina City to participate in a regular town hall debate where they can directly present their platforms and solutions to the city’s pressing issues. “Ang halalan ay dapat tungkol sa mga plataporma at solusyon sa problema ng Marikina tulad ng baha, trabaho […]
Following the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III asked the Department of Public Works and Highway (DPWH) to conduct a thorough assessment of the structural integrity of public infrastructure across the country, citing the recent collapse of a bridge in Isabela as a pressing reminder of the need for greater preparedness. […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III filed an “urgent motion to resolve” before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) En Banc, pressing for an immediate resolution on the cancellation of the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) of Marikina Mayor Marcy Teodoro for the city’s 1st District congressional race. The motion, filed on March 26, 2025, reiterates that […]