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Senator Koko Pimentel III, chair of the Senate Trade and Commerce Committee urged for the passage of the 2019 national budget as he thumbed down proposals to reenact last year’s budget. In a radio interview on Monday, Pimentel emphasized that the government’s budget should not be held hostage by special interests. He added that a […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III has filed a bill proposing the inclusion of computer science in the curriculum of the K-12 Program, integrating the subject as early as the kindergarten level. “This bill seeks to integrate computer science in all levels of the enhanced basic education curriculum. By introducing computer science fundamentals to our students, as […]
The country’s high ranking among Southeast Asian nations in terms of economic outlook in 2019 was a sign that the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte “is on the right track” and that the country’s economic managers should continue the programs and reforms that have buoyed the spirits of Filipino businessmen, Senate Trade and Commerce Committee […]
A proposal to protect infants and young children from harmful chemicals is due for second reading in the Senate. Senate Bill No. 2170, also known as the BPA in Child Care Articles Prohibition Act is contained in Committee Report No. 564 prepared by the Committees on Trade, Commerce and Entrepreneurship and Health and Demography. It […]
Senate Trade and Commerce Committee Chair Koko Pimentel III on Wednesday said that the Philippines ranking highest among Southeast Asian nations in terms of economic outlook in 2019 is a sign that the Duterte administration “is on the right track.” The country’s economic managers, Pimentel added, should also continue the administration’s programs and reforms that […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III has called for the exemption of petroleum products from the coverage of the value-added tax (VAT) to help cushion the impact of the implementation of the second tranche of the fuel excise tax. “As a means of easing the burden on the public, this bill proposes to exempt petroleum products from […]
“A pivotal and historic milestone in Mindanao’s quest for a just and lasting peace.” This was the response of Senate Trade and Commerce Committee Sen. Koko Pimentel III to the Commission on Election’s proclamation that the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) had been ratified with 1,540,017 residents voting in favor of ratification and only 198,750 voting […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III is highlighting the need to address the growing clamor for barangay (village) officials to become regular government employees so that they could receive monthly salaries and benefits. Pimentel said barangay officials have a crucial role to play as “front liners” of the government. “Barangay officials have a crucial role to play […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III on Monday reminded Filipinos to “acknowledge nationhood and develop a deep sense of love for country” as he stressed on the importance of celebrating Philippine Republic Day every Jan. 23. “Too often we forget the richness of our history and the importance of national historical events. Filipinos won a hard-fought victory […]
Senate Trade and Commerce Committee Chair Koko Pimentel III on Wednesday reiterated the need to institutionalize the government’s Pondo sa Pagbabago at Pag-asenso (P3) Program to permanently establish a viable alternative for small business owners that fall prey to “5-6” loan sharks who charge “unconscionable” interest rates. The senator from Mindanao said he understands why […]