Tag: Francis Pangilinan

Binay, Pangilinan: Stop bullying the bully

(Eagle News) — Senators Nancy Binay and Francis Pangilinan on Friday, Dec. 21, condemned the bullying incidents involving a student from the Ateneo de Manila Junior High School and his companions and that were caught in viral videos. The two, however, added that “all forms of bullying” should be condemned. Binay, for instance, lamented what she said was the “vicious cycle of bullying” that has now ensued, with some now bashing the boy who was […]

Palace accuses Pangilinan of politicking following his claim vs the gov’t over inflation

(Eagle News) — The Palace on Thursday, Nov. 8, accused Senator Francis Pangilinan of politicking following his pronouncement the government has done nothing to address inflation. “We find it unfortunate that (he) is still milking the issue of inflation considering prices have gone down,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. According to Panelo, Pangilinan’s claim that “the government has not done any concrete action to address the increasing prices of goods is out of touch with reality..” […]

Pangilinan: Maranaos should be allowed to “return to their homeland”

(Eagle News)–Senator Francis Pangilinan said the Maranaos should be allowed  to “return to their homeland and repair or make new homes on the same site where they (were) situated before the siege.” “Let them rebuild from their roots,” he said, noting that their homes were where “their  families converge, where their Islamic faith has been grounded, where their value systems have been established…” “They should be allowed to return to ground zero and be given assistance, […]

Duterte accuses Senator Pangilinan of “wreak(ing) havoc” on PHL criminal justice system with Pangilinan law

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday accused Senator Francis Pangilinan of “wreak(ing) havoc” on the criminal justice system with the Pangilinan law. In a speech during awarding ceremonies of the most child-friendly cities and municipalities in Malacanang on Tuesday, Duterte blamed the law for what he said was the sorry state of the criminal justice system that see children  15 years old and younger committing crimes and going “scot-free.” “If there is anyone […]

Palace confirms Pangilinan’s resignation

  (Eagle News) — Malacanang on Tuesday, Sept. 15, confirmed that President Benigno S. Aquino III has accepted the resignation of Secretary Francis Pangilinan as Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization. Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said this in a statement issued to reporters. “According to the Office of the Executive Secretary, the resignation of Presidential Assistant for Food Security and Agricultural Modernization (PAFSAM) Secretary Francis Pangilinan has been accepted by the President […]