Koko Pimentel willing to be part of the Senate minority bloc

May 17, 2022 | Nation

Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III said he is open to becoming a part of the Senate minority bloc in the 19th Congress.Pimentel said in a television interview that senators wanting to be the Senate President are already forming groups with their...

DOJ revives Pimentel’s quarantine breach investigation

Sep 10, 2020 | Nation

  The Department of Justice (DOJ) revived the pending preliminary investigation against Senator Aquilino Pimentel III over his alleged quarantine breach last March. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) submitted a new complaint which resulted in the...

Koko Pimentel’s hearing on ‘quarantine violation’ moved to June 18

May 16, 2020 | Nation

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has rescheduled the investigation on Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III’s alleged violation of quarantine protocols “tentatively” to June 18. This is according to Prosecutor General Benedicto Malcontento. Initially,...

‘Please refrain from being treated as VIPs’ – doctors tell politicos

Mar 26, 2020 | Nation

The Philippine Medical Association (PMA), country’s top association of medical practitioners, on Thursday backed Makati Medical Center’s condemnation of Sen. Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III’s breach of hospital protocol and told other...

Koko Pimentel tests positive for Covid-19, becomes the face of privilege

Mar 25, 2020 | Top Stories

Senator Koko Pimentel points to his temple during remarks at the US-Philippines Society Breakfast Panel Presentation and Discussion at The Peninsula Manila last Feb. 17 2020. (Senate website) Sen. Aquilino Pimentel III broke quarantine rules when he accompanied his...