Rappler's latest stories on pangilinan
Look back: Duterte's tussles with big business
Going from threats to defying an international court order, President Duterte proves more and more that he will use every presidential power to pressure some of the country's biggest firms
Duterte threatens Ayalas, Pangilinan after Manila Water arbitration win
Manila Water's win against the government refuels President Rodrigo Duterte's determination to scrap the concession agreement of the Ayala-led company as well as that of Manny Pangilinan's Maynilad
Sharon Cuneta on 'Tatay' Duterte's claims: 'All is fine with my family'
The President, in a Bonifacio Day speech, had claimed the 'Megastar' wanted to kick her husband, a senator, out of their home
Frankie Pangilinan throws shade at Duterte over comments on her parents
'Imagine being more concerned with 'ruining' a perfectly happy family instead of being a good leader,' Frankie Pangilinan says
Opposition 'not surprised' by Robredo's firing as ICAD co-chair
(UPDATED) Senators say the Duterte administration 'got snared in their own trap' and their plan 'to make [Vice President Leni Robredo] look weak backfired'
DND to reconsider AFP deal with China-backed telco after Senate review
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says they will 'think thrice, even 4 times,' after senators raised serious security concerns over Dito Telecommunity's plan to build cell sites within military properties
Manny Pangilinan extends support to Carlos Yulo's family of gymnasts
After rewarding Carlos Yulo with P1 million, the MVP Sports Foundation also lends help to the world champion's gymnast siblings
Pangilinan urges 'careful study' of proposal to drop rice farming in 23 provinces
'Puwede namang sabay at hindi isa lang ang pagpipilian,' says Senator Francis Pangilinan as the government mulls transitioning 23 provinces from rice farming to raising other crops
Senate to check AFP-Dito deal before Lorenzana decides on it
Opposition lawmakers want a chance to back out of a deal that might give the Chinese government '130 listening posts' all over the Philippines
Pangilinan wants fixed allowance for barangay health workers
'Barangay health workers are our front-liners for health, but they are behind in benefits and incentives. When their work conditions are okay, our health conditions will be better,' says Senator Francis Pangilinan
Pangilinan, Belmonte stay on as LP leaders
It takes the Liberal Party's leadership 4 months to issue the resolution affirming support for two of its key leaders who wanted to resign after the May elections
'Absurd': Why build China-backed telco towers in military camps?
A senator and a security expert say the deal exposes the Philippine military to Chinese spying at a time when other countries are shunning Chinese technology companies
Manny Pangilinan's hospital chain plans stock market debut
Metro Pacific Hospital Holdings Incorporated proposes to sell at a maximum of P182 per share
Register to vote, Pangilinan urges Filipinos on Ninoy Aquino Day
More than 3 decades since the assassination of senator Benigno 'Ninoy' Aquino Jr, Senator Francis Pangilinan urges the youth to choose leaders who will fight for democracy
Pangilinan refiles bills seeking to speed up murder investigations
The senator says the proposed bills seeking mandatory autopsies on crime victims and crematories' compulsory collection of biological specimen will 'help solve cases swiftly and efficiently'
Pangilinan: 'Ang commuter, tao hindi sardinas'
Senator Francis Pangilinan has filed a bill that seeks to guarantee and protect the right of Filipinos to travel safely, conveniently, affordably, and with dignity
Rappler Talk: Senator Francis Pangilinan on commuter rights bill
Pangilinan hopes to restore the dignity of commuting and create a magna carta for commuters' rights
Pangilinan: Release P20-billion cash aid to farmers affected by rice tariffication law
'With the influx of rice imports, mas lumala ang kalagayan nila. Hindi na lalo mabayaran ang utang, lalong nababaon sa utang. Lalong nagugutom,' says Senator Francis Pangilinan
Duterte meant cops can accept gifts of 'insignificant value' – Panelo
'The giving of the gift is simply an appreciation by a thankful community for a job well done performed by the law enforcers,' says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo
'Resist historical revisionism,' Pangilinan says on Cory's 10th death anniversary
A decade since the death of former president and democracy icon Corazon Aquino, Senator Francis Pangilinan urges Filipinos to resist attempts to revise the country's history
LISTEN: Frankie Pangilinan's 'unapologetically genuine' debut song 'TYL'
'TYL' is produced by Ely Buendia
We must rally behind Robredo, Pangilinan tells LP bloc in House
(6th UPDATE) 'We urge our fellow lawmakers at the House of Representatives to seriously consider where they stand in the face of the harassment and persecution brought upon our party chairperson,' says Senator Francis Pangilinan
Senate bill pushes for plan to manage rainwater
Senator Francis Pangilinan files a bill seeking to manage rainwater and have it used for irrigation, watering of plants, and firefighting, among others
Fellow senators hit Dela Rosa over 'shit happens' comment on kid's death
(UPDATED) 'Nonchalance has no place in this situation,' says Senator Panfilo Lacson in response to the controversial comment of Senator Ronald dela Rosa
Del Rosario quits board of Hong Kong-listed firm
Former top diplomat Albert del Rosario resigns as non-executive director of First Pacific, over a week after being barred from entering Hong Kong
Senators oppose joint Recto Bank probe by PH, China
(2nd UPDATE) 'It will never be a fair investigation when one is the oppressed and the other is the oppressor,' says Senator Francis Pangilinan
Lawmakers to Comelec: Don't let problems in 2019 polls happen in 2022
'We can't have something like this happen in the 2022 presidential election. We might have a revolution,' says Senator Francis Pangilinan
These PH celebs performed during Duterte's meeting with the Filipino community in Japan
Rodjun Cruz, Dianne Medina, and Michael Pangilinan are among those who entertain the Filipino community during Duterte's Japan visit
Pangilinan's resignation 'a sign of humility' – Liberal Party execs
Erin Tañada, Liberal Party vice president for external affairs and Otso Diretso senatorial candidate, says he admires Senator Kiko Pangilinan's courage during the tough campaign
LP leaders Pangilinan, Belmonte resign after Otso Diretso loses elections
(3rd UPDATE) Both LP officials claim 'command responsibility' over the loss of the Otso Diretso senatorial candidates, but party chair Vice President Leni Robredo does not accept their resignation
Ka Leody wants to suspend canvassing of votes
Leody de Guzman also questions the 'undue haste' in the proclamation of Senate and party-list winners
Otso Diretso not conceding the fight just yet for Aquino, Roxas
The defeated opposition senatorial bets are hoping that their colleagues Bam Aquino and Mar Roxas can still make it to the Magic 12
Sharon Cuneta endorses Poe's Senate bid, thanks husband Kiko's 'respect'
'Sa aking puso ay naninindigan na po ako para sa mahal ko sa buhay, at 'yan po si Senator Grace Poe,' the Megastar says during Poe's miting de avance in Tondo
PLDT's Pangilinan shows he's actually using a 5G Huawei phone in new tweet
After online gaffe, the CEO gets back at netizens with photo and video proof
Otso Diretso to make last stand in miting de avance at UP Diliman
(UPDATED) Several bands, singers, and spoken word artists are going to perform during the miting de avance, including Autotelic, Truefaith, Noel Cabangon, and Ebe Dancel
These celebrity couples all celebrated their wedding anniversaries this weekend
Happy anniversary to Sharon Cuneta and Kiko Panglinan, Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo, and Lucy Torres and Richard Gomez!
All Otso Diretso bets join forces in vote-rich Cebu
This is only the second time the opposition senatorial ticket will be complete in one city during the 2019 campaign period
Manny Pangilinan on brownouts: We need more power plants
Meralco chairman Manny Pangilinan says building more power plants is the 'only solution' he could think of
LP: Remember dark 1978 elections, be brave in May 13 polls
Campaign manager Francis Pangilinan likens Otso Diretso to Laban opposition bets who struggled in the 1978 Interim Batasang Pambansa elections
Pangilinan: Local leaders supporting Otso Diretso fear retaliation from Duterte gov't
Otso Diretso’s campaign team taps volunteers to fill in the gap left by support from local politicians
Rappler Talk: Francis Pangilinan on challenges for Otso Diretso
The opposition slate's campaign manager Senator Kiko Pangilinan sits down with Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug to discuss challenges to winning
PLDT on the Huawei question
Take a glimpse at how PLDT and its heads are approaching the US-Huawei situation
Otso Diretso starts online fundraising for its campaign volunteers
Senator Francis Pangilinan, Otso Diresto campaign manager, says the donations will help fund their grassroots campaign powered by mostly youth volunteers
Rochelle Pangilinan, Arthur Solinap welcome baby girl
(UPDATED) Rochelle and Arthur welcome their daughter Shiloh on February 24
Senators hit NYC chief for targeting 'rebellious' scholars
'Kung may sisipain [sa puwesto] dapat siya at 'di ang mga estudyante,' says Senator Francis Escudero on National Youth Commission Chairman Ronald Cardema
Progressive groups fear new tariff law will lead to rice cartels
(UPDATED) But proponents of the new rice tariffication law say it will lower the price of the food staple to a level more affordable for Filipinos
LOOK: Google event takes on political hue as leaders do the Duterte fist
The administration's symbol shows up at a photo opportunity during Google's event
Can Otso Diretso do a repeat of Robredo’s 2016 victory?
'Otso Diretso has so far successfully maintained the image that they are indeed opposition candidates. This is good for securing command vote for the coalition'
DOH records 508% increase in measles cases in Cordillera
(UPDATED) The regional health office has monitored 79 measles cases in the region from January 1 to February 2 – more than 5 times what it recorded in the same period last year
Senators to Filipinos: Be like Rizal, 'fight inequality and abuse'
'During this dark chapter in our history, when there is a prevailing culture of impunity and blatant attempts to desensitize us to violence and corruption, we are called upon to speak up, stand up, and fight back,' opposition Senator Leila de Lima says
