Statement of Erin Tanada, Partido Liberal vice president on external affairs, on death threats vs Fr. Picardal

We view with great alarm the threat against the life of Fr. Amado Picardal. We call on credible authorities to ensure the safety of the Redemptorist priest and investigate the matter. The motive of those attempting to kill him was clear. He has been an outspoken critic of extrajudicial killings in Davao City when President […]

Maunlad ang bayang bayani ang taumbayan at ang pamunuan — Pangilinan

Statement of Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, Partido Liberal president, on National Heroes’ Day and the death of US Senator John McCain Araw-araw, pipila ng isang oras sa MRT, papasok sa trabaho, magbubuno, magpapawis. Pipila ulit ng isang oras o kaya ay tatayo sa bus para makauwi. Para kumita ng mga 500 piso na maiuuwi sa […]

Statement of Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, Partido Liberal president and former Presidential Assistant on Food Security and Agricultural Modernization, on rice crisis in Zamboanga City

First things first: Fire the top management of NFA. I am afraid the rice crisis in Zamboanga City today is a combination of both corruption and incompetence by top government officials in cahoots with wealthy private players in the rice industry taking advantage of the rising prices to profit handsomely. Powerful and influential forces both […]

On ‘moving on’ from the Ninoy Aquino assassination

Statement of Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, Partido Liberal president, On ‘moving on’ from the Ninoy Aquino assassination It was never just an issue between the Marcoses and the Aquinos. More than anything, it was an issue between the Marcoses and the entire nation that suffered immensely from the abuses, the greed, and the oppressive and […]

Remembering the 47th Year of the Plaza Miranda Bombing

We, lovers of freedom and democracy, remember Plaza Miranda, August 21, 1971. We remember and honor the ultimate sacrifice of nine fellow Liberals, and the mental and physical scars of the 95 others who were injured here, this day 47 years ago. We remember and respect the brave Liberal heroes who held the line and […]

Statement of Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, Partido Liberal president, Remembering Jesse Robredo

Napakabuting tao. Napakagaling na tao. Nag-umpisa siya sa lingkod-bayan bilang meyor ng Naga City, ang “maogmang lugar” o masayang lugar na humakot ng mga international at local award para sa kaayusan at pag-unlad na tinatamasa pa rin ng lungsod at ng mga naninirahan at bumibisita rito. Nang maging kalihim ng Department of Interior and Local […]

DID YOU KNOW? Pinoys’ out-of-pocket spending for health still high despite increased govt funds: Tañada

Former legislator Erin Tañada on Friday batted for the passage of the twin measures of expanded universal health care and increased tobacco tax so that Filipinos will spend less on health. Filipinos’ out-of-pocket spending for health is still high even as government funds for health increased from 29.7% in 2014 to 34.2% in 2016, the […]

Statement of Erin Tanada, Partido Liberal vice president for external affairs, On Duterte saying he will resign

It is not up to the President, and especially not a junta, to decide who takes his place when he steps down. Our Constitution clearly provides that it should be the Vice President. We wonder who at this point is still taking the President to his words, given that he threatens to resign at least […]

Statement of Erin Tanada, Partido Liberal vice-president for external affairs, on new 9-party coalition

Political parties forming alliances is not new, nor is it frowned upon. It is in fact a sign of a robust democracy, since political parties pave the way for what should be greater people participation in politics. However, the recent headline of a 9-party coalition is worrying for one of the biggest problems in Philippine […]