Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III

Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III is a prominent Filipino senator and minority leader who focuses on legislative issues such as election integrity, disaster preparedness, and economic revitalization. He has questioned the legality of online voting systems and pushed for reforms to strengthen infrastructure safety and support local industries like shoe manufacturing.

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Last updated at July 29, 2025.

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Hontiveros joins Sotto-led minority bloc

Sen. Risa Hontiveros announced on Monday at a press conference an hour before the 20th Congress opens its first regular session that she will join the minority bloc led by Sen. Vicente Sotto III, rather than forming an independent bloc as initially planned.
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Teodoro proclaimed winner in Marikina 1st district

On Tuesday, July 1, Marcelino 'Marcy' Teodoro was formally proclaimed as the winning congressional candidate for Marikina's 1st district in the Eleksyon 2025 elections.
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Duterte VP rejects calls for senator-judges to recuse in impeachment trial

Vice President Sara Duterte dismissed suggestions that some senator-judges should recuse themselves from her impeachment trial based on political bias during a press briefing in Davao City on Monday.
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Senate remands VP Duterte's impeachment back to House

Senate President Francis Escudero defended on Wednesday the Senate's decision to remand the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte back to the House of Representatives.
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Sen. Bato Dela Rosa moves to dismiss VP Duterte's impeachment case, Senate votes to return it to House

Sen. Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa moved to dismiss the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte during a privilege speech in the Senate plenary session on Tuesday.
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Senate rejects motion to convene impeachment court for VP Sara

The Senate minority bloc, led by Senator Risa Hontiveros and Koko Pimentel III, made a forceful appeal on Monday during a plenary session to immediately convene as an impeachment court for Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Escudero: No resolution filed to dismiss Duterte impeachment

Senate President Francis Escudero stated on Monday that no resolution has been filed to dismiss the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Sen Bato dela Rosa initiates Senate resolution to dismiss VP Duterte’s impeachment case

Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa confirmed on Wednesday that he initiated a Senate resolution seeking to dismiss the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte.
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Senate to decide on Sara Duterte's impeachment trial

Senate President Francis Escudero reiterated on Wednesday that the decision regarding Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial rests with the 20th Congress and will proceed according to Senate rules.
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Senate delays VP Sara Duterte's impeachment from June 2 to 11

Senate President Francis Escudero has delayed the presentation of the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte from June 2 to June 11, allowing Congress more time to address urgent legislative priorities before its sine die adjournment on June 14.
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