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Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III

Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III is a prominent Filipino senator and minority leader known for his active role in legislative and constitutional matters, including his involvement in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. He has consistently advocated for the Senate to uphold its constitutional duties and has raised concerns over various government policies and electoral reforms.

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Recent developments on Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III

Wed, September 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM

SC upholds Comelec ruling recognizing Duterte's PDP-Laban faction

The Supreme Court has upheld the Commission on Elections' decision recognizing the faction of PDP-Laban led by former President Rodrigo Duterte and Alfonso Cusi.

Tue, July 29, 2025 at 6:25 PM

Zubiri, Hontiveros named deputy minority leaders

Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri and Senator Risa Hontiveros have been appointed as the two deputy minority leaders in the Senate.

Thu, June 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Comelec reinstates Marikina mayor's COC

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has reinstated the certificate of candidacy for outgoing Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro.

Tue, June 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM

Pimentel backs Marcos' non-intervention in VP Sara's impeachment

Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III approved of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s non-intervention in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.

Mon, June 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM

V.P. Sara, Hontiveros spar over bias in impeachment trial

Vice President Sara Duterte argued that senators should not be disqualified from impeachment trials due to political bias and suggested Senator Risa Hontiveros should recuse herself if such bias existed.

Fri, June 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM

Pimentel moves for Senate impeachment trial of VP Duterte

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III formally moved for the Senate to convene as an impeachment court to try Vice President Sara Duterte.

Thu, May 22, 2025 at 11:20 AM

Pimentel, Escudero laud PBBM's Cabinet resignation call

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III described President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s decision to ask for the courtesy resignation of his Cabinet as a "great move."

Tue, May 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM

Comelec suspends proclamation of 19 winning bets including Marikina Rep-elect Teodoro

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has suspended the proclamation of 19 candidates, including Marikina representative-elect Marcy Teodoro, pending the resolution of electoral complaints.

Fri, May 9, 2025 at 11:36 AM

Philippine senators welcome new Pope Leo XIV

Filipino senators welcomed the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church.

Fri, April 25, 2025 at 10:38 PM

Sen Pimentel wants probe into Comelec's online voting plan

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III is calling for an investigation into the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) plan for online voting for overseas Filipino voters in the 2025 National and Local Elections.