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EXPLAINING
FEDERALISM
QUEZON CITY -- Senator Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr., (PDP-Laban)
explains federalism as a solution
to the muslim rebellion at an open forum held a the Sulo
hotel.
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YOUTH SYMPOSIUM
TAGBILARAN CITY -- Senator Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr., (PDP-Laban) touches base with students of the Holy Name University in Tagbilaran City in Bohol island-province. Pimentel discussed the salient features of a federal system of government as an alternative to the existing highly-centralized system during a symposium at the university where he was the guest speaker.
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GIFT OF LOVE
APARRI, CAGAYAN VALLEY -- Senator Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr., (PDP-Laban) led the inauguration of the newly-constructed school building of the Aparri East Elementary School in Aparri, Cagayan which was built through his initiative. With Pimentel, at the ribbon-cutting ceremony were his wife, Mrs. Lpurdes "Bing" Pimentel and an Aparri Mayor Shalmar Tumaru. The inauguration coincided with his recent visit to Cagayan Valley.
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APARRI, CAGAYAN VALLEY - Senator Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr., (PDP-Laban) says that the upgrading of the ducational system must be a topmost concern of government if the country is to grow economically as fast as desired. Pimentel interacts with students at the Aparri East Elementary School in Aparri, Cagayan where he inaugurated a school building that was constructed through his assistance.
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This Science Building was heartily given by Senator Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr., funded out of his PDAP through the help of Comdre. Arnold C. Segundo of Manila Yacht Club and Atty. Alfonso J. Ruiz and through ther incessant appeal of SPM Pacifico C. Velasco under the administration of Mayor Eleuterio C. Mabanag.
- Project Completed: June 03, 2002
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SANTIAGO CITY BIKERS ASSOCIATION
SANTIAGO CITY -- Cyclists belonging to the Santiago City Bikers Association get words of encouragement from Senator Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr., during their routine biking activity. Pimentel recently visited Santiago City to speak at a conference on the federal system of government spearheaded by the Movement for a Federal Philippines (MFP).
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SANTIAGO CITY
SANTIAGO CITY -- Senator Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr., allys apprehensions that the country may be dismembered if the federal system is adopted. At Cagayan Valley regional conference on federalism in Santiago City. Pimentel said this system of government will in fact make the country more cohesive and united as it will spur competition among the component states and hasten their economic development.
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SANTIAGO CITY -- Senator Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr., is batting for the devolution of public works projects from the national government to the local government units (LGUs). This one of the 152 amendments to the Local Government Code, Pimentel mentioned during his talk with local officials in Santiago City, Cagayan Valley.
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LAOAG CITY
LAOAG CITY -- Senator Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr., (PDP-Laban) informs barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan officials of his proposal to devolve more powers to local government units, including implementation of infrastructure projects, as part of a package of amendments to the Local Government Code. Pimentel, principal author of the Code, was guest-of-honor and including officer during assembly of newly-elected barangay and SK executives in Laoag City.
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BACOLOD CITY
BACOLOD CITY -- Town mayors have vowed to lobby with Congress to give priority to the approval of a bill that would substantially amend the Local Government Code. Senator Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr., (left) discusses the salient points of the amendatory bill, including an increase in the share of local government units in the national tax collection from 40 to 50 percent. Pimentel was guest speaker at the recent conference of the League of Municipalities (Luzon Island Conference) in Bacolod City.
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BURGOS, ILOCOS NORTE
BURGOS, ILOCOS NORTE -- Senator Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr., (PDP-Laban) is proposing an increase in the share of local government units (LGUs) from the internal revenue allotment (IRA) from 40 to 50 percent as one of the package of amendments to the Local Government Code. He says this will strengthen the capability of LGUs to deliver essential services, especially health, agriculture and social welfare that have been devolved from the central government.
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SAN NICOLAS, ILOCOS NORTE
SAN NICOLAS, ILOCOS NORTE -- A Mindanawnon with Ilocos roots, Senator Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr., interacts with local folk during a hectic visit to Ilocos Norte. Pimentel's mother, the late public school teacher Petra Quilinging, hailed from Batac, Ilocos Norte. Pimentel (cuddling a lass in photo) has volunteered to be the voice of Ilocos in the Senate after being reminded that the region is unrepresented in the 24-seat legislative chamber.
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SAN NICOLAS, ILOCOS NORTE -- Senator Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr., (PDP-Laban) promises to help widows of World War II veterans in expediting the release of their monthly pension checks from the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO). His assistance was sought by the veterans' widows and senior citizens during a recent visit to San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte.
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VINTAR, ILOCOS NORTE
VINTAR, ILOCOS NORTE -- Senator Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr., (PDP-Laban) meets with local school officials during a visit at the Barangay Camaquin Elementary School. Pimentel is part-Ilocano as his mother the late Petra Quilinging, hailed from Batac, Ilocos Norte.
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