Kiko Pangilinan kinasuhan ng libel ang ‘Maharlika’ Youtube Channel

ni Jasmin Joy Evangelista | February 15, 2022

Sinampahan ng kasong libel ng vice presidential aspirant at Senador na si Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan ang mga creators ng isang YouTube channel nitong Lunes dahil umano sa libelous videos na inilalabas nito laban sa kanya at sa kanyang pamilya.

Personal na nag-file ng reklamo si Pangilinan laban sa YouTube Channel na “Maharlika” sa Department of Justice dahil sa paglabag umano sa Republic Act 10175 o ang Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.

Ayon sa complaint ng senador, nagsimulang maglabas ng mapanirang videos ang naturang channel noong May 2021z

Pinagpapaliwanag ng senador ang tech giant na Google, na siyang nagmamay-ari ng video-sharing platform na YouTube, hinggil sa kung paanong ang mga naturang mapanirang videos laban sa kanya ay hindi lumalabag sa community standards matapos niyang i-flag ang “inaction” nito sa kabila ng kanyang mga requests na i-take down ang naturang “libelous video content”.

“We also urge corporations placing ads on these and similar YouTube channels to stop enabling these sites that peddle lies and disinformation,” ani Pangilinan.

Ayon pa sa senador, nais ding sampahan ng kaso ng kanyang asawa na si Sharon at anak na si Frankie ang Maharlika YouTube Channel.

“The contents of the videos are all false, have no factual basis, and are intended to destroy or damage my reputation as a senator, public servant, and a husband to one of the most beloved celebrities in the Philippines, Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan,” batay sa complaint ni Pangilinan.

“More importantly, the libelous videos are meant to destroy the family. The libelous videos are not only intended to damage my relationship with my wife but also meant to destroy my relationship with our children,” dagdag pa nito.

Dagdag pa ng senador, ang mga tao sa likod ng channel ay “acted in reckless disregard as to the truth or falsity of the statements in the video.”

Noong July 2021 nag-file na rin ng kaso si Pangilinan laban sa dalawang YouTube Channel.

Leni-Kiko ‘Pink Sunday’ rally, lumabag sa COVID-19 restrictions — QC gov’t

ni Lolet Abania | February 13, 2022

Ipinahayag ng Quezon City government na ang isinagawang campaign rally ngayong Linggo na pinangunahan ng mga supporters ni VP at presidential aspirant Leni Robredo at kanyang running mate na si Senador Kiko Pangilinan sa QC Memorial Circle ay lumabag sa maraming COVID-19 restrictions.

Tinukoy ng lokal na gobyerno ng QC ang aktibidad na tinawag na ‘Pink Sunday’ ng mga supporters ng Robredo-Pangilinan tandem, kung saan dumagsa ang tinatayang 7,000 katao, ayon sa pagtaya ng Quezon City Police District.

Sinabi naman ni Robredo sa kanyang speech sa lahat ng dumalo na nasa open-air area, na lumampas aniya ito sa kanilang inaasahang 20,000.

“Unfortunately, today’s ‘Pink Sunday’ event organized by supporters of Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Francis Pangilinan resulted in a spillover crowd that violated several restrictions that were mutually agreed upon. While crowd control is a highly complicated aspect of large gatherings, it is a test of discipline for the organizers and attendees to show that their chosen candidates observe the laws of the land,” ayon sa local government ng QC.

“We hope that in the future, all coordinators will take this responsibility more seriously.”

Gayunman, nilinaw ng QC government, na ang naturang reminder o paalala ay para sa lahat ng supporters at organizers, anuman o sinuman ang kanilang napiling kandidato.

“Now that the campaign period for national candidates has officially started, Quezon City is once again honored and thankful to be one of the main venues chosen for rallies and related political gatherings. Rest assured, our Local Government Unit is ready, willing, and able to provide all the necessary assistance to ensure that these activities are safe, and cause minimal inconvenience to the general public,” pahayag ng QC gov’t.

“On that note, we would also like to remind the organizers of these events about the importance of attending our pre-event coordination meetings, and more importantly, about strictly adhering to the agreements outlined in the signed permits,” saad pa ng lokal na pamahalaan.

Gayundin, ayon sa QC government na bawat kandidato ay naka-assign sa parehong venue at parehong concessions, subalit kailangan nilang i-observe ang mga panuntunan para sa kaligtasan ng bawat isa.

“Although NCR (National Capital Region) is currently under the more moderate Alert Level 2, our country is still in the midst of a pandemic,” dagdag nito.

Agad namang humingi ng paumanhin si Atty. Ibarra Gutierrez, spokesperson ni Robredo, dahil sa nangyaring spillover at nangakong gagawin ang mas mabuti para sa lahat.

“We acknowledge the concerns of the Quezon City Government, extend our thanks for its vigilance, and take full responsibility,” ani Gutierrez.

“While the organizers ensured that access to the immediate vicinity of the program proper was limited, and that all attendees were advised to bring vaccination cards and observe health protocols, the sheer number of people that arrived was a challenge, for which we apologize,” sabi pa ni Gutierrez.

11 senatorial candidates para sa Robredo-Pangilinan tandem

ni Lolet Abania | October 15, 2021

Inilabas na ni Vice President Leni Robredo, standard bearer ng oposisyon ngayong Biyernes, ang mga pangalan na bubuo sa kanilang 11-man Senate slate para sa 2022 national at local elections.

Sa press briefing kasama ang kanyang running-mate na si Senador Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, binanggit ni Robredo ang kanilang mga napiling kandidato sa pagka-senador:

1. Senador Richard Gordon

2. Senador Joel Villanueva

3. Senador Miguel Zubiri

4. Senador Risa Hontiveros

5. Senador Leila de Lima

6. Dating Vice President Jejomar Binay

7. Dating Rep. Teddy Baguilat

8. Sorsogon Gov. Chiz Escudero

9. Dating Senador Antonio Trillanes IV

10. Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno

11. Alex Lacson ng Kapatiran

“They are the ones who heeded our call for unity,” ani Robredo.

“We are together in expanding our ranks based on principles.”

"Mga kinatawan sila ng mas malawakang puwersang handang tumindig para isulong ang bago, matino, at makataong pamamahala, mula sa tuktok ng pamahalaan hanggang sa bawat sulok ng burukrasya,” sabi pa ni Robredo.

Gayunman, sinabi ni Robredo idadagdag na lamang nila ang nasa 12th slot sa susunod na araw.

“We want to get someone who will best represent the marginalized sector,” diin ng bise presidente.