Pimentel III, Aquilino Martin “Koko” De La Llana (PDP-Laban)
PERSONAL DETAILS
Age: 55 (January 20, 1964)
Place of Residence: Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
Political Party: PDP Laban
Incumbent Senator: Yes
Terms as Senator: 2 (August 2011-2019)
FAMILY MEMBERS IN OFFICE
Gwendolyn Pimentel-Gana, Sister, Commission on Human Rights Commissioner
SALIENT ISSUES AND POSITION
Federalism: pro
TRAIN Law: pro
Anti-political dynasty bill: pro
Divorce: against
Death penalty: pro
Bangsamoro Basic Law: pro
Anti-Discrimination Bill: pro
POLICY FOCUS/PLATFORM
End contractualization
Counter inflation
Push for federalism
EDUCATION
Primary: Ateneo de Manila University
Secondary: Ateneo de Manila University
Tertiary: Ateneo de Manila University (BS Mathematics)
Graduate Studies: University of the Philippines (Bachelor of Laws)
Honorary degrees: Doctor of Humanities (Polytechnic University of the Philippines)
AFFILIATIONS
President, PDP Laban
Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines
Member, Rotary Club of Manila Bay
Member, Couples for Christ
Member, East West Center Philippines Alumni Association
Former member, Oro Jaycees, Inc.
Former member, Manila Jaycees, Inc.
Former member, Junior Chamber of the Philippines
GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE
Executive
N/A
Legislative
Senator, Senate of the Philippines, 2011-2019
Senate President, Senate of the Philippines, 2016-2018
Chairperson, Philippine Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation, 2011 - 2013, 2018 - 2019
Chairperson, Philippine Senate Committee on Trade, Commerce, and Entrepreneurship, 2018 - 2019
Chairperson, Philippine Senate Committee on Games and Amusement, 2011-2013
Judiciary
N/A
Local Government
Commissioner representing Mindanao, National Youth Commission, 1995-1998
LEGISLATIVE WORK
Personally authored bills passed into law: N/A
Total bills passed into law: N/A
Important legislation:
RA 10165 Foster Care Act of 2010: aims to strengthen foster care for children nationwide
RA 11035 Balik Scientist Act: science, technology, or innovation experts of Filipino descent will be given benefits, incentives, and privileges under the Balik Scientist Program
RA 10932 Anti-Hospital Deposit Law: increases the penalties on hospitals and medical clinics who refuse to administer medical treatment in emergency cases
RA 10867 National Bureau of Investigation Reorganization and Modernization Act: aims to expand the structure, capability, and manpower of the NBI
RA 11054 Bangsamoro Organic Law: establishes a political entity that secures the identity and posterity of the Bangsamoro people and other inhabitants in the autonomous region in Muslim Mindanao
SB 1620 Abolition of the Road Board: transfers the powers and functions of the Road Board to the Department of Public Works and Highways and the Department of Transportation
RA 10380 Absentee Voting for Members of the Media: allows members of the media who are unable to vote on election day due to the performance of their functions in reporting and covering the elections to vote under the local absentee voting system
RA 10366 Election Voting Accessibility Law: designs systems and procedures that will enable persons with disabilities and senior citizens to exercise their right to political participation without discrimination or restrictions
RA 10367 Biometrics Law: establishes an updated list of voters through the adoption of biometric technology
RA 10645 Expanded Senior Citizens Act: provides health insurance for all senior citizens under PhilHealth
RA 10660 Streamlining the Sandiganbayan: strengthens the functional and structural organization of the Sandiganbayan
RA 10910 Amending Republic Act 3019: increases the prescriptive period for violations from fifteen to twenty years
SOURCES
ABS-CBN News. (2018, October 11). Seeking Senate return, Koko Pimentel files certificate of candidacy. Retrieved from https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/11/18/seeking-senate-return-koko-pimentel-files-certificate-of-candidacy
Calonzo, A. (2015, June 18). PNoy appoints former LP exec as new CHR chair. GMA News Online. Retrieved from https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/506098/pnoy-appoints-former-lp-exec-as-new-chr-chair/story/
Esguerra, C. V. (2018, December 4). Comelec asked: Can Koko Pimentel still run for senator in 2019? ABS-CBN News. Retrieved from https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/12/04/18/comelec-asked-can-koko-pimentel-still-run-for-senator-in-2019
Evangelista, E. (2018, October 27). Where do 2019 senatorial bets stand on key national issues? Rappler. Retrieved from https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/214974-where-senatorial-bets-stand-key-issues-philippines
Legaspi, A. (2018, March 23). Koko Pimentel confident of anti-political dynasty bill passage in the Senate. GMA News Online. Retrieved from https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/647621/koko-pimentel-confident-of-anti-political-dynasty-bill-passage-in-the-senate/story/
Macaraig, A. (2012, September 30). Aquilino Martin ‘Koko’ Pimentel III: ‘It’s complicated’. Rappler. Retrieved from https://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections-2013/13342-aquilino-martin-koko-pimentel-iii-‘it’s-complicated’
Senate of the Philippines. (n.d). Aquilino Martin “Koko” dela Llana Pimentel III. Retrieved from https://www.senate.gov.ph/senators/sen_bio/pimentel_koko_resume.asp
Senate of the Philippines. (2019, February 17). Koko thanks DU30 for endorsement of senatorial re-election bid. Retrieved from http://www.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2019/0217_pimentel1.asp
The Philippine Star. (2012, May 17). PUP to confer doctorate on Pimentel. Retrieved from https://www.philstar.com/campus/2012/05/17/807451/pup-confer-doctorate-pimentel
