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Pimentel receives EU delegation: Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III receives a European Union (EU) delegation headed by Mr. Jan Reinder Rosing from the European External Action Service (EEAS) and accompanied by the EU Ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. Franz Jessen, at the Philippine Senate on January 29, 2018. The delegation, which is on an assessment mission to the Philippines, was updated on the political situation in Mindanao, particularly recent developments in the Bangsamoro Peace Process as well as the rehabilitation efforts in Marawi. Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri explained that the Senate plans to approve the BBL before it adjourns in March as the landmark legislation will be crucial in addressing continued extremism in Mindanao. Also present during the call were Senators Risa Hontiveros, Win Gatchalian and JV Ejercito. (PRIB Photo by Albert Calvelo/31 January 2018)