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As the so-called "series of transport strikes" has begun, the National Land Transportation Council (NLTC), an umbrella group of jeepney, bus, taxi, FX, and tricycle operators and drivers, are pressing for a repeal of the Oil Deregulation Law. Malacañang has called for "a dialogue with the strikers" to find best ways to go against "a problem that arises from external factors".
Do you think the transport strikes are a wake-up call for government to finally act?
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| Congress resumes its regular session today after a lengthy three-week Lenten break, with both the Senate and the House of Representatives looking forward to a busy schedule.
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinals began "an intense period of silence and prayer" before their conclave to choose the next pope, saying they will stop speaking publicly to protect the strict secrecy surrounding the centuries-old tradition.
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A bill that imposes the death penalty on wide-scale smuggling and two more revenue measures are in the list of priority bills to be taken up by the House of Representatives as it resumes session today.
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Cardinals surround the altar during a mass led by Cardinal Francesco Marchisano of Italy in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican last Saturday. Starting with the funeral of Pope John Paul II on Friday, cardinals celebrate a series of funeral masses for nine days known as the ‘Novemdiales.’ |
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Metro Manila: Partly cloudy to at times cloudy.
Cebu: Mostly cloudy with rainshowers and thunderstorms.
Davao: Mostly cloudy with rainshowers and thunderstorms.
Sunrise — 5:45 a.m.
Sunset — 6:09 p.m. |
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MASSES FOR NINE DAYS (AP)
