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Diarrhea kills 25, downs 259 in Palawan
A total of 259 persons have been hospitalized while 25 others died in the province of Palawan over the last few weeks due to diarrhea.
BIR revamps 50 more key officials
Fifty more key field officials of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) holding positions from regional director down to revenue district officer (RDO) were reshuffled yesterday as part of the agency’s effort in hitting its R647-billion collection target for the year.
BFP ordered to intensify inspections
Interior and Local Government Secretary Angelo Reyes has instructed the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), through Undersecretary for Public Safety Marius Corpus, to intensify the inspection of public buildings, dormitories, and boarding houses that may have failed to comply with fire safety standards set by the bureau and ensure the safety of building occupants.
Senate ‘Hello Garci’ probe nixed
“People are looking forward to better times due to a strong vibrant economy as they are already tired of controversy.”
Romulo open to renegotiation of RP-US VFA
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alberto Romulo is open to a renegotiation of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) to clear up some of the perceived vague provisions of the treaty, including the provisions on determining the right of custody over United States soldiers accused of crimes in the country.
Remains of slain Fil-Am soldier arrive today in Tagbilaran
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — The body of Boholana US Army Sgt. Myla Maravillosa will arrive here today, amid a grieving crowd composed of her mother, local government officials, school officials, and friends.
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RP-US war games set
Muslims laud GMA’s unity call
Muslims, many of them still celebrating Eid’l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) through distribution of meat to the poor, yesterday lauded President Arroyo for her concern and the temporary liberty of Prof. Nur Misuari.
Body of Fil-Am sarge arrives home in Bohol
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — The body of Boholana US Army Sgt. Myla Maravillosa arrived at the airport here yesterday morning, accompanied by two uniformed US soldiers and non-uniformed personnel.
DFA asks judge to defer arrest of 4 US Marines
OLONGAPO CITY — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has asked Olongapo City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 73 Judge Renato Dilag to defer issuing the warrants of arrest for the four US Marines accused of raping a 22-year-old Filipina as negotiations for the custody of the accused is under way.
New ‘hands free’ security measure delays NAIA flights
Five international flights were delayed yesterday morning when the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) management made a dry run of their hands free security system, which prevented passengers from gaining access to their check-in baggage upon entering the NAIA.
Biazon urges GMA to increase food allowance of policemen and soldiers
Sen. Rodolfo Biazon yesterday urged President Arroyo to increase the subsistence allowance of all law enforcement agencies amid an expected hike in prices of basic commodities due to the implementation of the Expanded Value-Added Tax (EVAT) law.
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Muslim urged to reflect
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