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Nation hails Pacquiao win
The nation – from President Arroyo down to the people in the streets – hailed yesterday the victory of Manny Pacquiao in his super featherweight bout in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
Senga denies he is quitting over escape of mutineers
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Gen. Generoso Senga yesterday described as "a disinformation" reports that he is quitting his post following last week’s escape of four junior officers involved in the Oakwood, Quezon City military three years ago.
Arroyo’s directive to PNP on slayings of journalists lauded
The National Press Club (NPC) lauded yesterday President Arroyo for issuing an order directing Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Arturo Lomibao to get the suspected masterminds of the killings of journalists.
Pacquiao knocks out Morales in 10th
LAS VEGAS — Will somebody please book Manny Pacquiao a berth in the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF)?
Draw inspiration from observance of National Bible Week, faithful urged
Church leaders urged yesterday the Filipino people to draw inspiration from this week’s National Bible Week (NBW) celebration for "national renewal."
Asian Christian Democrats set meet in Manila
Leaders of 10 major political parties from eight nations in Asia converge in Manila this week for the formal launching on Jan. 27 of the Centrist Democrat International (CDI) Asia-Pacific, the first regional political organization in Asia envisioned to match the influence and prestige of CDI’s European People’s Party.
Tropical depression Agaton’ continues to threaten E. Visayas
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday that tropical depression "Agaton" continues to threaten Eastern Visayas.
MILF assures 25-nation EU bloc of commitment to peace
Al-Hajj Murad Ebrahim, chairman of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), yesterday reiterated the MILF's strong commitment to solving through peaceful means the Mindanao problem, saying this was also borned out in last year's General Assembly in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao.
Ka Ernie dies of 'heart attack'
Ernie "Ka Ernie" Baron, a renown radio-television broadcaster and considered as "the walking encyclopedia", was declared dead-on-arrival (DOA) this morning at the Muntinlupa Medical Center.
MNLF junior officers appeal to GMA for Misuari release
Fifty Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) junior officers led by Ben Saudie Lumenda yesterday reiterated their appeal to President Arroyo to help expedite the release of MNLF leader Prof. Nur Misuari.
Drivers didn’t violate anything for watching Pacquiao-Morales fight - LTFRB
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) don’t want to play killjoy for Manny Pacquiao's avid jeepney and taxi driver followers.
Transport groups may seek fare hike of P1
Transport groups are again talking about fare increases after oil prices have surged by a total of P1.00 per liter anew recently.
Council of State meets today
President Arroyo convenes today the Council of State where she hopes to iron out differing views among Congress and other political leaders on the move to rewrite the 1987 Constitution, including the proposed scrapping of the May 2007 elections.
MILF assures EU of decision to sign peace accord
The separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), through Chairman Al-Hajj Murad Ebrahim, yesterday assured the 25-nation European Union (EU) of its commitment to sign a peace agreement with the government of the Philippines.
House minority concedes Garci probe to Senate
The minority bloc in the House of Representatives has raised the white flag of surrender in its effort to extract new information from former Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Virgilio Garcillano that could bolster its allegations of poll fraud during the 2004 presidential race.
South Korea’s defense minister arrives today
South Korea’s Defense Minister Yoon Kwang-Ung arrives today in Manila for a three-day visit aimed at strengthening defense and security relations between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea (ROK).
De Venecia donates 30 firemen’s suits
Speaker Jose de Venecia yesterday turned over to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) 30 modern European-version firefighting suits that would help firemen battle through smoke and flame to rescue victims, especially "senior citizens, children and disabled persons in the event of a tragic fire."
Lawyers, NGOs appeal to defer EVAT hike implementation
Lawyers and leaders of non-government organizations (NGOs) asked the government yesterday to defer the scheduled implementation on Feb.1 of the increase from 10 to 12 percent of the Expanded Value Added Tax (EVAT) until after the enactment of the R1.05- trillion national budget for 2006 to cushion the impact of new increases in the prices of basic commodities, power, gasoline, diesel, kerosene and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) used by millions of households across the country.
Imelda’s children ask Sandigan to dismiss gov’t appeal
Two children of former First Lady Imelda Marcos have asked the Sandiganbayan Fourth Division to junk a motion filed by the government asking for reconsideration of the court’s resolution last Dec. 6, 2005 which upheld the government’s evidence against Mrs. Marcos but cleared her three children and a son-in-law of charges of amassing ill-gotten wealth.
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