COUNCIL OF STATE MEETING OPENS.
The Council of State, led by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, opens its meeting in Malacañang Palace Tuesday. From left at the head table are Senators Manny Villar, Ralph Recto, Miriam Defensor Santiago, Edgardo Angara, Francis Pangilinan, and Juan Flavier, Vice President Noli de Castro, President Arroyo, former President Fidel V. Ramos, House Speaker Jose de Venecia, Deputy Speakers Emilio Espinosa, Raul del Mar, and Gerry Salapuddin, Rep. Rolando Andaya, and Rep. Simeon Datumanong. (Ramon I. Samson)
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Existing foreign companies staying put in the country
Existing foreign companies said they would continue to invest and stay put in the country ignoring the ongoing political noise saying the local politics do not interfere with their businesses.
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Massive information drive readied
President Arroyo yesterday created the Charter Change Advocacy Commission (CCAC) aimed at securing public as well as congressional acceptance of the move to rewrite the 1987 Constitution, notably the shift to the parliamentary-federal system of government.
The President issued Executive Order...
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President Corazon C. Aquino 73rd Birthday
CORAZON Cojuangco Aquino was born on January 25, 1933, into a prominent family. Her parents were Don Jose Cojuangco and Doña Demetria Sumulong. Her family went to the United States in 1946 where she finished her Bachelor of Arts degree. She returned to the Philippines to study law at the Far Eastern University. Her marriage to Senator Benigno S. Aquino, Jr. ended her law studies and she became her husband’s main support and inspiration in his political activities.
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Pacquiao ready for other Mexicans
LAS VEGAS — “Line them up,” said Manny Pacquiao on Monday morning as he was preparing to leave for Los Angeles following his smashing knockout win over Erik Morales of Mexico. |
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