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VP assures gov’t action on traders hoarding goods
Vice President Noli de Castro yesterday assured government action against unscrupulous traders who may have engaged in hoarding and other illegal price manipulation practices prior to the implementation of the Expanded Value-Added Tax (E-VAT) today, Wednesday, Feb. 1.
OMA, 3 other agencies placed under OPAPP
President Arroyo has issued Executive Order (EO) 496 placing four government agencies "under the supervision" of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), in preparation for the signing of a final peace agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
DoJ request to turn over ‘Hello Garci’ tapes nixed
The Senate National Defense and Security Committee rejected yesterday a request of Department of Justice (DoJ) Secretary Raul M. Gonzalez that all tapes related to the controversial "Hello Garci" conversation be turned over to him, which would subsequently be submitted to and checked by an independent and non-political experts, preferably abroad, whether or not they are genuine or not.
Solons hopeful on 2006 economy
House leaders said yesterday that the 5.1 percent economic growth posted by the country last year should set the stage for a more solid outlook this year, notwithstanding the opposition efforts to drag down the administration’s performance.
Palace seeks dialogue with CBCP on issues
Malacañang yesterday offered to hold a "constructive dialogue" with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) regarding its concerns about the government’s political and economic policies.
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SC ruling allows government take-over of NAIA Terminal 3
The Supreme Court declared final yesterday its Dec. 19, 2005 decision allowing the government to take over Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), after payment of an initial P3.002 billion to the Philippines International Air Terminals Co., Inc. (PIATCO) representing the proffered value of the state-of-the-art airport facilities.
Senators: PCGG chairman avoiding compromise issue
Senate President Franklin M. Drilon, along with other senators, charged yesterday that Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) Chairman Camilo Sabio is using squid tactics to avoid answering an important national issue: "Does Sabio’s proposed compromise agreement with businessman Eduardo "Danding" Cojuangco on the R84-billion coconut levy fund as shares in the San Miguel Corp. (SMC) carry the authority or blessing of President Arroyo?"
India President here tomorrow for 4-day state visit
President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam of India will make a four-day state visit to the Philippines starting tomorrow, Feb. 3, to rejuvenate bilateral ties between the Philippines and India, particularly in the fields of medicine, tourism, trade and investments, agriculture, and defense.
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Tampakan mining project assures adherence to law
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