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Comelec seeks 40 M voters in 2007
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) led by Chairman Benjamin S. Abalos Sr. hopes to reach more than 40 million voters as it stepped up its Voter Education Project called "Boto Ko, Ikararangal Ko" in preparation for three political exercises next year.
Muslim groups reveal support for Cha-cha
Saying the best chance to achieve peace in Mindanao is now, an alliance of Muslim organizations aired strong support for the administration of President Arroyo and Charter change (Cha-cha), particularly the shift to a parliamentary-federal system of government.
House panel backs ‘Magna Carta for Agriculturists’
A House of Representatives body has expressed support for the immediate passage of the proposed Magna Carta for Agriculturists that would provide logistical support for the country’s agricultural workers in a bid to boost government’s agricultural programs.
Bishops lament Ultra stampede
Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Oscar Cruz said yesterday that last Saturday’s stampede at the PhilSports Arena (formerly Ultra) in Pasig City shows how desperate poor Filipinos are.
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LTFRB gives last extension to AUV Express applications
Amid the clamor of operators, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) yesterday again extended the deadline of the application for the Asian Utility Vehicle (AUV) Express franchise conversion program until the end of this month.
LTO reward system for drivers on the works
Disciplined motorists will soon get a reward from the Land Transportation Office (LTO).
Earthquake jolts Cotobato and Zamboanga City
A shallow-focused earthquake yesterday jolted Cotabato City, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Sesimology (Phivolcs) said.
New E. coli detection kit being developed at UPLB
The Philippine Council for Advanced Science and Technology Research and Development (PCASTRD) said yesterday that it is now on the process of developing a detection kit against the E. coli bacteria using DeoxyriboNucleic Acid (DNA) technology.
Tomawis asks 'halal' certification victims to file complaint with OMA
Sultan Yahya “Jerry” Tomawis, executive director of the Office on Muslim Affairs (OMA), yesterday called on food manufacturing companies. who may have been short-changed on “halal” certification to file a complaint with his office. In the same vein, the OMA official encouraged every individual to be vigilant, saying if they discover any product labelled with the “halal” logo but turns out to contain pork or its derivatives, which Muslims are forbidden to eat, should inform OMA so appropriate measures can be taken.
Report on stampede incident to be submitted tomorrow
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) yesterday said it will base its investigation on the stampede in Ultra with the report of the fact-finding committee headed by Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary for Public Safety Marius Corpus.
Estrada returns to Tanay, thanks Cory, Susan, Frank
Detained former President Estrada, before returning to detention in Tanay, Rizal yesterday, was quoted as saying that he "could not find the words to express his gratitude to former President Corazon Aquino and Susan Roces for their show of moral support and wishes to swiftly recover from his eye surgery."
Drilon seeks probe of Marcos funds
Senate President Franklin M. Drilon yesterday asked the Commission on Audit (CoA) to perform a special audit on the R35 billion alleged ill-gotten wealth of the family of the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos which reportedly was depleted by the Arroyo administration over the last two years.
President cites heroism, dedication of AFP
President Arroyo yesterday praised the military for its heroism and dedication in defending the country’s democracy against communist insurgents.
Vidal still wants to serve
CEBU CITY — Cebu Archbishop Cardinal Ricardo Vidal yesterday said he has already submitted his retirement papers to Pope Benedict XVI but stressed that, if given the chance by the Pope, he still wants to continue serving as Archbishop of Cebu.
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Hizon bares 2007 plans
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