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Free Beltran, Montaño – prosecutor
No media crackdown, PNP assures
Pope names new Vatican’s nuncio to RP
Pope Benedict XVI transferred yesterday the Vatican’s Nuncio to Iraq, Archbishop Fernando Filoni, to the Philippines.
Newly named US envoy to RP to arrive soon
Newly confirmed United States Ambassador to the Philippines Kristie Anne Kenney is scheduled to arrive next week or early March, the US Embassy in Manila said yesterday.
Officials air views on President Arroyo’s Proclamation 1017
Vice President Noli de Castro urged yesterday President Arroyo to "define and prescribe reasonable terms to guide government agencies pursuant to her declaration" of a state of national emergency as he reiterated his stand "that the government respect human rights and protect civil liberties, especially, freedom of the press."
Takeover of media, other industries can go on, Gonzalez says
The government could go on taking over vital industries like media even after the state of emergency is eventually lifted by President Arroyo, Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez said yesterday.
3,482 persons now receiving rehab aid in Caraga, S. Leyte
A total of 3,482 persons in Caraga and Leyte are now receiving rehabilitation services under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
Transport and labor groups cancel bids for fare, wage hikes
Transport and labor groups decided yesterday to forego their petitions for new fare and wage increases in light of the decision of the oil companies to roll back the prices of gasoline and diesel by 50 centavos per liter.
Rebel Marine colonel awarded medal of valor by Gloria last year
MANILA (AFP) - Marine Colonel Ariel Querubin, who led a band of mutineers in a standoff at a military camp for several hours on Sunday, is a military hero who received the Philippines' highest award for bravery in combat from President Gloria Arroyo.
Arroyo to delay lifting state of emergency -- Bunye
MANILA (AFP) - President Gloria Arroyo will delay lifting a state of emergency after a weekend standoff with Marines renewed tensions, presidential spokesman Ignacio Bunye said Monday.
Charges filed against 16 opposition figures
MANILA (AFP) - Charges were filed Monday against four leftist legislators and 12 other opposition figures for an alleged plot to oust President Gloria Arroyo, police said.
Dynamite found near upscale mall
MANILA (AFP) - Soldiers found five sticks of dynamite near an upscale mall in a Manila business district while the Philippine government rounded up alleged coup plotters on Monday, the military said.
State of emergency hurt Philippines' credibility -- analysts
MANILA (AFP) - President Gloria Arroyo's decision to declare a national state of emergency has hurt the country's credibility, weakening it abroad and deterring badly needed investment, analysts say.
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