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Int’l interfaith meet starts
MACTAN, Cebu - Ten delegates each from 15 countries are expected to attend a three-day dialogue on Regional Interfaith Cooperation for Peace, Development, and Human Dignity that will open today at the Shangri-la Hotel on Mactan island.
Military chiefs vow to uphold Constitution
The chiefs of the major commands of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) led by Chief of Staff Gen. Generoso Senga yesterday reiterated their vow to uphold the Constitution and follow the chain of command amidst the reported efforts by government destabilizers to divide the military.
GMA pledges to wield strong hand vs plotters
President Arroyo pledged yesterday to impose the strong hand of the law without any condition or compromise in dealing with those purportedly plotting to overthrow the government under the guise of a lawful political action.
‘Batasan 5’ solons miss preliminary investigation
The five party-list lawmakers accused of rebellion missed yesterday their preliminary investigation (PI) despite the transfer of the proceedings from the Department of Justice (DoJ) in Ermita, Manila, to the premises of the House of Representatives in Quezon City.
Experts: Emergency does not include warrantless arrests
Legal experts who testified at the Senate Subcommittee on Justice and Human Rights yesterday said warrantless arrests and seizures are beyond the powers of the Chief Executive, even if the country is under a state of national emergency.
Angara asks DENR to design special-use logging concession
Sen. Edgardo J. Angara asked yesterday the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to immediately design a special-use logging concession that would authorize the development of denuded forests into agroforestry areas with operators forced to plant both hardwood as well as economic and fruit trees which would eventually see a resurgence of green mountains in the country.
Court frees Beltran, but PNP, citing new case, still keeps him
A Quezon City Municipal Trial Court (QCMTC) judge, in a decision strongly protested by Malacañang and rejected by the police, yesterday ordered the immediate release of detained Anakpawis Rep. Crispin Beltran during a hearing on inciting to sedition charge.
Drama in the Senate
Unable to hold her emotions, Senator Jamby Madrigal unabashedly wept at the Senate Session Hall yesterday, after it was insinuated by a veteran lawmaker that her family benefitted during the Martial Law years.
Linggoy Alcuaz arrested
Elements of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) arrested another supporter of the opposition in his office in Mandaluyong City yesterday afternoon.
Counsel given one week to prepare Erap for Mar. 22 court appearance
The Sandiganbayan Special Division yesterday gave former President Joseph Estrada’s defense team one more week to prepare the deposed leader for his much-awaited testimony at his plunder and perjury trial.
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