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Liberal Party officials under Atienza dispute Drilon list
Officials of the Liberal Party (LP) under Manila Mayor Jose "Lito" L. Atienza Jr. who were elected in the March 2 National Assembly Meeting at the Manila Hotel told the Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday that they are the true and legitimate officials of the LP and not those in the list submitted earlier by Senate President Franklin M. Drilon who also claims to be the LP president.
Amendments to Montreal Protocol ratified by Senate
The Senate, by a 16-0-0 vote, ratified yesterday the Montreal and Beijing Amendments to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer whose focus is the protection of the world’s environment.
Solons want military reform blueprint
Administration congressmen yesterday asked the military leadership to present to Congress a blueprint for reforms within the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to eradicate lingering threats of a military-led rebellion.
Loren claims cover-up in 2004 elections
Former Sen. Loren Legarda said yesterday that the video showing the switching of election returns (ERs) undertaken inside Congress has bolstered her assertion that a grand coverup of the 2004 election fraud was undertaken by the administration.
Nora Aunor leaves LA drug court
LOS ANGELES, California (AP) - Nora Aunor, one of the Philippines’ most popular film and music stars, has left Los Angeles county’s drug court treatment program and will enroll in a different program that allows her to travel for concerts, officials said.
Around The Nation
Trade festival draws 1,500 businessmen
DNA tests on Pacquiao, alleged son postponed
The planned DNA test scheduled on the alleged love child of Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao was postponed after he snubbed for the second time the face-to-face courtroom meeting set yesterday with his alleged former lover and the two-year-old boy he allegedly sired.
Pasig forms band of 400 enforcers
The Pasig city government has established a law enforcement unit consisting of 400 members to assist the local police force after the National Police Commission (Napolcom) suspended Mayor Vicente Eusebio from exercising control over the Philippine National Police (PNP) unit in the city.
World-class Muslim trade center to rise in Taguig City
Taguig Mayor Freddie R. Tiñga announced yesterday that a P30-million grant was earmarked by the Kingdom of Bahrain for the development of the Maharlika Trade Center, a multicomponent commercial center that will showcase Muslim culture and art while serving as the central market for Muslim products in Metro Manila.
METRO-GO-ROUND
8th fire in Metro
DepEd to graduate 127,000 high school students in Metro
Public high schools in the National Capital Region (NCR) will graduate over 127,000 fourth year students in 14 schools divisions when school year 2005-2006 ends on March 31, the Department of Education (DepEd) announced recently.
Navotas fetes fishermen
Navotas Mayor Toby Tiangco led the celebration of Linggo ng mga Mangingisda (Fishermen’s Week) which started yesterday.
Parañaque briefs lawmen on city’s new traffic code
At least 92 traffic enforcers manning choke points in different areas in Parañaque City attended a briefing to familiarize themselves on the new traffic code in the city.
Man shot dead by group high on drugs in Tondo
A 30-year-old man was shot dead by about 30 men allegedly high on drugs while he was talking with his friend in Tondo, Manila the other night.
Four robbery suspects nabbed
Four suspected holdup men belonging to a gang of thieves victimizing students and teachers at the University Belt area in Sampaloc and Sta. Mesa, Manila were arrested by the police in separate incidents last Monday night.
Finance chief appeals to Makati taxpayers
The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) has agreed to settle its more than P10-billion tax debts with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
AROUND METRO
'Strong family' launched
MMDA seeks advance notice on checkpoints
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Bayani Fernando yesterday asked law enforcement agencies to coordinate with the MMDA before installing checkpoints in key areas of Metro Manila.
Metro Corner
“The free press will let a government know the throbs of public opinion… We ask for the freedom of the press so that through it public opinion may be enlightened and guarded against certain intrigues… A free press is the inseparable companion, rather, the one that opens the road to parliamentary representation. Both things are complimentary… Is it preferable to govern in the dark or to govern with understanding?’’ – Jose Rizal
Muntinlupa seizes 640 kilos of pork, beef for lack of inspection seal
Parañaque seeks to tap junk shops in cleanliness drive
Parañaque has decided to tap the services of some 900 junk shops operating in the city and make them partners in the city’s cleanliness and waste management campaign.
Cargo truck falls on side on Roxas Blvd.
A cargo trailer truck bound for the Manila International Container Port (MICP) fell on its side at the corner of Roxas Blvd. and P. Burgos St. in Ermita, Manila on Monday night, causing a mild traffic jam.
Search is on for ‘Mutya ng Malabon 2006’
The Malabon City government has announced the opening of the search for the "Mutya ng Malabon" in preparation for the twin celebration of the 407th foundation anniversary of the former fishing town and its fifth anniversary as a city.
LTO to open bidding for license plates, stickers
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) said it will open next month the bidding process for the manufacture of license plates and stickers of the agency. All interested parties could submit bids.
La Niña explains cooler summer
If you’re wondering why skies are a bit cloudy these days and why there are rainshowers in some parts of the metropolis mostly in the afternoon – at a time of the year when summer is supposed to be peaking – the answer lies in the weather phenomenon called La Niña.
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