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SC denies gov’t 2nd motion on NAIA-3
Gov’t takeover allowed only after P3-B initial payment
GMA accepts Benipayo’s quitting with regret
President Arroyo has accepted with regret the resignation of Solicitor General Alfredo L. Benipayo, Malacañang said yesterday as it appealed to the public to spare him from unfair innuendo.
Palace: No special treatment to erring newsmen
Malacañang said yesterday no special treatment will be accorded to media practitioners who abuse their rights and freedom, especially those who allow themselves to be used by groups out to destabilize the government.
Appointments of 3 ambassadors, 3 consuls confirmed
The bicameral Commission on Appointments (CA) yesterday confirmed the appointments of three ambassadors – former Navy Vice Admiral Ernesto H. de Leon as Philippine ambassador to Australia, Philippe J. Lhuillier as ambassador to Argentina, and Isaias F. Begonia as ambassador to Qatar – and three consuls.
5 House panels adopt draft report on ‘Hello Garci’ case
The five committees of the House of Representatives that conducted a probe on the "Hello Garci" wiretapping scandal yesterday adopted a draft report which gave more weight on the alleged destabilization efforts of the opposition against the Arroyo administration but nevertheless criticized the government for its failure to shed light on the spying incident and its "attempted cover-up on at least one occasion."
Archbishop Rosales flies to Rome for investiture as cardinal
Cardinal-elect Gaudencio Rosales, the Archbishop of Manila, will leave the country Friday to attend the March 24 consistory in Rome where he, together with other elected cardinals, will be formally invested by Pope Benedict XVI with the cardinal’s red hat and ring.
Loren makes P3.3-M cash deposit with PET to resolve poll protest
Former Sen. Loren Legarda yesterday made a cash deposit of P3.38 million with the cashier of the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET) and sought an expeditious resolution of her election protest filed against Vice President Noli de Castro.
RP is Asia's kidnapping hotspot: report
MANILA, March 16, 2006 (AFP) - Weak rule of law, rampant corruption and ineffective law enforcement continue to make the Philippines Asia's kidnapping hotspot, a report by a leading risk consultancy group said Thursday.
NZ PM pledge US$ 340,000 to RP for bird flu detection
MANILA (AP) - New Zealand's prime minister on Thursday pledged US$ 340,000 (euro283,000) to help the Philippines detect and combat bird flu, as she wrapped up a four-day visit to the Southeast Asian nation.
Time Asia mag writer stands by her story on coup plot vs Arroyo
Time Asia Magazine's Manila correspondent Nelly Sindayen claimed that she is standing by her article published February 26, 2006 regarding the coup plot against President Arroyo, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) disclosed today.
P5-M bounty set for capture of Gringo Honasan
MANILA (AFP) - Government authorities on Thursday offered a reward of P5 million ($ 98,000) for information leading to the arrest of a former senator implicated in an alleged coup plot against President Gloria Arroyo.
Opposition readies second impeachment case in July
MANILA (AP) - Opposition leaders expressed confidence Thursday they will muster enough witnesses, evidence and support among fellow lawmakers for a new impeachment case against President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
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