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SC voids EO 464 provisions
The Supreme Court (SC), voting unanimously, yesterday declared void two portions of Executive Order No. 464 while upholding the power of Congress to compel the appearance of executive officials in its inquiries in aid of legislation.
GMA exhorts security experts at int’l conference
MACTAN, Cebu — President Arroyo yesterday challenged the more than 500 delegates to the 1st Counter-Terrorism Experts’ Conference (CTEC) at the Shangri-la Hotel here to come up with fresh approaches and to increase cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
Use electricity wisely, Meralco urges public
Meralco Vice-President for Corporate Communication Elpi Cuna yesterday reminded the public to use electricity wisely in the hot months of summer since consumption levels usually rise during this period.
Erap ‘overjoyed’ by High Court ruling on EO 464
The camp of detained former President Joseph Estrada yesterday announced he was "overjoyed" when word reached him that the Supreme Court had finally ruled against the controversial Executive Order 464, declaring its key provisions as unconstitutional.
No fare hike despite high oil prices -- DOTC secretary
Department of Transportation and Communications (DoTC) Secretary Leandro Mendoza said the other day that there will be no fare hikes for public utility vehicles (PUVs) even after energy officials said pump prices of oil products would rise weekly until May because of surging oil prices in the world market.
People’s initiative for Cha-cha pushed by Davao residents
DAVAO CITY — More than 1,000 business and sectoral leaders, and city and barangay officials led by Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte have joined the drive to amend the Constitution through a people’s initiative.
23 people killed, 39 injured in road accidents in India
NEW DELHI (DPA) — At least 23 people were killed and 39 injured in two road accidents in India, police and reports said yesterday.
RP summons Saudi ambassador over mass arrests
MANILA (AFP) - The Department of Foreign Affairs on Thursday summoned the Saudi Arabian ambassador over the mass arrests of Filipino workers after a trio of gruesome killings in the kingdom.
ASEAN 'frustrated, disillusioned' with military-run Myanmar -- Malaysian official
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - Southeast Asian foreign ministers are frustrated and disillusioned with Myanmar after failing to find common ground at their meeting this week, Malaysia's Syed Hamid Albar reportedly said.
US to crack down on firms that hire illegal immigrants
Washington (DPA) - In the midst of a national debate on immigration reform, the US government said Thursday it would get tougher on illegal workers and companies that knowingly employ them.
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