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GMA sums up 3 Saudi visit objectives: Oil, OFWs, OIC
President Arroyo spelled out yesterday the three objectives of her state visit to Saudi Arabia – "to secure our energy supplies at a time of necessity, to serve the welfare of our overseas workers, and to forge the prospects of peace in Mindanao."
Bush: Best moment as president was catching a largemouth bass
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President George W. Bush says his best moment as president was the time he caught a 7 1/2-pound (3 1/2-kilogram) largemouth bass.
DoJ says it’s not keen on ordering arrest of 5 solons
The Department of Justice (DoJ) is not keen on ordering the arrest of the so-called Batasan 5 should they step out of the Batasan complex, as doing so might just give them the opportunity to get their desired publicity, Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez said yesterday.
WHO cites need to use LPG, other cleaner fuels to cut indoor pollution
The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasized the need to use liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), biogas, and other cleaner fuels, not traditional kitchen fuels, to reduce indoor air pollution and achieve better health for the world’s population.
Proposed probe rules set on use of exec privilege
Proposed guidelines for the conduct of legislative inquiries will restrict the "indiscriminate use of executive privilege" which is often resorted to by officials of the Executive Department in evading congressional summons.
People should be made aware of mining effects, 3 bishops say
At least three Catholic bishops have called on the authorities to shed light on the proposed mining reforms in the country so that the people will be properly informed.
Anti-laundering body cannot deputize any gov’t agency — DoJ
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has no power to deputize any government agency to pry into any deposit or investment with any banking and non-bank financial institutions in relation to its anti-money laundering operations, the Department of Justice (DoJ) said yesterday.
National Press Week observance ends; vital media role extolled
Lawyers and leaders of non-government organizations (NGOs) extolled yesterday the vital role of the press in society as the National Press Club (NPC) held concluding rites for the celebration of National Press Week in the country.
Arroyo to get taste of Filipino grievances in Saudi
RIYADH (AFP) - Visiting President Gloria Arroyo is likely to get an earful about the problems faced by the army of Filipinos working in Saudi Arabia, who want help in return for filling the national purse.
'Batasan 5' finally leaves Congress
MANILA (AFP) - Five legislators accused of plotting a coup against the government left the sanctuary of the House of Representatives on Monday ending a 70 day stand-off after a judge threw out the case against them on technical grounds.
Four dead as leftist rebels step up countryside attacks
MANILA (AFP) - Three soldiers and a civilian were killed as communist guerrillas stepped up attacks across the Philippines, officials said Monday.
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