DEFENSE MINISTERS IN SINGAPORE (Reuters)
United States Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld (left) speaks with his Australian, Indian, New Zealand, and Philippine counterparts before a ministerial lunch at the Asia Security Summit in Singapore last Saturday. From left: Secretary Rumsfeld, Australia’s Defense Minister Brendan Nelson, India’s Defense Minister Pranab Mukherjee, New Zealand’s Defense Minister Phil Goff, and Philippines’ Defense Minister Avelino Cruz.
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Senate resumes today debate on priority bills
The Senate headed by Senate President Franklin Drilon resumes today plenary debate on four administration’s priority measures, including the proposal to abolish the death penalty law that it hopes to approve in the remaining three session days before finally adjourning sine die on June 9.
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Palace pushes for pay increase through regional tripartite wage boards
President Arroyo continued yesterday to push for a wage increase through the regional tripartite wage boards that would balance the welfare of workers and the stability of business and employment.
Press Secretary and Presidential Spokesman Ignacio Bunye remained confident that labor and management...
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Philippines-China Economic Partnership Forum
The two-day Philippines-China Economic Forum starts today at the historic landmark Manila Hotel where the two countries are expected to forge an economic cooperation program in the areas of infrastructure, tourism, agriculture and fishery that would chart the relationship of both countries in the next five to ten years.
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Gallego rallies to win 9-ball title
RAMIL “BEBENG” Gallego overcame a shaky start to beat Au Chi Wai of Hong Kong, 11-8, and capture the second leg of the San Miguel Asian 9-Ball Tour at the Bang Na Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. |
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