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TINDAHAN NI GLORIA DONATION.
President Arroyo witnesses the turnover of 150 certificates of entitlement of ‘Tindahan ni Gloria’ worth P25,000 each, for a total of P3,750,000, to the National Food Authority (NFA), represented by NFA Administrator Gregorio Tan Jr. (right) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), represented by DSWD Secretary Esperanza Cabral (3rd from left), for distribution to deserving recipients. Second from right is Presidential Management Staff chief Arthur Yap. The donation of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII), headed by its President Francis Chua (left), was made during the 108th Philippine Independence Day and the 5th Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day celebration held the other night at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. (Rudy Liwanag)
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President Hu cites Arroyo’s bid for progress
As the Philippines celebrates Independence Day today, Chinese President Hu Jintao expressed elation over President Arroyo’s incessant efforts to push for economic progress and to protect national stability as he vowed to promote cordial exchanges and cooperation in all fields between the two countries.
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Bobby Pacquiao wants Barrera next
NEW YORK—Bobby Pacquiao took a huge bite of the Big Apple on Saturday night (Sunday morning in the Philippines) by chewing down aging veteran Kevin Kelley of the US in the fourth round before a boisterous crowd of 14,369 at Madison Square Garden.
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Palace airs call for unity
President Arroyo will lead the nation today in celebrating the 108th anniversary of Philippine independence with the theme “Pagkakaisa para sa Matatag na Republika.”
Mrs. Arroyo will lead the traditional flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies at the Rizal Monument in Manila at 8 a.m. today...
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Lomibao places NCR policemen on full alert
Director-General Arturo C. Lomibao, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), yesterday placed the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on “full alert” and police units elsewhere in the country on “heightened alert” in anticipation of mass actions that various groups could stage as the nation observes today the 108th anniversary of Philippine Independence.
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SEC to monitor spending of funds by foundations
The Securities and Exchange Commission has revised and adopted new guidelines for the monitoring of foundations to ensure that the funds raised by these firms are used in accordance with the purposes stated in their articles of incorporation.
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Blasts rock Lipa, Manila, Quezon City
One person was killed while nine others were wounded as three near-simultaneous explosions rocked Lipa City, Batangas and Metro Manila yesterday, the eve of the 108th anniversary of Philippine independence, police said.
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BACK FROM MOUNT EVEREST.
Dale Abenojar (center, pushing wheelchair), the first Filipino who reportedly reached the summit of Mount Everest last May 15, is back in the country after recuperating from frostbite which he suffered during his ascent to the worlds highest mountain. Dale arrived at 4 p.m. yesterday from Kathmandu, Nepal, via Bangkok, Thailand, aboard Thai Airways flight TG620. Dale arrived together with base camp manager Ramkrishna Tripaphi (left), Sherpas Pasang Doh (in wheelchair) and Tshering (right), and friend Robin Mendoza. (Anjo Perez)
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