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CBCP not inclined to favor impeachment
The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) yesterday said it is not inclined to favor the impeachment process against President Arroyo as a way of establishing the truth about various government scandals, and neither is it supporting the hasty efforts by the administration and its allies to change the Constitution.
Pimentels cite important role of grandparents
VALENCIA, Spain — Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Nene" Q. Pimentel Jr. and wife Lourdes -- or "Bing" – cited the important role of grandparents in imparting Christian values to family members at the World Congress of Families at the Feria Mall here over the weekend.
More people sign impeachment case vs GMA
More Church people, including the head of a parish near Malacañang, yesterday signed the impeachment complaint to be filed against President Arroyo when she delivers her State-of-the-Nation Address (SoNA) on July 24.
Earthquake hits Metro Manila, Central Luzon
A 4.2-magnitude tectonic earthquake jolted some parts of Luzon, particularly some areas in Central Luzon and Metro Manila, shortly before noon yesterday.
Young scientists meet today at Manila Hotel
The country’s outstanding young scientists (OYS) will meet today at the historical landmark Manila Hotel in their First National Convention to tackle science and technology (S&T) issues and projects for countryside development in preparation for the celebration of the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) next week.
Bunye, Revilla hail CBCP position on impeachment
Malacañang, through Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye, accepted with "humility and sincere appreciation" yesterday the moral guidance of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) contained in its latest pastoral letter, particularly its decision not to support fresh attempts to impeach President Arroyo.
P350 minimum wage in Metro Manila effective today — DoLE
Minimum wage earners in Metro Manila will receive an additional P25 in their basic pay effective today, or a total of P350 per day (P300 basic wage plus P50 cost of living allowance or CoLA), the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) said yesterday.
Videotape alleges three US soldiers killed in revenge for rape-murder of Iraqi woman
Immediate resumption of peace talks 'unlikely'
MANILA (AFP) - Communist guerrillas said Tuesday that peace talks with President Gloria Arroyo's government were unlikely any time soon, after it asked Norway to sound out Manila over the stalled process.
Muslim rebels help free abducted social worker
MANILA (Reuters) - The largest Muslim rebel group in the Philippines, trying to rebuild confidence after clashes with paramilitary forces, helped free a kidnapped social worker on Mindanao island, rebel and army officials said on Tuesday.
Fishing boat sinks in rough seas, 20 crew rescued
MANILA (AP) -- A fishing boat sank early Tuesday in rough seas in the eastern Philippines, and all 20 crew members were rescued, the coast guard said.
Forensic expert gives testimony at rape trial vs US marines
MANILA (AP) -- Prosecutors on Tuesday postponed further testimony from a Filipino woman who claims she was raped by a U.S. Marine and instead presented a forensic expert.
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