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Do you believe the government has been fair in its crackdown on grafters among public officials and local
government executives?
The political opposition considers the temporary restraining order issued by the Court of Appeals on the Palace-initiated suspension of Makati Mayor
Jejomar Binay as a validation of their claim that Malacañang had always been selective in going after corrupt government officials by persecuting its
political detractors while turning a blind eye on the wrongdoings of Palace allies.
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CHRISTIAN FAMILY MOV'T MARKS 50TH YEAR
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo poses with Teresa Nieva (seated left), founding president of the Christian Family Movement, and Msgr. Manny Gabriel (right) at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Christian Family Movement at the Manila Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006. Behind them are (from left): Jose Sandejas, Zenaida Capistrano, Nop Muangkroo, Emma Ricafrente, and Jose Capistrano. (Cris Villarin)
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Arroyo greets Muslims on breaking today of Ramadan fasting
President Arroyo extended yesterday her warm greetings to Muslims on the occasion of Eid’l Fitr (Hariraya Puasa), wishing that Filipinos and the rest of humanity would be inspired and guided by the lessons of Ramadan, which ends today.
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Oil prices tumble as traders cast doubt on OPEC move
NEW YORK, Oct. 22 (AFP) — World crude prices slumped Friday to their lowest points in nearly a year as traders cast doubt on the OPEC cartel’s plans to cut its oil output in a bid to shore up prices.
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Thailand’s military-backed interim Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont arrives today for a five-hour official visit as part of his familiarization tour of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries.
Surayud, who was appointed to his post early this month after a bloodless coup, is scheduled to meet with President Arroyo this afternoon in Malacañang where both leaders are expected to reaffirm bilateral relations.
The Philippines is the fifth of Surayud’s introductory diplomatic visits to...
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Party nomination of poll bets starts Nov. 30 — Abalos
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has set for Nov. 30, 2006 the start of political party convention to select and nominate official candidates for all positions to be contested in next year’s regular elections for national and local officials.
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OFW remittances seen to reach $ 13 B this year
Cash remitted by overseas Filipino workers will amount full-year to $ 13 billion, higher than original central bank forecast of $ 11.87 billion. |
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San Miguel trips Kings
Games Wednesday (Araneta Coliseum)
4:35 p.m. — Talk ‘N Text vs Purefoods
7:30 p.m. — Sta. Lucia vs Red Bull |
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Mindanao will experience mostly cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms. Eastern Luzon will be partly cloudy to at times cloudy with passing light rains.
Manila Bay will be slight to moderate.
Temperature range – 21.5 ºC – 32.5ºC
Tides — High: 11:27 a.m., 0.54 m.
Low: 3:26 p.m., 0.36 m.
Sunrise — 5:49 a.m. Sunset — 5:32 p.m.
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