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No agreement on budget
The Senate and the House of Representatives go on a month-long Christmas recess starting this Friday as their bicameral conference committee failed yesterday to agree on some contentious provisions in the proposed R1.126-trillion 2007 national budget.
Voter registration in 3 regions open during holidays
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) authorized yesterday field offices in Region 4 (Southern Tagalog), Region 5 (Bicol) and Region 8 (Eastern Visayas) to register new voters on Saturdays and holidays before the December 31, 2006 deadline.
Catholic church girds for intensive political education
The Catholic Church will conduct an enhanced political education campaign next year in preparation for the May, 2007 elections, Monsignor Pedro Quitorio, Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) spokesman, said yesterday.
3,200 Filipino pilgrims now in Makkah for Hajj
About 3,200 Filipino pilgrims answering Allah’s call for the performance of the fifth pillar of Islam — the hajj or pilgrimage — in Saudi Arabia, are now in Makkah, joining hundreds of thousand others from all over the world, from America to Zimbabwe for the Islamic event during the last few days of December and early January, 2007.
GMA to pursue Cha-cha as part of commitment
She may have vowed full cooperation in the Catholic church’s advocacy for a change in the hearts of men, but President Arroyo yesterday declared she has not abandoned original plans to change the Constitution.
Rosales’ condition improving; allowed to leave hospital
The condition of Manila Archbishop Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales, who is suffering from acute gastroenteritis and peptic ulcer, has improved, said Peachy Yamsuan, media officer of the Archdiocese of Manila.
Noli: OFWs may buy foreclosed houses offered by Pag-IBIG
Vice President Noli de Castro has extended to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) the sale of foreclosed housing units from the Pag-IBIG Fund initially opened to government employees.
Court of Appeals rejects Smith’s plea for US custody
The Court of Appeals (CA) denied yesterday the plea of American marine Lance Corporal Daniel J. Smith, convicted of rape and sentenced to 40 years in jail, for his transfer from the Makati City jail to the custody of the United States government through its embassy in Manila.
Mt. Bulusan spews ash, but eruption unlikely
MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- The Philippines' restive Bulusan volcano spewed ash onto several villages along its slopes early Wednesday, but scientists said a major eruption was unlikely.
Too young for a tattoo
TAIPEI (AFP) - A Taiwanese man was sentenced to life in prison for killing a boy through injuries that included tattooing, a court official said Wednesday.
Senior politician wants Japan to 'correct' view on WWII sex slaves
TOKYO (AFP) - A top policymaker has called for Japan to ''correct'' its view on World War II sex slaves, saying the government should reconsider its apology.
Half of tsunami donations still unused -- BBC
LONDON (AFP) - About half of the billions of dollars donated by individuals, companies and governments worldwide to help the victims of the southeast Asian tsunami two years ago has still not been spent, the BBC said on Tuesday.
Smith’s mom speechless on CA ruling
CHICAGO, Illinois –- “I am still preparing a statement I’m going to make on the denial of the appeal of my son.”
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