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US cancels Balikatan 2007
The United States Embassy yesterday confirmed that the US has called off its annual Balikatan military exercises with the Philippines over a dispute on the custody of Marine Daniel Smith, who was convicted recently of charges of raping a Filipina inside the former US naval base in Subic Bay, Zambales.
Palace declares ‘political ceasefire’ with critics
After declaring the military’s unilateral ceasefire with the communist- led New People’s Army (NPA) in observance of the Christmas season, Malacañang yesterday announced a "political ceasefire" with its critics during the holidays.
Erap given nine hours with mother on Christmas Day
Former President Joseph Estrada is spending Christmas Day with his family in his hometown in San Juan, Metro Manila.
Bill to restore death penalty pushed by Abante
The chairman of the Committee on Human Rights in the House of Representatives yesterday vowed to file a bill reinstating the death penalty, saying that the move is in keeping with his "pro-life position of preserving the life of the innocent."
Seek peace, fight greed and ambition — Cardinal Rosales
Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales yesterday said if people want peace, they must wage war against greed and ambition.
Supreme Court restrains RTC on $ 100-M textbook case
The Supreme Court has issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) stopping the Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) from enforcing its decision against the 0- million textbook project funded by the World Bank for the country’s public schools.
Simbang Gabi attendance rises as Christmas nears
Attendance in the "Simbang Gabi" dawn masses for nine days rises as the Catholic tradition enters its eighth day amid the mad rush of last- minute holiday shopping less than 48 hours to Christmas Day.
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