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GMA to visit India in April to boost ties
CEBU — President Arroyo yesterday announced she would visit India in April to bolster the country’s diplomatic and economic relations with the rising power in Asia.
Gov’t plan to sign new power supply contracts questioned
An opposition lawmaker yesterday assailed the alleged plan of the government to enter into new power contracts with independent power producers (IPP), saying that the move could open anew the floodgates for the return of the much-criticized Purchased Power Adjustment (PPA).
5 BI officials suspended for Duc escape
Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez placed yesterday under preventive suspension five Immigration officials and two Immigration confidential agents for the escape of Vietnamese-American Vo Van Duc.
2007 national budget to ease lack of teachers and classrooms
Senate President Manuel B. Villar Jr. said yesterday that the version of the R1.126-trillion 2007 national budget agreed upon by legislators during the bicameral conference still gives priority on easing, if not completely erasing, the classroom and teacher shortage in the country’s schools.
Political maturity urged on candidates
As the election period officially started, administration lawmakers yesterday urged candidates and their supporters to demonstrate political maturity by focusing on constructive agenda and platform instead of engaging in mudslinging and black propaganda-based politics.
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Fire hits SC session hall
Sea of garbage threatens people’s health, Lacuna warns
Expressing concern over the health risks posed by the rampant dumping of garbage in the city’s tributaries, Manila Vice Mayor Danny Lacuna has filed a resolution directing all local communities within Manila to enact measures to remedy the situation.
Suspect in killing of two GROs arrested
A 31-year-old man tagged as the prime suspect in the slaying of two Guest Relation Officers in Manila was charged yesterday with robbery and two counts of murder before the Manila Prosecutor’s Office following his arrest at his aunt’s house in Antipolo City.
Traffic enforcers undergo training
Traffic enforcers of the Land Transportation Office started yesterday their two-week motorcycle riding course at the LTO headquarters along East Avenue, Quezon City so they could put to good use their 104 new motorcycles.
Atienza orders poll materials removed
Manila Mayor Lito Atienza ordered yesterday the removal of illegal campaign streamers as he warned that violators could be arrested for defying existing election laws.
Pedicab driver shot 4 times, survives
A pedicab driver survived four bullet wounds in the body yesterday after he was shot repeatedly by a man whom he allegedly stabbed a few months ago during a quarrel.
Two bar patrons held for gun ban violation
Two beerhouse customers were arrested by a police team for allegedly carrying an unlicensed gun and ammunition inside a videoke bar in Potrero, Malabon City early yesterday morning.
Man gets 16 years for possessing .08 gram of shabu
A Pasig City court sentenced a man yesterday to 16 years in jail after finding him guilty of possessing 0.08 gram of shabu.
EDSA rehab to continue until March
Motorists would have to endure traffic congestion for two more months as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said the repair of deteriorated portions of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) would last up to March.
QC tutors get death benefits
The Quezon City government is reviving the traditional "abuluyan" system among teachers in the city to help the families of fellow tutors in case of death.
Fernando hits movie producers on bid to abolish annual filmfest
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Bayani Fernando has criticized movie producers for calling for the abolition of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) amid allegations of undeserving winners and erroneous criteria in the film body’s recent awards night.
No casino in Pasig — gov
Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis "Chavit" Singson yesterday denied the existence of casino operations at the Metrowalk Mall in Pasig City but admitted that poker is actually played there.
Caloocan City focuses on disabled
Caloocan City Mayor Enrico ‘Recom’ Echiverri said yesterday that the city government has been continuously exerting efforts to alleviate the plight of persons with disability through the implementation of various programs to address their immediate needs.
3 of 4 carjackers slain in QC running gunbattle
Quezon City police killed three of four suspected carjackers during a running gunbattle before dawn yesterday. The fourth suspect, however, escaped.
Autism awareness on
Various groups have organized activities for the 11th Autism Consciousness Week from January 14-21 which will focus on facing the disability’s challenges.
METRO-GO-ROUND
Labor leader slain
Korean teacher dies in freak canyon accident
MANILA (AFP) - A South Korean teacher was killed after a rock struck her head as she rode the rapids at a popular tourist attraction near Manila, police said.
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