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Palace defers to Comelec on poll automation issue
Malacañang favors Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) recommendation to postpone the partial automation of the May 2007 elections, citing lack of time.
'Gringo badly needs medical check-up'
Days after the petition to allow former Senator Gregorio Honasan to file his candidacy was granted, his lawyers are now seeking the Makati Regional Trial Court’s approval to have Honasan subjected to a battery of medical examinations to determine the extent of his physical health and well-being.
Enrile quits as PMP head
Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile has resigned as chairman of the opposition Puwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP) party formed in 2001 by former President Joseph Estrada.
JPE still PMP member — JV
San Juan Mayor Joseph Victor "JV" Gomez Ejercito clarified reports yesterday, stressing that Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile resigned only as chairman of the Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP), and not as a member.
Noli orders AFP to step up operations vs Bali bomber
Vice President Noli De Castro yesterday directed the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to verify reports that suspected Bali bomber Dulmatin has been wounded in a military raid in Mindanao recently.
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Bulusan spews ash
Makati launches loan program for OFWs
The Makati city government has launched at least two loan assistance programs to help overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), especially those from Lebanon, and other city residents.
Nominees for Gawad Recom Awards now being accepted
In line with the celebration of the foundation of Caloocan City next month, Mayor Enrico Echiverri announced yesterday that the local government is now accepting nominations for this year’s Gawad Recom Awards.
Cop’s gun falls, fires, kills wife
The wife of a policeman was killed when her husband’s service firearm fell on the ground and went off the other day in Pasay City.
Transport groups hopeful on TRO
Transport groups expressed optimism yesterday that they would get at least a 60-day temporary restraining order (TRO) against the Ordinance Violation Receipt (OVR) of Metro Manila local government units from the Court of Appeals while their petition for injunction and mandamus against the traffic scheme is being heard.
Woman nabbed for selling fake franchises inside LTFRB office
Agents of the newly formed Franchise Enforcement Group (FEG) of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) have arrested a woman suspected of selling fake franchises right inside the LTFRB’s headquarters on East Avenue, Quezon City.
Fernando warns violators of MMDA regulations
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Bayani Fernando warned the public yesterday of unfavorable consequences if they defy the agency’s regulations and fail to pay their fines promptly.
Pasig police propose ordinance banning students in cyber cafè
The Pasig City police urged the City Council to craft and pass an ordinance banning students from entering computer gaming and Internet cafés during school hours after receiving numerous complaints on the negative effects of these establishments on children.
Health lectures in Muntinlupa
The City Health Office (CHO) of Muntinlupa is conducting health education seminars every Saturday in different parts of the city to heighten the public’s awareness on good sanitation and prevention measures against deadly diseases.
Ali urges tanods, police to increase patrol vs gang war
Manila Inner City Development Committee Chairman Alejandro "Ali" Atienza urged barangay personnel in 897 barangays of the city to work with the agents of the Manila Police District (MPD) in solving street riots and gang wars in their areas of jurisdiction.
Number of unregistered birth rising, say officials
Alarmed by the rising number of unregistered Filipinos since birth, the Quezon City Council has passed a resolution which will provide free birth registration for poor children in the city.
Anti-illegal drugs office disappointed
Officials of the anti-illegal drugs office of Muntinlupa City expressed disappointment at the dismissal of about 85 percent of illegal drugs case and the acquittal of persons involved by the Regional Trial Court Branch 205.
Anti-illegal drugs office disappointed
Officials of the anti-illegal drugs office of Muntinlupa City expressed disappointment at the dismissal of about 85 percent of illegal drugs case and the acquittal of persons involved by the Regional Trial Court Branch 205.
Court issues injunction vs beauty firm
Beauty queen-turned actress Melanie Marquez won another round of battle when the Quezon City regional trial court (RTC) issued a preliminary injunction against a cosmetics firm which uses the name and photos of the actress in their print ad campaign.
BIR has 300 new large taxpayers
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) yesterday met at least 300 newly identified and classified as large taxpayers in a tax briefing held at the BIR National Office in Diliman, Quezon City.
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