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13th Congress adjourns
The Senate adjourned yesterday without fixing a date for future action and not waiting for a concurrent move from the House of Representatives, which had failed to muster a quorum since last Monday, the start of the last four days of the 13th Congress.
264 pass licensure exam for dentists
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced yesterday that 264 out of 802 passed the dentist licensure examination given by the Board of Dentistry in Manila this month.
Shelve politics, work for economy, GMA asks leaders
President Arroyo yesterday urged the political factions in the country to shelve politics and resume working to improve the economy after the results of the May 14, 2007 elections are known and the winners proclaimed.
Comelec resumes canvassing of votes this morning
The Commission on Elections (Comelec), sitting as the National Board of Canvassers (NBoC), resumes at 10 a.m. today the canvassing of votes contained in the certificates of canvass (CoCs) from Basilan, Lanao del Sur and Surigao del Norte.
World parliament leaders, GMA cite House role in dev’t
President Arroyo and visiting leaders of Asian and European parliaments cited yesterday the House of Representatives’ role in helping strengthen Philippine democracy and putting in place economic reforms to sustain the nation’s development.
Laos Prime Minister here on official visit
Laos Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh will start his three-day official visit to the Philippines today, Friday, with an expanded bilateral meeting with President Arroyo in Malacañang.
Party-list solons laud Chief Justice Puno
Chief Justice Reynato Puno yesterday won praises from party-list Reps. Satur Ocampo and Crispin Beltran for his assurance that the Supreme Court will use its authority to enhance the promotion of human rights in the face of continued killings, abductions, and other human rights abuses under the Arroyo administration.
Roxas version of cheap medicines bill disputed
Two physician-lawmakers criticized Sen. Manuel "Mar" Roxas II yesterday for insisting on his own version of the Cheaper Medicines Bill, which they alleged to be "toothless" as it would get rid of a regulatory board to provide a price ceiling to all types of medicine.
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