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GMA vows to transform RP
SINGAPORE (via PLDT) – President Arroyo yesterday vowed to propel the Philippines into the same league as Singapore as she intends to follow Lion City’s program against red tape and corruption to entice more investments back home.
Philippine Air Force to acquire 13 new helicopters
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) will acquire a new fleet of 13 helicopters after the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved the release of P5 billion to finance its modernization program.
No new taxes until end of GMA term – Bunye
Malacañang yesterday reiterated President Arroyo’s policy against imposing new taxes during her remaining years in office, amid proposals to subject toll fees to the 12-percent expanded value-added tax (EVAT) to offset low tax collections in the past months.
Miriam: Section 20 of CA Rules open for abuse
Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago, chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations of the Commission on Appointments (CA), said yesterday that alleged extortion by CA members from Cabinet nominees is facilitated by the "one-person veto provision" in the CA rules.
US Admiral arrives today for 3-day visit
Admiral Timothy J. Keating, commander of the US Pacific Command (PACOM), is scheduled to arrive today for a three-day visit to discuss and evaluate security relations between the Philippines and the US with military and government officials.
Tourism investments in RP has reached P100 B, says DoT
The heightened efforts of the Department of Tourism (DoT) headed by Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano in attracting foreign and local businesses to invest in Philippine tourism have resulted to some P100 billion investments since 2005.
Radio reporter gunned down on his way to work in Tawi-Tawi
A reporter at a state-owned radio station on the Philippines’ southernmost island of Tawi-Tawi was shot dead by a gunman while on his way to work yesterday, the regional police chief said.
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