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APEC Leaders’ Summit opens
SYDNEY — President Arroyo arrived here last night to attend the 15th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit and hold private meetings with US President George W. Bush and Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi.
699 out of 1,415 pass medical technologist exam
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced yesterday that 699 out of 1,415 passed the medical technologist licensure examination given by the Board of Medical Technology in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cebu and Davao this month.
160 universities and colleges support abolition of fraternities
The 160-member Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU) supported yesterday the call of Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago for the abolition of fraternities and sororities nationwide following the death due to hazing of University of the Philippines-Diliman student Cris Anthony Mendez.
Senate to tackle JPEPA, nat’l budget — Villar
Despite the pressure the "Hello Garci" wiretap investigation is expected to bring, Senate President Manuel Villar, Jr. said the Upper Chamber will stick to its "multi-tasking skills" in undertaking simultaneous deliberations on important bills and discussions including the ratification of the Japan-Philippine Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA).
JdV assures House will finish budget by Oct. 12
Speaker Jose de Venecia yesterday said the House of Representatives is right on track in its deliberations on the P1.227-trillion budget for next year and will not jeopardize the passage of other priority measures identified during the first Legislative-Executive Advisory Council meeting.
Erap asks Sandigan permission to visit mother regularly
As the promulgation of the Sandiganbayan decision on former President Joseph Estrada’s plunder case nears, the condition of his mother continues to worsen.
Petition to stop ‘Garci’ probe filed with Supreme Court
The Supreme Court (SC) was asked yesterday to stop the three committees of the Senate from conducting hearings starting today on the "Hello, Garci" tapes for violations of the law and the Constitution.
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