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Pro & anti rallies held in Metro
Pro-administration and anti-administration rallies were held yesterday in at least four areas in Metro Manila to mark the 22th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolt.
Lee Myung-bak takes oath as President of SK
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Hard-charging former businessman Lee Myung-bak took the oath of office as South Korea’s new president Monday, vowing to revitalize the economy, strengthen relations with the US and deal with nuclear-armed North Korea.
Cory, Lozada lead thousands at ‘Mass for Truth’
A group of 3,000 people from all walks of life, including former President Corazon Aquino and ZTE-NBN whistleblower Rodolfo Noel Lozada Jr., joined the "Mass for Truth and Accountability" at the Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help in Baclaran in celebration of the 22nd anniversary of the 1986 People Power 1 revolution.
Uphold the rule of law & fight instability – GMA
Amid the political unrest set off by a bribery-tainted National Broadband Network (NBN) project, President Arroyo rallied the nation yesterday to fight for the rule of law as she warned that instability might ruin the country’s economic gains.
Raul Castro assumes Cuba presidency
HAVANA (AFP) — Cuba’s Parliament Sunday elected Raul Castro the new president after nearly 50 years of rule by his brother Fidel, in a historic milestone which seems set to keep the Caribbean island on the communist path.
Another witness to testify at Senate hearing today
The public will be further enlightened regarding the controversial ZTE-NBN deal with the expected appearance of another witness before the Senate at its hearing today, an administration critic said yesterday.
Nation’s bishops convene today in special meeting
Members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) will hold a special meeting starting at 9 a.m. today at the Pope Pius XII Catholic Center on United Nations Ave., Paco, Manila, to discuss current national issues.
More than 100 solons visit Palace in show of support
More than 100 congressmen showed up in Malacañang yesterday to signify their support for President Arroyo amid calls for her resignation over her knowledge of alleged bribery and overpricing in the $ 329-million national broadband network (NBN) project.
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