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Lakas leaders meet today
Leaders of the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) who comprise the party’s national directorate will meet today new officers in a bid to finally resolve leadership issues and create a special committee that will meet and negotiate with the leaders of Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (Kampi) to discuss the planned merger of the two parties.
Malaysian opposition; Ibrahim victorious
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) — Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim hailed "a new dawn for Malaysia" Sunday after stunning election results that cemented his political comeback after being sacked and jailed a decade ago.
Ex-PNOC exec Mañalac denies ZTE involvement
Former Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) President Eduardo V. Mañalac said yesterday he was "never involved in any way, shape or form during the negotiations for or the signing of the ZTE deal" as he denied reports that he is scheduled to testify as a surprise witness on the ZTE National Broadband Network (NBN) deal.
Pimentel asks Palace to explain why 2008 budget is not yet signed
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Nene" Q. Pimentel Jr. (PDP-Laban) asked yesterday Malacañang to explain why the P1.127-trillion national budget for fiscal year 2008 has not yet been signed into law by President Arroyo, resulting in the continued reliance on the reenacted 2007 national budget to finance government operations.
PNP to deploy trucks to ferry commuters
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will deploy Philippine National Police (PNP) trucks to various places in Metro Manila to help commuters travel from their homes to their places of work and vice versa following a threat by transport groups to stage a metrowide strike tomorrow.
Senate to take up Spratly, JPEPA issues after Holy Week break
The controversial Spratly Islands agreement among the Philippines, China, and Vietnam and the Japan-Philippine Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) will be taken up by the Senate on April 28 when Congress resumes session after the Holy Week break, Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago said yesterday.
Diaz urges that vets benefits bills be certified as urgent
A House of Representatives committee has asked Malacañang to certify as urgent 13th month pension and other bills that would grant additional benefits to Filipino veterans during World War II.
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