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Arroyo releases P1 B for ‘green’ vehicles in RP
As part of the campaign for a healthy environment and to reduce dependence on expensive imported crude, President Arroyo yesterday authorized the release of P1 billion for the promotion of "green" private and public vehicles in the country.
BIR tax campaign resumes
After the long Lenten break, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) resumed yesterday its nationwide tax campaign for 2008 that aims to raise R845 billion for the government this year with the holding of a symposium attended by important taxpayers based in Central Luzon.
Solon seeks probe of coal purchase
A senior opposition congressman disclosed yesterday that a P320-million coal purchase contract had been awarded by the National Power Corp. (Napocor) to a non-existent supplier.
Joey asks SC to issue Writ of Habeas Data
Businessman Jose "Joey" de Venecia III, son of former House Speaker Jose C. de Venecia Jr., asked the Supreme Court (SC) yesterday for a Writ of Habeas Data that would compel the military to divulge recordings of his telephone conversations in connection with the government’s $ 329-million National Broadband Network (NBN) project with Chinese firm ZTE Corp. that was cancelled by President Arroyo during a trip to China last year.
Ban on toxic PCB supported
Environment advocates recently expressed their support for the elimination of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) largely used in paints, plastics, and rubber products, which is the probable cause of human carcinogen.
GMA appeals to politicians to focus on work
A day after the Supreme Court (SC) upheld the exercise of executive privilege, President Arroyo yesterday appealed anew to political leaders to focus on their duties and end partisan wranglings.
DENR chief to conduct weekly ‘People’s Hour’
Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Jose "Lito" L. Atienza Jr. will conduct a "People’s Hour" every Thursday starting next month, during which he will personally listen and attend to the complaints and suggestions of anyone, from the penniless to the richest of the rich.
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