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List of 17 priority bills approved
Congress leaders yesterday approved a list of 17 priority measures led by the proposed income tax exemption for minimum wage earners, at a meeting with President Arroyo in Malacañang.
Congressman Diaz cites US Senate action on RP veterans bill
The United States Senate has scheduled for floor debate the Filipino Veterans Equity Bill that seeks to amend the Rescission Act of 1946 that is discriminatory to Filipino war veterans who fought side-by-side with American soldiers in World War II.
Miriam opposes investigation on rice in Senate
Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago rejected yesterday a proposed Senate inquiry on the rice problem affecting the country, saying the chamber should instead push for the ratification of a "headquarters agreement" between the Philippines and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to help solve the problem.
SC affirms rulings reinstating 24 attendants of PAL
The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the rulings of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) and the Court of Appeals (CA) that ordered Philippine Airlines, Inc. (PAL) to reinstate 24 attendants who were dismissed by their contractor in 1998 in violation of the High Court’s restraining order.
President ratifies Protocol to the UN Convention vs Torture
President Arroyo yesterday signed the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Cruel and Unusual Punishment (OPCAT) and recommended that the Senate concur with the ratification.
Brace for hot and humid days ahead – PAGASA
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) yesterday warned that the hot and humid days of summer will turn even more hotter in the coming days.
Party-list solons hit Palace for revival of cases against them
Three militant party-list congressmen facing charges of multiple murder before courts in Nueva Ecija yesterday accused Malacañang of having stage-managed the revival of the cases to have them removed as "people’s representatives in Congress."
Fishpens demolished today
Today is the big day for environmentalists fighting to save Laguna de Bay, the largest fresh-water lake in the Asian region, from further decay.
Bautista elected to APEC transport working group
Transportation and Communications Undersecretary for Maritime Transport Maria Elena H. Bautista was elected Lead Shepherd of the 21-nation Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Transportation Working Group (TPT-WG) during the 30th APEC TPT-WG Conference held in Makati City last April 14 to 18.
BI thanks President for personal visit
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) thanked President Arroyo for the unscheduled visit to the BI offices last week even if it was only to make sure that the BI is up to the challenge of protecting Filipino interests from foreigners in the country, it was learned yesterday.
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