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US Senate OKs Filvets bill
CHICAGO, Illinois (JGLi) – The United States Senate approved on Thursday, April 24, 2008, the Veterans’ Benefits Enhancement Act (S. 1315), which includes the grant of benefits to Filipino World War II veterans living in the Philippines, by an overwhelming vote of 96-1.
Hillary proud to co-sponsor Filvets Equity Act of 2007
Sen. Hillary Clinton said yesterday she was proud to co-sponsor the Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 2007 originally introduced by Senator Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) that seek to "rectify the injustice" to Filipino war veterans.
House ready to back Senate on Charter change
The House of Representatives is willing to back the Senate in its bid to convene Congress into a constituent assembly for the purpose of revising the Charter.
Court allows Misuari to post bail; ruling welcomed
A Makati court judge yesterday allowed former Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Governor and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) founding leader Nur Misuari to post bail.
Loren proposes national tourism master plan
TACLOBAN CITY – Sen. Loren Legarda yesterday advocated the formulation of a National Tourism Master Plan to strengthen and rationalize the tourism industry in order to generate more revenues and employment for the Filipino people.
CSC warns public officials not to visit casinos
The Civil Service Commission (CSC), headed by newly appointed CSC Chairman former Cabinet Secretary Ricardo Saludo, reminded government officials yesterday to refrain from going to casinos as they are prohibited to do so under an executive policy.
Pimentel urges gov’t to drop libel case vs Archbishop Cruz
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Nene" Q. Pimentel, Jr. (PDP-Laban) yesterday urged President Arroyo to drop her government’s libel case against Archbishop Oscar Cruz of the Archdiocese of Lingayen and Dagupan City in Pangasinan to spare her from criticisms that she continues to pursue a policy of vindictiveness against her critics.
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