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Comelec to abide by Congress decision
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has already spent more than R1 billion in the preparations for the Aug. 11, 2008, elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) but it will not hesitate to postpone this political exercise if Congress approves a law to this effect.
Int’l conference on teacher education at Manila Hotel today
The country’s leading educators will gather at the historic landmark Manila Hotel starting today, July 24, for the three-day 5th International Conference on Teacher Education (ICTED) with the theme "Teacher Education Reform: Access, Participation, and Quality," organizers said.
Recto named Director General of NEDA
President Arroyo yesterday appointed former Senator Ralph Recto as new Director General of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), becoming the third defeated administration senatorial candidate to join the government.
Opposition, state workers press scrapping of VAT
Makati Mayor and United Opposition (UNO) President Jejomar C. Binay yesterday asked Malacañang to immediately order a suspension of the 12-percent Expanded Value Added Tax (EVAT) on oil if President Arroyo sincerely wants to bring down petroleum prices.
Puno and Kenney lead launching of court info system
US Ambassador Kristie A. Kenney and Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno yesterday led senior officials of the Philippine judiciary and other US representatives in launching an information system that will help the courts improve efficiency in handling cases during ceremonies at the Supreme Court in Ermita, Manila.
PMA entrance exam set on August 31 in 30 test centers
The annual entrance examination for the next batch of cadets of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) will be held in at least 30 examination centers nationwide on August 31 this year to give opportunity to thousands of young men and women aspiring to become military officers to join the Armed Forces.
PRC starts walk-in exams for marine engineers today
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) will hold a two-day computer-based Walk-in Examinations for Marine Engineer Officers on July 24-25 at the Association of Marine Officers and Seafarers Union of the Philippines (AMOSUP) Center in Intramuros, Manila.
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