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Jinggoy junks NP slate
Officially withdraws signature in resolution clearing Villar
2009/11/21
Just as the standard bearer of Nacionalista Party, Sen. Manuel Villar Jr., was introducing before the public his latest “recruit” for the NP senatorial slate, another “guest candidate” was announcing his decision to reject the NP presidentiable candidate’s offer. Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada yesterday said at a press conference that he was junking Villar’s offer to have him included among the NP’s “guest” senatorial candidates. “I have sent him a letter to inform him of my decision that I have to decline the offer. I cannot accept their invitation because it is my credibility that is at stake here. Besides, I have my own part.. Full Story »»» |
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Erap’s legal panel to fight disqualification complaints Former President Joseph Estrada is prepared for any and every eventuality. Expecting a slew of disqualification petitions from rival camps once he files his certificate of candidacy, scheduled on Nov. 27, Estrada has his legal panel formed and ready .. more» Noynoy, kin duping hacienda workers — solon The Aquino-Cojuangco clan, owners of Hacienda Luisita, has duped and continues to dupe the farmer-workers. This was the charge leveled against the clan that was aired by Cavite Rep. Crispin Remulla yesterday. He pointed out that just.. more» Unknowns dominate start of CoC filing A man who wants to become the “Emperor of the World” was one of the 14 presidential hopefuls who filed their certificates of candidacy (CoCs) at the Com-mission on Elections (Comelec) central office in Manila yesterday. Rigoberto Madera Jr., 61, from.. more» Erap-Binay tandem ready for face-off with ‘moneyed’ bets The United Opposition (UNO) tandem of former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada and Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay is unfazed by the prospect of going against moneyed candidates in the 2010 national elections.According to Binay, their performance as executives and their real concern for th.. more»
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LP’s trapo politics
Liberal Party’s Noynoy Aquino, seen by the traditional politicians, or trapos — as the sanctimonious LP that earlier spoke of with contempt — as the winning presidential bet today, given his high survey ratings, albeit declining numbers, may serve to explain why these “evil” trapos they scorn, and whom the alleged “sainted” LP presidential tandem vowed to fight, have been joining the Noynoy-Mar t..
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Calls to extend Ibrado’s tenure surprise Palace
With still four months to go before his scheduled retirement, Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Victor Ibrado is already the toast of three presidential hopefuls — Senators Manny Villar, Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Aquino, and Francis “Chiz” Escudero — who have all sounded the call to extend his tour of duty at least until June 30, 2010 when President Arroyo is scheduled to step down from her post. Malacañang was pleasantly surprised upon learning of..
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Mallrat haven
To say that Filipinos are certified mallrats is an understatement. We have three of the worlds’ 10 biggest malls. In fact, there’s not one city in the country that doesn’t have a mall or two. We literally invented the word malling! Spending time at shopping malls has become a huge part of our daily urban lives. Some spend their weekends practically in malls. No wonder most shopping centers actually have chapels,.. Full Story »»»
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Suspect in killing of Malacañang official’s son dangerous — PNP
The Philippine National Police (PNP) yesterday said Jason Ivler, the suspect in the latest road rage that resulted in the killing of a son of a Malacanang official, is “armed and dangerous.”“He (Ivler) is believed to be still in possession of fatal weapon caliber .45 pistol and classified dangerous,” a ranking PNP official said. Ivler was tagged as the primary suspect in the shooting to death of Renato Victor Ebarle Jr., son of Undersecretary Renato Ebarle Sr. of..
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Pacquiao in no rush for Mayweather clash
MOM ADVISED BOXER TO RETIRE
Newly crowned World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight king Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao said he was in no rush for a mega-bucks fight with American Floyd Mayweather as he returned home Friday.Arriving in Manila five days after his stunning 12th-round stoppage of Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto for a historic seventh title in as many weight divisions, he was treated to a red carpet welcome. The 30-year-old, joined by his wife, Jinkee, and three young children at the int..
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