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Neri toes GMA line, zips lips on ZTE
2007/09/27
Save for blurting out that Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Benjamin Abalos Sr. had offered him 200 which he took to mean P200 million, former Socio-economic Planning Secretary and now Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (Ched) Romulo Neri refused to answer any questions that pertained to any and all conversations between him and President Arroyo on this issue, including the alleged bribe offer, invoking executive privilege. Senators let it go momentarily, but toward late evening, they persisted in challenging Neri’s claim of executive privilege. Even when a senator asked columnist Jarius Bondoc, who exposed this, to speak on this issue, with Bondoc first seek.. Full Story »»» |
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Archers set 8 RP records
Pressured from all fronts in coming clean with the Chinese ZTE national broadband project that is marred with massive corruption, Gloria Arroyo tried the tack of suddenly allowing all her Cabinet secretaries to attend the Senate hearings, hoping perhaps that public interest in the issue would wane quickly.When this didn’t work, she ordered the suspension of the ZTE contract, which didn’t work e..
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AFP probes MILF’s ‘aiding’ of Abu men in latest Basilan clash
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is now investigating reports of the supposed reinforcement of Abu Sayyaf bandits by a group of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) fighters during a clash with elite Army troopers in Basilan last Tuesday where two soldiers were killed and 10 others were wounded.AFP Chief of Staff Hermogenes Esperon Jr. yesterday confirmed the death of the two soldiers and the wounding of 10 other troopers and a militiaman during encounter. The military also claimed t..
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Saving the universe and bey nd!
After many years of prosperity, the special elite protectors of the entire universe learn that Le-ar is still alive and poised to wreak more havoc. It is now up to the descendants of Shaider to defeat the evil leader and his minions. In this time of uncertainly, there is no one else to call but Zaido, a fresh generation of space sheriffs who are bound to serve, protect and save the entire universe from annihilation. Dennis Trillo, the blue Zaido Dennis Trillo, the hottest actor of this g.. Full Story »»»
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NCRPO says it’s ready for barangay, SK polls
We are ready. This was the pronouncement made yesterday by the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) as to its preparedness with the holding of the simultaneous barangay elections and Sangguniang Kabataan next month. In the same light, the NCRPO identified five “areas of immediate concern” in Metro Manila. Supt. Rhodel Sermonia, NCRPO public information officer, told reporters at the weekly Fernandina Forum in Greenhills, San Juan City that based on their initial assessment..
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Red Lions NCAA kings a second time
START OF A NEW DYNASTY?
Yesterday was a perfect time to celebrate for San Beda College. Red-clad fans came in droves, classes at the Mendiola campus were suspended, championship banners were prepared and the immortal We are the champions hymn by Queen was readied to play in anticipation of the huge celebration ahead. And what was expected happened as the Red Lions trampled the gutsy Letran College, 76-64, to capture another crown — their second straight — that could be the start of their brazen bid to establi..
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WB rates RP poorly as site for business
The Philippines was ranked among the worst countries to do business in the world, based on a World Bank (WB) survey released yesterday.As a result of the survey, the WB urged the Arroyo administration to speed up reforms meant to ease business transactions in the country to attract more investments. The Philippines slipped to 133rd in the WB’s annual “Doing Business” survey that examines business regulations and reforms in 178 economies. Last year, the Philippines ranked 130. In Southeast.. Full Story »»»
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