Philippines
NEDA chief gets CA panel nod
July 15, 2011
(UPDATE) Despite opposition, the powerful Commission on Appointment has confirmed the appointment of National Economic Development Authority Secretary Cayetano Paderanga Jr.
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Sandiganbayan justices face raps over plea bargain deal ruling
July 15, 2011
A criminal complaint was filed on Wednesday against three Sandiganbayan justices who approved the plea bargain deal between former military comptroller Carlos Garcia and the Office of the Ombudsman.
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Tags: bargain, deal, face, justices, over, plea, raps, Ruling, Sandiganbayan
Sen. Lito Lapid seeks probe into GSIS housing loan program suspension
July 15, 2011
Senator Lito Lapid has asked the Senate to look into the suspension of the Government Service Insurance System’s (GSIS) housing loan program following its failure to collect the total unpaid loans of P11 billion.
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‘Citizen Andrea’ asks Senate to investigate effects of contraceptives
July 15, 2011
A citizen’s petition to investigate the effects of contraceptives has been filed at the Senate.
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Aquino to welcome Pacquiao at Palace despite opposing views on RH bill
July 15, 2011
MANILA, Philippines — Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao remains welcome to pay a courtesy call on President Aquino despite his stand against the reproductive health bill now pending in Congress.
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Palace thanks Enrile for supporting ARMM poll postponement
July 15, 2011
The Palace is elated that no less than Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile is backing its bid to postpone the elections in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) set for August.
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Aquino entitled to privacy, say opposition lawmakers
July 15, 2011
Two opposition congressmen on Wednesday said it was okay for President Benigno Aquino III to go on dates during his free time as he, too, is entitled to privacy when it comes to his love life.
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Chief Justice to hound Sandiganbayan for plea bargain deal with General Garcia
May 18, 2011
MANILA, Philippines—Justice Secretary Leila De Lima said she will create a panel to conduct a preliminary investigation of the Sandiganbayan Associate Justices who were slapped with a criminal complaint for approving the plea bargain agreement between Carlos Garcia and the Office of the Ombudsman.
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Aquino brushes aside brickbats over Roxas’ appointment
May 18, 2011
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino III snubbed criticisms over the appointment of his running mate, Sen. Manuel Roxas, as Palace chief of staff.
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COA report on NFA losses crucial in case vs erring execs—Palace
May 18, 2011
MANILA, Philippines—The 2009 Commission on Audit report that showed the National Food Authority suffered losses amounting to P100 billion in 10 years is important in building a case against officials responsible for the alleged irregularities in the past administration’s rice program, Malacañang said on Wednesday.
