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2 more in Cabinet
bare CA ‘bribe’ try |
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By William B. Depasupil, Reporter
At least two more members of the
Arroyo Cabinet have revealed that congressmen who sit in the
powerful Commission on Appointments had asked for favors and
concessions in exchange for their confirmation.
On Thursday Negros Oriental Rep.
Herminio Teves said House members of the CA asked his son, Margarito,
P5 million for his confirmation as finance secretary.
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O T H E R R E P O R T S
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Whale sharks give
Donsol a new life
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The enormous gray whale shark
glides effortlessly in the murky waters off Donsol in Sorsogon, its
distinctive pale yellow spotted back and fins clearly visible as
excited tourists prepare to enter the water from nearby outrigger.
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Palace execs had
no such ordeal
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Malacañang senior officials on
Friday belied reports that the some members of the Commission on
Appointment had asked for bribes from Cabinet officials seeking
confirmation.
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De Venecia allies
pounce on Garcia
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A senior House leader on Friday
lashed out at Cebu Congressman-elect Pablo Garcia, saying he is not
worthy to be speaker because as head of a political dynasty he could
not be expected to introduce meaningful reforms...
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Govt tries to get
Bossi rescue back on track
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MORO Islamic Liberation Front
rebels failed to establish contact with the kidnappers of Italian
priest Giancarlo Bossi believed to be hiding in a village in
northwestern Mindanao...
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Coup raps against
Gringo dropped
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The government on Friday withdrew
the charges of coup d’état it filed against Senator-elect
Gregorio Honasan, citing lack of probable cause.
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President leaves
for Singapore meeting
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PRESIDENT Arroyo will fly
Saturday to Singapore to attend the two-day World Economic Forum on
East Asia and go on a state visit to the island nation and the
Republic of Equatorial Guinea.
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