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Tuesday, April 01, 2008

 

High Court ruling can 
cover all Senate hearings

Spokesman of Supreme Court says ruling on Neri case can apply to all Senate hearings without published rules

By William B. Depasupil Reporter

Malacañang is right after all in saying that all Senate investigations conducted without published rules are “null and void.”

The Supreme Court Spokes­man, Lawyer Jose Midas Marquez, on Monday pointed out though that only Chair­man Romulo Neri of the Commission on Higher Edu­cation is covered by the court en banc’s ruling that the Senate could not cite Neri in contempt nor order his arrest.

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The Philippines said Monday that it had temporarily suspended kidney transplants to foreigners, amid allegations that poor Filipinos are being duped into selling vital organs for a pittance.

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The Philippine National Police (PNP) has cautioned the public anew against scrupulous individuals who use the name of the police force to get away with illegal activities.

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THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Monday expressed optimism that the second phase of the National Road Improvement and Management Program (NRIMP) will push through soon.

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THE Sandiganbayan Second Division has deferred anew its promulgation of the perjury case field against retired Maj. Gen. Carlos Garcia.

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After 13 long years, former matinee idol Gabby Concepcion is back in the country. Concepcion left the Philippines after being hounded by controversies in his personal and professional life.

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Senators scored Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita Monday for saying that all the measures passed by the Senate could be null and void because the chamber still had to publish its rules as required...

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