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Senators warn of suspending Biofuels Law
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They contend country can cope better with oil price
increases if it has alternative energy sources
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TWO senators have joined calls not to suspend
the implementation of the Biofuels Law, even if Senator Rodolfo
Biazon early last week said there is a need to suspend the law
temporarily so government can focus on attaining its food security
goals.
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel Jr. and
Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri, both the principal authors of the Biofuels
Law, warned government advisers against making haphazard suggestions
to suspend the implementation of the law and the country’s
biofuels program, by raising the argument that the production of
rice and other major crops should enjoy priority over the
development of alternative and indigenous fuel sources.
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OFWs in Korea to be taught how to save
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In its bid to encourage overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Korea to
save for a better future, the Philippine Embassy in Korea recently
launched the financial literacy program called “Savings before
Expenses.”
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Warehouse operator in smuggling charges
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Multiple smuggling charges were filed against a customs bonded
warehouse (CBW) operator and two steel firms before the Department
of Justice on Friday for an alleged illegal diversion of steel coil
worth P9.2 million without paying the corresponding duties and
taxes.
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P500 million released for
soldiers’ back benefits
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President Gloria Arroyo instructed Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro
Jr. to request a P500-million supplemental budget from the
Department of Budget and Management to settle all outstanding
pensions of veterans this year.
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Australian furniture maker to be deported
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A 53-year old Australian is now facing deportation proceedings after
he was arrested in Davao City for illegally operating a furniture
shop, the Bureau of Immigration said Friday.
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Police to press legal
offensive vs. communist rebels
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The Philippine National Police will press its legal offensive
against armed members of the local communist movement in support of
military operations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
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Manila intensifies anti-dengue campaign
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Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim on Friday ordered city health officials to
intensify preventive measures, and boost the information and
educational campaigns against dengue in the city’s barangays.
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Green Cross founder seeks
reversal of court decision
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OWNERS of Green Cross Inc. said Friday they
would welcome the plan of the company’s former president, Gonzalo
Co It, to appeal the dismissal of the estafa case he has filed
against them.
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