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Tuesday, January 01, 2008 |
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Indonesians’ trial set in Quezon
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Government says trial of Indonesian terrorists in
Zamboanga City very risky
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THE Supreme Court has granted the plea of the
Department of Justice to transfer to a Metro Manila Court the trial
of suspected Indonesian terrorists whose cases were filed before the
Zamboanga City Regional Trial Court (RTC).
In a two-page resolution, the High Court’s
Second Division chaired by Senior Associate Justice Leonardo
Quisumbing ordered the transfer of the venue of the case involving
all Indonesian nationals who were charged with smuggling of firearms
and explosives, and other terrorism-related activities in Mindanao.
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House leaders welcome Arroyo cabinet revamp
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Expect quite familiar faces to head some of the
agencies and departments of the government in 2008 as President
Gloria Arroyo is expected to carry out her planned Cabinet revamp
anytime soon.
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Illegal vendors invited to join MMDA
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It may sound ironic, but the Metro Manila
Development Authority (MMDA) is encouraging illegal vendors to join
the agency’s workforce so they can take part in the agency’s
programs and projects aimed at improving the metropolis.
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Abu Sayyaf strength goes down
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THE strength of the Abu Sayyaf, believed to be
linked to al-Qaeda, has been on the decline for the past two years
with the military bringing the fight to the group’s own bailiwick
in Basilan and Sulu provinces in Mindanao.
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Toll board ready for today’s protest action at
SLEX, Skyway
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CONTINGENCY measures have been set in place by the Philippine
National Construction Corp. (PNCC) to ensure the continuous flow of
traffic as disgruntled employees of the agency will stage a march
today at the Metro Manila Skyway to protest the termination of some
of their co-workers today.
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Gen. Garcia asks for lifting of freeze order
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Former Major Gen. Carlos Garcia, who is accused of plunder, asked
the Supreme Court to reverse its earlier ruling that upheld the
freeze order the Court of Appeals effected over his assets which
were suspected to be ill-gotten during his stint with the Armed
Forces of the Philippines.
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Opposition goes
after Arroyo ally in Cabinet
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An intelligence report obtained by government authorities showed
that opposition forces were planning to woo a prominent Cabinet
member to stop supporting President Gloria Arroyo.
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