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ARMM move tied to ‘Cha-cha’ |
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The government proposal to postpone the
elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) was a
move aimed at amending the Constitution, Sen. Richard Gordon said on
Thursday.
“They are laying the predicate for
constitutional amendments,” he claimed, apparently referring to
backers of President Gloria Arroyo’s endorsement for the deferment
of the regional polls set for August 11.
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O T H E R R E P O R T S
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MILF-govt clash sets back
peace breakthrough
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Muslim separatist guerrillas clashed with government militiamen in
southern Philippines on Thursday despite a breakthrough in
protracted peace talks, a local official said.
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Oil prices rise a bit after brief slump
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Oil prices rose slightly on Thursday, a day after slumping by about
$4 a barrel on easing supply and demand concerns.
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Meralco wins court battle against SEC
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The Court of Appeals has voided a
cease-and-desist order issued by the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) against the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) in an
attempt by the commission to stop the giant utility’s election of
board members during the annual stockholders’ meeting nearly two
months ago.
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Nuns: No to reversal of ‘Nicole’
ruling
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CONCERNED groups are closely watching
developments in the controversial Subic rape case that is now under
review by the Court of Appeals.
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Pulse Asia: Most Filipinos
skeptical on past SONAs
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Government critics should listen first to
President Gloria Arroyo’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) to
see what she has accomplished, Press Secretary Jesus Dureza said on
Thursday.
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FEATURE
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Abdul Aziz is Comelec
spokesman for ARMM polls
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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday tapped the
services of an action-movie star for the voters’ education
campaign in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)
elections set next month.
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