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50-year jail term
for ‘Tsong’ |
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Court affirms conviction of ex-mayor
in case of overpriced ‘walis tingting’ |
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By Jomar Canlas Reporter
Former Parañaque City Mayor Joey
Marquez faces a 50-year jail term after the Sandiganbayan’s Fourth
Division affirmed his conviction in a graft case involving
overpriced “walis tingting” or broomsticks.
Marquez was convicted of five
counts of violating Republic Act 3019, or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt
Practices Act.
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O T H E R R E P O R T S
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Spratlys Issue
Worries China, Saying It Could Spoil Relations
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The government of China on
Wednesday cited “some recently emerged tendencies” in the
Philippines that may lead to a souring of “friendly relations and
mutually beneficial cooperation” between Beijing and Manila.
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GMA’s Kampi to
partner with China’s party
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Yesterday, talks about merging
with Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats. Tomorrow, a possible
partnership with China’s Communist Party.
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Govt allots P2.9B
to avert food crisis
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Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap
on Wednesday announced that President Gloria Arroyo has earmarked
P2.82 billion for a program to mitigate the impact of a looming
global food crunch caused by tightening supplies...
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Madrigal blocks
confirmation of generals, others
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Senator Jamby Madrigal went
ballistic at the Commission on Appointments on Wednesday, invoking a
seldom-used rule to block the confirmation of Health Secretary
Francisco Duque 3rd,...
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RP in human rights
dishonor roll
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WASHINGTON: The United States
ranked North Korea and Myanmar on Tuesday among the world’s worst
violators of human rights and took other Asian countries to task for
alleged abuses.
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Special Report:
Sentosa 27 saga
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Sentosa case
common for Pinoy nurses
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While the case of the 26 Filipino
nurses and one physical therapist is an extremely rare conflict in
terms of being big news here and in the US, instances of Pinoy
nurses abandoning their employers are not uncommon.
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