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Antismuggling group head faces
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Refusal to attend House hearings on the group’s
mandates and activities earns ire of lawmakers
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A member of the House of Representatives on
Wednesday gave a final warning to Presidential Anti-Smuggling Group
(PASG) Chief Antonio Villar Jr. that he will be arrested if he fails
to attend the chamber’s hearings next month.
In a press conference, Zambales Rep. Ma.
Milagros Magsaysay said that if Villar continues to snub House
hearings on the antismuggling group, they will cite him for
contempt and push for his arrest.
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Body believed to be missing
UP student exhumed
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THE Commission on Human Rights together with forensic experts from
the University of the Philippines on Thursday exhumed in Labrador,
Pangasinan the body believed to be that of Sherlyn Cadapan, a
missing UP student.
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Country considers rice imports
from US, Cambodia
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The National Foods Authority (NFA) is eyeing the importation of rice
from the United States under the Export Credit Guarantee Program
(GSM-102) of that country.
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Palace backs Spratlys claim
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Malacanang has urged Congress to pass a measure that updates the
scope of the country’s territory to include the disputed Spratly
Islands, despite the protest of China, Presidential Chief Legal
Counsel Sergio Apostol said.
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Mayors against EO 712 face suspension
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MMDA Chairman Fernando says Local Government
department can penalize defiant mayors
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METROPOLITAN Manila Development Authority (MMDA)
Chairman Bayani Fernando warned five local executives who are
opposing Executive Order 712 that they face possible suspension if
they refuse to implement the single traffic ticketing system for
traffic law violators in the metropolis.
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Manila to show Pacquiao fight for free
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THE last time Filipino boxing hero Manny Pacquiao had a major fight
abroad, many Manila residents complained that his fight was not
shown in the city’s sports stadiums, unlike when Lito Atienza was
still the city mayor.
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Manila braces for today’s
mass action at Liwasan
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STUDENTS and members of militant groups will stage a “truth”
protest action today at the Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila.
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Court won’t summon
Neri, Abalos in Lozada hearing
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THE Court of Appeals on Thursday denied the appeal of Arturo Lozada,
brother of broadband scandal star witness Rodolfo “Jun” Lozada
Jr., to summon former National Economic Development Authority chief
Romulo Neri...
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Joaquin book launching on March
18
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The launching of the late teacher and drama director Sarah K.
Joaquin’s memoirs will be held March 18, Tuesday, not March 14 as
originally scheduled. Venue is at the Filipinas Heritage Library,
Makati Avenue, Ayala Triangle, Makati City.
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