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Saturday, May 03, 2008

 

Batasan blast suspect still
on the loose – Rep. Teves

Lawmaker says police must conduct deeper probe of blast

A neophyte lawmaker on Friday urged Philippine National Police (PNP) to conduct further investigations on the Batasan bombing incident, hinting that the alleged mastermind is still at large.

Negros Oriental Representative Pryde Henry Teves, who has not yet fully recovered from his wounds caused by the blast, said authorities should look into the possible link of the political ambition of the alleged target, the late Basilan Rep. Wahab Akbar, instead of relying on the latter’s past activities.

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O T H E R   R E P O R T S

 

The Palace said it would give Congress a free hand if it wants to adopt federalism through constitutional change, Deputy Press Secretary Anthony Golez said.

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There will be no “Robert Mugabe” with the automation of the August 11 election at the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), Sen. Richard Gordon said.

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A NEWLY formed alliance of Philippine churches and human rights group will seek the help of Pope Benedict XVI to look into the real score of the human rights condition in the country.

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COTABATO: Armed Muslim separatists forced some 1,200 Christian settlers from a rice-farming hamlet in the southern Philippines, authorities said Friday.

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THE Private Motorists Alliance Coalition (PMAC) on Friday threatened not to settle traffic violation tickets with local governments in Metro Manila to protest the mayors’ refusal to implement the single ticketing system in Metro Manila.

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PRESIDENT Arroyo on Friday made a surprise visit to the Bureau of Customs office in Port Area, Manila apparently to check on the bureau’s drive against suspected smugglers of rice, sugar and flour.

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