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Tuesday, May 13, 2008 |
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1 of 2 Filipino families rates
self as ‘poor,’ says SWS
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One of two Filipino families considers itself as
poor, the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) 2008 first quarter
survey found out.
The self-rated poverty figure of 50 percent in
the latest poll conducted over March 28 to 31 is slightly higher
than the 46-percent outcome in the previous SWS survey conducted in
the last quarter of 2007.
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JDV critic seeks inquiry into
failure of JDV’s E-voting scheme
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OUSTED House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. was
asked to explain after the P30-million electronic voting system
project failed in a dry run.
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Federalism bill not for
GMA, says Pimentel
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SENATOR Aquilino Pimentel Jr. said Monday that
his proposal to adopt a federal form of government is not intended
to seek extension of President Gloria Arroyo’s term as the
country’s president.
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Nograles asks PNP to check
corruption, avert food crisis
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HOUSE Speaker Prospero Nograles sought the help
of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to address the soaring cost
of food products caused by mulcting policemen and traffic personnel
victimizing farmers.
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House passes higher tax-exemption
bill
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THE House committee on ways and means on Monday
passed on third and final reading a consolidated measure raising the
ceiling of income tax exemption for minimum wage earners from the
present P96,000 to P200,000 annually.
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DepEd to set up speech lab,
upgrade school facilities
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To provide quality English education among
public elementary and secondary students, the Department of
Education (DepEd) will set up a portable “speech laboratory” in
every province, Education Secretary Jesli Lapus said on Monday.
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New AFP chief vows to
crush insurgents by 2010
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NEWLY installed Armed Forces Chief of Staff
vowed to eliminate the enemies of the state and strengthen
soldiers’ commitment to abhor and renounce military adventurism.
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3 branches of govt create
consultative council
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ALL three branches of the government will sign
an agreement on Tuesday to create a new consultative council that
seeks to strengthen the rule of law in the country.
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