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Thursday, October 09, 2008 |
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P183-B cuts in 2009 budget eyed |
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THE minority bloc in the House of Representatives is determined
to recommend cuts to the proposed P1.415-trillion 2009 General
Appropriations Act at the plenary deliberations, House Minority
Leader
Rep. Ronaldo Zamora of San Juan said Wednesday.
In a press conference, Zamora reiterated the
minority wants a “lean, mean budget” for 2009, and initially
identified P183 billion in possible reductions.
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Another China-made milk product found positive for melamine
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The Health department on Wednesday announced that another China-made
milk product has been found to be contaminated with the industrial
chemical melamine.
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Suit vs. endosulfan supplier studied
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Rep. Eleandro Madrona of Romblon is planning to lead the filing of
an $86,000 damage suit against Makhtenshin Chemicals Ltd., the
company based in Israel that shipped the endosulfan stocks which
sunk with the MV Princess of the Stars off Romblon on June 21.
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Teehankee qualified for release as early as 2003
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Claudio Teehankee Jr. was entitled to be recommended for commutation
as early as five years ago or in 2003, according to the Department
of Justice’s guidelines for recommending executive clemency.
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FEATURE
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Fertilizers, ‘green charcoal’ from mud and water lilies
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FLOATING water lilies and filthy mud from the Laguna Lake and Pasig
River can be used to produce organic fertilizer and a cheaper
alternative fuel for home cooking and industries, said Filipino
inventor Gonzalo Catan Jr.
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91 officials get appointment nod
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The Commission on Appointments confirmed Wednesday the ad interim
appointment of 24 diplomats, including 12 ambassadors; 66 military
officers, 37 of them of star rank and a member of the Judicial and
Bar Council.
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