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Tuesday, September 09 2008 |
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5 CA justices found guilty
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Magistrates committed improprieties – panel
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With facts on hand that five of the eight
justices of the Court of Appeals really did commit acts of
impropriety in connection with the controversial Meralco-GSIS case,
the Supreme Court en banc will deliberate today on possible
penalties against the five justices.
The Supreme Court spokesman, lawyer Jose Midas
Marquez, said on Monday that the penalties may range from “simple
admonition to dismissal or suspension or fine” depending on the
gravity of the malfeasance or misfeasance by the five justices.
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O T H E R R E P O R T S
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State forces brace for attacks by MILF
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The military said it fears hardline Muslim rebels could resort to
terror attacks after a major flare-up of a separatist conflict in
southern Philippines.
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Military air strike kills 7 civilians
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ZAMBOANGA CITY: Seven persons, including five
children, were reported to have been killed on Monday when
government planes blasted a small civilian boat in Maguindanao
province in southern Philippines.
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FEATURE
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SULU sultan to unite 9 heirs to Sabah
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Last of two parts
MAIMBUNG, Sulu: The 54-year-old Sultan Fuad
Kiram 1st said that as the crowned ruler, he would also extend his
hand of peace and unity with all nine declared heirs of Sultan
Jamalul Kiram II, the Sultan of Sulu and North Borneo from 1893 to
1936.
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McCain overtakes rival in new
poll
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri: The US presidential election moved into high
gear Monday as two new opinion polls showed Republican John McCain
taking the lead over Democratic rival Barack Obama.
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Obama victory good for RP, say Democrats
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A Barack Obama presidency could mean increased
foreign aid, more rights for immigrants and a commitment to finally
compensate Filipino veterans who fought alongside Americans in World
War II.
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Manila police heighten security measures ahead
of 9/11 anniversary
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The Manila Police District tightened security on
the United States Embassy and other offices in the city starting
Monday as the seventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the
World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 draws near.
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Oil companies dare govt to scrap VAT on oil
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A tit for tat. Oil companies are daring the
government to scrap or suspend the value added tax (VAT) imposed on
oil for them to impose a one-time rollback on fuel prices.
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