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Release of coup report timed with Bush visit?

by Pamela Samia - October 22, 2003 - 12:00am

Was the release of the Feliciano Commission’s report — allegedly done several days ahead of schedule — timed for the state visit of US President George W. Bush? Rex Robles, one of the members of the...

Lakas a sinking ship — Pimentel

by Pamela Samia - October 19, 2003 - 12:00am

The ruling Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) party is already a "sinking ship" and two more pro-administration senators will likely "jump ship" soon, opposition senators said yesterday. Senators...

Search on for model b’gays on eco-waste mg’t

by Pamela Samia - October 16, 2003 - 12:00am

The search is on for the model barangays on proper waste management. Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Elisea Gozun said the "Nationwide Search for Model Barangays on Eco-Waste Management" is...

NPC timetable set for 2004 polls

by Pamela Samia - October 12, 2003 - 12:00am

The Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) has no alliances yet. The NPC has yet to determine which party it will ally itself with for the 2004 national elections and the deadline for this decision is in November,...

No US Secret Service frisking for me — Nene

by Pamela Samia - October 12, 2003 - 12:00am

They can keep their hands to themselves. Sen. Aquilino Pimentel said yesterday he will not allow the US Secret Service to frisk him when he enters the Batasan Pambansa complex to hear United States President George...

Comelec chief promises quick 2004 poll results

by Pamela Samia - October 5, 2003 - 12:00am

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Benjamin Abalos yesterday vowed to show the 2004 poll results in "five hours." Abalos made this pledge as he lamented the claim of an unnamed Comelec official...

Liberal Party won’t endorse GMA in 2004

by Pamela Samia - September 28, 2003 - 12:00am

The Liberal Party will not endorse President Arroyo as its standard-bearer for the 2004 national elections because she has removed herself from the race to the presidency. Trade and Industry Secretary and LP stalwart...

‘Opposition not scared of GMA in ’04’

by Pamela Samia - September 21, 2003 - 12:00am

Who’s afraid of President Arroyo running in 2004? Not the opposition, Sen. Edgardo Angara said yesterday. Angara said President Arroyo’s possible entry in the 2004 race is no longer a top consideration...

Bush visit a go-signal for GMA to run — Imee

by Pamela Samia - September 14, 2003 - 12:00am

Ilocos Norte Rep. Imee Marcos said yesterday the eight-hour visit of US President George W. Bush on Oct. 18 could be interpreted as "a blessing" for President Arroyo to seek another term.

Mike A to complain vs Ping before ethics panel

by Pamela Samia - September 14, 2003 - 12:00am

First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo will file a complaint against opposition Sen. Panfilo Lacson before the Senate ethics committee tomorrow, his lawyer Jesus Santos announced yesterday. Santos said Mr. Arroyo wanted...

‘Open sanitary landfill to Metro Manila wastes’

by Pamela Samia - September 10, 2003 - 12:00am

Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Elisea Gozun has reiterated her appeal to the provincial government of Tarlac to allow the use of its state-of-the-art, fully engineered sanitary landfill to help solve...

Gozun: Falsification raps a demolition job

by Pamela Samia - September 10, 2003 - 12:00am

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Elisea Gozun said yesterday there are persons out to cut short her stay in government. She confirmed that a case had been filed against her before...

PCSO wants public apology from Lacson over Pidal row

by Pamela Samia - September 4, 2003 - 12:00am

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) head Ma. Livia de Leon called on opposition Sen. Panfilo Lacson yesterday to issue a public apology for "maliciously implicating" the agency in the controversy...

DENR takes steps vs feline woes

by Pamela Samia - August 31, 2003 - 12:00am

It’s no environmental disaster, but the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is taking steps to ensure a domestic problem doesn’t get out of hand. Environment officials have recently...

Ramos pushed as defense chief anew

by Pamela Samia - August 31, 2003 - 12:00am

Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. called on Malacañang yesterday to appoint former President Fidel Ramos again as secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND). Other lawmakers like Sen. Edgardo Angara...

Ammo, explosives seized from Trillanes house in QC

by Pamela Samia - August 24, 2003 - 12:00am

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) announced yesterday the discovery of ammunition and explosives in a compound in Novaliches, Quezon City reportedly owned by Navy Lt. (sg) Antonio Trillanes IV, one...

House probe begins today but mutineers expected to clam up

by Pamela Samia - August 20, 2003 - 12:00am

It will be a ho-hum affair. The officers who led the July 27 mutiny are expected to keep their mouths shut in their first appearance before a House of Representatives hearing scheduled today. One of their lawyers,...

Pimentel to Honasan: It’s safe to come out now

by Pamela Samia - August 17, 2003 - 12:00am

Senator Aquilino Pimentel Jr. urged yesterday "inaccessible" Sen. Gregorio Honasan to come out from hiding and face the coup d’état charges against him. "Gringo should surface and face...

Multisectoral groups launch Bantay Demokrasya coalition

by Pamela Samia - August 15, 2003 - 12:00am

Navy Lt. (sg) Antonio Trillanes IV and the other Magdalo mutineers are inspirations to a group of religious leaders but these young leaders are not out to stage their own mutiny. In fact, their disgust over the...

Laarni to sue raiders

by Pamela Samia - August 12, 2003 - 12:00am

Former starlet Laarni Enriquez, whom the government has linked to the failed July 27 military uprising, will sue the policemen who raided her alleged house in Mandaluyong City after accusing them of "planting"...

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