Posted by Mai on 27th June 2008
The Manila Times Internet Edition
Congress must stop cycle of sea tragedies
Inadequate investments to modernize domestic shipping fleet one of the reasons for poor safety record
By Sammy Martin, Reporter
THE never-ending cycle of sea tragedies that had claimed more than 5,000 innocent lives during the last 21 years should be stopped at once, and both houses of Congress must undertake an immediate comprehensive review of the country’s maritime policies and laws.
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Posted by Mai on 27th June 2008
Philippine Star – Articles – -
Taxi operators seek P10 tip
By Perseus Echeminada
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Taxi operators in Metro Manila filed a petition at the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) seeking an additional P10 to reflect the rising price of oil in the world market.
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Posted by Mai on 27th June 2008
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Isnaji, son replace their lawyer
Struggling to prove their innocence on their alleged conspiracy with Abu Sayyaf members in abducting broadcast journalist Ces Drilon, her crew and Mindanao State University professor Octavio Dinampo, Mayor Alvarez Isnaji of Indanan and his son Haider fired their lawyer, Firdausi Abbas, for allegedly issuing statements to the media without consulting them.
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Posted by Mai on 27th June 2008
Manila Bulletin Online
Attempt to revive perjury case against Erap fails
By EDMER F. PANESA
Government prosecutors failed yesterday in their attempt to revive a perjury case against former President Joseph Estrada when the First Division of the Sandiganbayan ruled that the case cannot proceed to trial as the Supreme Court has ruled as “moot and academic” the issue of whether or not prosecutors can still present evidence against Estrada in another perjury case.
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GMANews.TV
Arroyo: Nuclear-armed US ships will stay out of RP territory
06/27/2008 | 11:02 PM
MANILA, Philippines – President Arroyo on Friday said that US warships believed to be carrying nuclear weapons have been ordered to stay outside Philippine territorial waters even as they remain committed to help in the search, rescue and retrieval operations for typhoon Frank victims.
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(UPDATE 3) Pesticide found inside ferry; search halted
By Joel Guinto
Agence France-Presse, INQUIRER.net
First Posted 09:21:00 06/27/2008
MANILA, Philippines — Ten metric tons of highly toxic pesticides were found inside the capsized M/V Princess of the Stars, prompting authorities to halt rescue and retrieval operations, officials said.
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