Published : Thursday February 23, 2012 | Category : National | Views : 18
By : Alvin Murcia
THE security preparation for the arraignment of former President and Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in connection with the electoral sabotage case was already in place as early as yesterday at the Pasay City Regional Trial Court. Even if Pasay RTC Judge Jesus Mupas of Branch 112 does not want to... Read more
Published : Thursday February 23, 2012 | Category : National | Views : 16
By : People's Journal
A DEPARTMENT of Finance-backed excise tax measure has drawn flak from both local industry players and thousands of workers who claim that the proposed tax hike on tobacco and alcohol products is designed to kill local industries and cause massive job losses. During the ways and means committee hearing yesterday,... Read more
Published : Thursday February 23, 2012 | Category : National | Views : 16
A SENIOR leader of the House of Representatives yesterday backed calls to further enhance the country’s defense ties with the United States but it should be done within the bounds of the Philippine Constitution. “We agree with the stand of President Noynoy Aquino who said that expansion of defense cooperation... Read more
Published : Thursday February 23, 2012 | Category : National | Views : 19
SANS the aura of Rachel Weisz and husband James Bond star English actor Daniel Craig, President Benigno C. Aquino III gifted “Bourne” star Jeremy Renner token each of three pieces of chocolate truffles placed inside a sealed small box bearing the President’s seal. The President proved almost “Bourne Struck” as... Read more
Published : Thursday February 23, 2012 | Category : National | Views : 14
THE House committee on health yesterday adopted a resolution recommending the deferment of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s (PhilHealth) plan to impose 100-percent hike in the annual contribution or from P1,200 to P2,400 of each member for the premium being paid by the local government units (LGUs) effective July this year.... Read more
