2 impeach raps vs Ombudsman sufficient in form—House panel

MANILA, Philippines – The two impeachment complaints against Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez hurdled the first test when they were found sufficient in form by the committee on justice at the House of Representatives. The committee has yet to decide when to consolidate the…

Solon in Ombudsman impeach rap won’t inhibit from case

MANILA, Philippines – (UPDATE) The chairman of the committee at the House of Representatives tasked to tackle the impeachment complaint against Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez won’t inhibit himself from the proceedings despite a motion for him to do so out of ‘propriety.’ Davao del Sur Representative Marc…

Pacquiao quotes Frost, Buffer in 1st House speech

(AP) – MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao has taken the seat as a newly elected Philippine congressman and quoted American poet Robert Frost-and famed ring announcer Michael Buffer-in his first House speech. Pacquiao, who will fight former welterweight champion Antonio Margarito in November after winning the May national elections, promised to work to uplift his southern home province from poverty that he…

Water crisis splits gov’t

MANILA, Philippines—Where’s the crisis? Malacañang Wednesday assuaged fears of a worsening water shortage because of the low level of Angat Dam in Norzagaray, Bulacan, the main source of water of Metro Manila.

Mercy’s fate lies in hands of LP, says militant solon

BY WENDELL VIGILIA BAYAN MUNA party list Rep.Teodoro Casiño yesterday said the fate of the proposed impeachment complaint against Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez now rests in the hands of President Aquino and the Liberal Party bloc which now is the majority in the House of Representatives. “If they want her impeached, it can be done with a mere one-third of the vote. In the 14th Congress very few LP members supported the impeachment complaint.

Personal angle eyed in teacher’s slay

POLICE are looking into the personal activities of an elementary school teacher shot dead in Masbate Friday to establish the motive of the killing. Senior Supt.

Gunmen kill left-wing activist in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines – Gunmen killed the leader of a left-wing party in the Philippines on Monday, one week after President Benigno Aquino III took office vowing to put an end to political assassinations.

MILF rogue commander kicked upstairs? More defectors from Lakas-Kampi coming, Aquino says –>

BY VICTOR REYES THE leadership of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front said yesterday it has promoted a rogue commander who led a series of attacks against civilian communities in Central Mindanao in August 2008. Ameril Umbra Kato was recalled as commander of the MILF’s 105th Base Command based in Maguindanao to head a “political position” within the Central Committee, said Mohagher Iqbal, chair of the MILF panel that is negotiating peace with the government

Congress meets Monday to set canvass rules Glitches traced to birthing pains –>

BY JP LOPEZ CONGRESS will convene on Monday to discuss the rules of the canvassing of votes for president and vice president drafted by the Senate and House of Representatives, Senate majority leader Juan Miguel Zubiri said yesterday. Zubiri said the official canvassing would likely start on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the joint session, convened as National Board of Canvassers, is expected to approve the rules and nominate nine members each from the Senate and House

Arroyo says no to House speakership

MANILA, Philippines—With President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo apparently uninterested in becoming House Speaker, three Lakas-Kampi-CMD party mates have declared an interest in vying for the post, party officials said Wednesday. Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman, Quezon Rep

Arroyo not running for Speaker as 3 Lakas step up to plate

MANILA, Philippines — With President Macapagal-Arroyo apparently uninterested in becoming House Speaker, three Lakas-Kampi-CMD party mates have declared an interest in vying for the post, party officials said on Wednesday. Albay Rep

MANUEL VILLAR –> Crack troops sent to Basilan

BY VICTOR REYES THE military yesterday deployed elite forces, including a company of US-trained counter-terrorists, to Basilan to pursue Abu Sayyaf bandits responsible for last Tuesday’s attacks in Isabela City. The number of fatalities has risen to 14 from 11

NPC exec: Villar camp to field own bet for Speaker

MACABEBE, Pampanga—Should Sen.

Goodbye forever

MANILA, Philippines—In June 2004, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, with the Bible in her hand, took her oath of office as President of the Philippines for a term of six years. After a period of indecision, she neatly won easy acquittal from her cohorts in the House of Representatives that allowed her to serve her office for the term prescribed by the Constitution. Now she faces a milder process for the end of her term as the highest officer in the land

De Castro tops satisfaction ratings

MANILA, Philippines—Vice President Noli de Castro and Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile scored ‘moderate’ net satisfaction ratings, Chief Justice Reynato Puno a ‘neutral’ net satisfaction rating, and House Speaker Prospero Nograles a ‘poor’ net satisfaction rating in the Fourth Quarter…

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