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Wed, Mar 17 2010
Supreme Court allows Arroyo to appoint next chief justice

Supreme Court allows Arroyo to appoint next chief justice

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo can appoint the next chief justice, the Supreme Court said in a decision Wednesday, amid legal questions on whether the president can pick Justice Reynato Puno’s... 

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Wed, Mar 17 2010
Noynoy, Mar most trusted candidates – Pulse Asia

Noynoy, Mar most trusted candidates – Pulse Asia

MANILA, Philippines – The Liberal Party (LP) said yesterday its standard-bearer, Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and his running mate, Sen. Manuel Roxas II were the most trusted by Filipino... 

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Tue, Mar 16 2010
2 presidential bets may be disqualified over billboards

2 presidential bets may be disqualified over billboards

Presidential bets Bro. Eddie Villanueva (Bangon Pilipinas) and Sen. Richard Gordon (Bagumbayan) have been asked to remove their “illegal" billboards placed on some of Luzon’s major thoroughfares... 

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Tue, Mar 16 2010
Supreme Court to vote Wednesday on Chief Justice controversy

Supreme Court to vote Wednesday on Chief Justice controversy

MANILA, Philippines – The ongoing debate on whether or not President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo can appoint the next Supreme Court chief justice may come to an end on Wednesday. In an interview on the... 

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Mon, Mar 15 2010
Poll candidates warned vs politicizing Pacquiao victory

Poll candidates warned vs politicizing Pacquiao victory

Election officials on Monday warned candidates in the May 10 polls against using Manny Pacquiao’s expected victory motorcade to campaign. Candidates were particularly advised not to put their campaign... 

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Mon, Mar 15 2010
Ex-budget chief Boncodin dies

Ex-budget chief Boncodin dies

MANILA, Philippines – Former Budget Secretary Emilia Boncodin passed away on Monday afternoon. The National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI), in a medical bulletin, said Boncodin died at 2:05... 

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Sun, Mar 14 2010
Filipinos celebrate Pacquiao’s latest victory

Filipinos celebrate Pacquiao’s latest victory

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MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos nationwide Sunday rejoiced over boxing hero Manny Pacquiao’s latest victory, broadcast live from Texas, after officials vowed that the Philippines would be spared... 

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Sun, Mar 14 2010
Arroyo lauds Pacquiao’s patriotism, perseverance

Arroyo lauds Pacquiao’s patriotism, perseverance

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President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Sunday lauded boxer Manny Pacquiao for his “unselfish patriotism” and “unyielding perseverance” after he defeated Ghana’s Joshua Clottey via unanimous... 

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Sun, Mar 14 2010
Arroyo orders response to US rights allegations

Arroyo orders response to US rights allegations

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MANILA, Philippines – Philippine President Gloria Arroyo has ordered her military and national police to respond to a US State Department report alleging that they committed human rights abuses. The... 

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Sun, Mar 14 2010
Billionaire Pacquiao banks $12M more

Billionaire Pacquiao banks $12M more

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DALLAS – Manny Pacquiao is now a certified billionaire, based on his earnings on the ring. Counting his guaranteed purse $12 million for his fight with Joshua Clottey at the Cowboys Stadium, the 31-year-old... 

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