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By Roy Pelovello
THE House joint committees on justice and welfare of children have approved a bill banning the pornographic cartoon, popularly known as hentai, and imposing penalties on those engaged in the production and sale of such materials.
More powers sought for Bangko Sentral
By Fel V. Maragay
Senator Edgardo Angara is pushing for a measure to equip the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas with more powers to deal quickly with bank failures, prevent losses and protect the depositors.
Subic drug case next on probers? agenda
By Rey E. Requejo
The independent investigating committee that probed the alleged bribery in the “Alabang Boys” case will convene on May 4, this time to look into the irregular dismissal of a case against a big-time drug lord in Subic, according to a justice official.
Australia offering 150 scholarships
THE Australian Agency for International Development is offering scholarships to 150 students from the Philippines and other countries, starting next year. Courses offered will lead to masters or doctorate degree in Australia’s leading education institutions.
Transport director gets jail term for bribe-taking
FOR receiving a P20,000 from a businessman, a former regional assistant director of the Department of Transportation and Communications was sentenced by the Sandiganbayan to a maximum of 10 and a half years in jail.
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