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By Fel V. Maragay
Vice President Noli “Kabayan” de Castro remains on top of the list of the Lakas coalition’s potential presidential contenders but stalwarts of the ruling party are also considering Senator Manuel Villar, who topped a survey of presidential timbers conducted by the University of the Philippines.
Freeze order on Resado extended
By Rey E. Requejo
THE Court of Appeals has extended for another 30 days the freeze order against the bank accounts of State Prosecutor John Resado who is accused of receiving bribe in exchange for the dismissal of the drug case against the “Alabang Boys.”
VIPs’ body guards cost police P228m a year
By Romie A. Evangelista
The National Police shells out P228 million for annual salaries of policemen who render services other than their regular tasks.
Garbage segregation begins at home — Atienza
By Othel V. Campos
THE Environment Department is pressing for the implementation of a law to ensure that garbage segregation at the household level in every local government unit is fully implemented.
More Filipinos arrested in China over drug raps
At least 16 Filipinos have been arrested since January for trying to smuggle drugs into China, Hong Kong and Macau, prompting the Philippine government to renew a warning that traffickers can face the death penalty, an official said Sunday.
President Arroyo unveils upgraded La Union airport
PORO POINT FREE PORT-President Arroyo leads today’s inauguration of the newly upgraded San Fernando Airport in La Union that is seen to boost tourism and investment opportunities in the North.
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