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Kampi council OKs merger with Lakas-CMD
Notwithstanding internal disagreements, the Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (Kampi) on Tuesday formally approved its merger with the dominant party Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD).
(UPDATE) Puno eyeing vice-presidency in 2010
Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno said on Tuesday that he is eyeing the vice-presidency in 2010.
13 senators refuse Enrile's resignation
Thirteen senators have signed a "confidence resolution" asking Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile to stay as presiding chairman of the committee of the whole hearing the ethics complaint filed against Senator Manuel Villar Jr..
Two oil firms follow Flying V’s gasoline price hike
Two oil firms announced on Monday increases in their oil products following Flying V’s hike in gasoline prices.
Right of Reply bill reaches House plenary
The right of reply bill on Monday reached the House plenary for second reading. This means it is two steps away from possible approval in the House of Representatives.
ARMM poll automation supplier has edge over AMA
The automation supplier in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) poll last year is poised to bag the contract for the May 2010 polls, in spite of the last-minute competition foisted by the joint venture of AMA Group of Companies and Election System and Software.
Bishops, nuns hosed down in lower House
Security of the House of Representatives on Monday hosed down Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo, who was leading nuns and hundreds of farmers in a rally calling for the extension of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP).
PNP forms task force to protect politicians in 2010
The Philippine National Police has established a special task force to protect candidates ahead of next year's elections, the country's police chief said Monday.