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Delayed use of access cards led to NFA losses, says DSWD

The country's social welfare chief on Saturday said the delayed implementation of family access cards that would limit the sale of government-subsidized rice to poor families allowed rich families to take advantage of the government's subsidy program.

Nograles: Cha-cha won't succeed without Senate, electorate's support

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Arroyo heads to Peru after emergency landing for FG

President Gloria Arroyo flew to a summit in Peru as scheduled Saturday after her husband fell ill en route, forcing an emergency landing in Japan, officials said.

New cha-cha move tied to 'Arroyo Supreme Court'

Recent developments to amend the 1987 Constitution in the lower House show how the administration congressmen carefully planned their strategy. Their disastrous attempt in the 13th Congress taught them whose support really matters—the Supreme Court.

Churches unite for RH bill

A coalition of churches and faith-based organizations in the Philippines has given their support for House Bill 5043, also known as the Reproductive Health (RH) Bill, which seeks to address the high population and worsening poverty in the Philippines through the promotion of reproductive health, responsible parenthood and population development.

Roxas challenges Palace to stop cha-cha

Senators are convinced the so-called “final push” for cha-cha has the President’s imprimatur despite denials by Malacañang. They find it telling that among those reportedly pushing for charter change is the President’s own son Pampanga Congressman Mikey Arroyo.

Senator Mar Roxas says if indeed the president has nothing to do with moves to amend the charter and extend her term, she should put a stop to the cha-cha express.