Monday, September 15, 2008 (Philippines)

NO THREAT. Citing the lack of evidence to prove a threat to life, liberty and security, the Court of Appeals denied the two petitions for writ of amparo filed by the wife and brother of National Broadband Network-ZTE Corp. deal whistleblower Rodolfo Lozada Jr. (Sun.Star File) SO it can improve services and help more patients, the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC) will ask City Hall to allow it to implement a minimal increase in hospital fees and charges, and to bill services that are being offered for free. Dr. Myrna Go, acting CCMC chief, said the additional income they can get from the rate adjustments will help them cope with the increasing cost of hospital supplies and medicines, and allow them to defray cost of services given to indigents. [full story]