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Saturday, April 28, 2007 (Philippines)

SC urged to void order making English the medium of instruction

AN ORGANIZATION of linguists, national writers, artists, cultural workers and students on Friday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to nullify for being unconstitutional an executive order that sought to make English the second language to be taught in the first level school system.
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	Local News
Makati mayor hits police official for arrest of 2 city workers MAKATI Mayor Jejomar Binay on Friday asked Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Benjamin Abalos to punish Southern Police District (SPD) director Roberto Rosales and his men for "illegally arresting and detaining two City Government employees" while removing illegally-installed campaign posters last Thursday. [full story]
Manila mayoralty bet faces probe over cellcards MANILA mayoralty candidate Ali Atienza may be investigated for supposedly giving away cellular prepaid cards to journalists covering the Commission on Elections (Comelec). [full story]
Police, press group to discuss ways to stop media slays THE National Police's Task Force Usig has welcomed a proposal by the National Union of Journalists (NUJP) for a dialogue that will thresh out measures to address killings and violence involving journalists. [full story]

	Lifestyle
Deadline for Palanca awards entries set April 30

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