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Saturday, May 17, 2008 (Philippines)

RP's anti-corruption drive passes US MCC indicators

AMID allegations that the Arroyo administration is corrupt, a US government corporation said otherwise.
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	Local News
Gov't confident of employers' approval to wage hike MALACAÑANG on Friday expressed confidence that the P15 daily wage increase plus P5 cost of living allowance (Cola) for minimum wage earners in Metro Manila would be acceptable to most employers. [full story]
Arroyo is firm in lowering power rates: aide PRESS Secretary Ignacio Bunye said Malacañang is after the observance of responsible business practices and the reduction of power costs in the country, not the Manila Electric Company (Meralco). [full story]
Sandigan junks Perez's plea to suspend trial TWO Sandiganbayan divisions threw out on Friday the request of former justice secretary Hernando Perez to suspend the proceedings on his criminal cases, except for his arraignment on a graft case that was put off to July 18. [full story]

	Lifestyle
Marian bags 3 awards in 38th Box Office
Bianca plays wicked Betty
Cinema One bares finalists in 2008 originals shows
Belo denies negligence in lawmaker's liposuction

	Feature
Arroyo votes for 3 RP entries to Seven Wonders of Nature

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