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Wednesday, September 22, 2004 (Philippines)
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| ABS-CBN television host Dong Puno believes in the right to reply but opposes legislation to compel its observance. Puno (right) led the discussion at the forum held at the MBF Cebu Press Center. (Sun.Star Cebu/Amper Campaña) |
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MANILA -- President Arroyo's administration said Tuesday that priority should be given to its eight tax reform measures over the proposed P907.6 billion 2005 national budget.
A spokesman of President Arroyo, Ignacio Bunye, said Congress could continue to deliberate on the budget but should not shelve discussion on the new tax measures intended to raise revenues for government.
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Toyo paid P150M for recla work, slapped with ban
| CEBU CITY -- After the Cebu City Government settled its debt with the Japanese contractor of the South Reclamation Project (SRP), Mayor Tomas Osmeña told Toyo Construction officials Tuesday they can forget about doing business with the City. |
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Mayors mull donating month's pay to gov't
| BACOLOR -- Heads of local governments in Pampanga are planning to donate a month's salary to the National Government as their way of helping the country deal with a fiscal crisis. |
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Anti-truancy ordinance okayed amid opposition
| DAVAO CITY -- The Davao City Anti-truancy Ordinance, authored by Councilor Mabel Sunga-Acosta, was approved by the City Council on Tuesday despite opposition from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working for children's rights. |
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