CICC lighting rites included a cultural dance and display of the flags of the participating countries in the Asean summit. (Sun.Star Cebu/Allan Cuizon)
CEBU CITY -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Wednesday night named Reynato Puno as the new Supreme Court (SC) chief justice, replacing Artemio Panganiban, who retires Thursday.
Former SC chief justice Hilario Davide Jr. said in GMA 7 Saksi report that Puno "has a lot in store, having a dedication and a sense of independence and integrity."
CEBU CITY -- The interest of Filipino nurses is among the top priority for discussion in the 12th Asean summit, as the Philippines pushes for the signing of the mutual recognition arrangement (MRA) that will make Asean member-countries recognize a nurse's license issued by his home country.
ANGELES CITY -- Recalling the tragic disaster that befell Pampanga province 15 years ago, Kapampangan leaders on Tuesday conducted a massive relief campaign to help thousands of Bicolanos who bore the brunt of super typhoon Reming.