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Roberto Romulo resigns as GMA adviser, joins Kissinger firm

Published by Ellen on January 19, 2007

Former Foreign Secretary Roberto Romulo resigned yesterday as presidential adviser on international competitiveness following his joining the international strategic advisory firm, Kissinger McLarty Associates,as a member of its Board of Counselors.

Roberto Romulo, known as “Bobby” or RRR, is the cousin of the current foreign secretary, Alberto Romulo.

In his resignation letter dated Jan. 18, 2007, Romulo said, “In the course of examining our client base and current professional enagements, it came to me that there may be potential for conflict of interest arising from my involvement with KMA.”

Malacañang steps up propaganda campaign

Published by Ellen on January 19, 2007

It’s clear from all surveys that Gloria Arroyo is losing the battle for thearts and minds of Filipinos. Despite Malacañang’s relentless propaganda campaign, she is the most unpopular political leader in the post-Marcos era.

Malacañang steps up the campaign of lies as Arroyo fights for survival withe the coming May 2004 elections. Following is Regina Bengco’s story for Malaya.

Malacañang yesterday directed government information officers to trumpet the achievements of the Arroyo administration so its candidates could secure an 8-4 win in the Senate race and a sweep of local positions.

Businessmen concerned over RP political outlook

Published by Ellen on January 19, 2007

“2007 will be like 2006. In my view, we will muddle through. Be happy if you don’t need government, like consumer-based industries. If you need government for your business in 2007, take an extended leave.” -Henry Schumacher, executive vice-president of the European Chamber of Commerce

Foreign and local businessmen in the Philippines on Friday expressed grave concern over alleged electoral fraud and policy reversals under President Arroyo.

These factors risked undermining recent successes in fixing the economic and fiscal front, they said in a forum with the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines.

More scenes from Tanay Trial

Published by Ellen on January 18, 2007

Trial day for the detained men of honor are opportunities for family togetherness, even though how brief. 1. The Langkit twins. Capt. Dante Langkit and…

Scenes from trial in Tanay

Published by Ellen on January 18, 2007

Court martial of plotters bogs down

Published by Ellen on January 18, 2007

Victor Reyes report for Malaya:

Court martial proceedings against dozens of officers linked to last year’s alleged plot to overthrow the Arroyo government failed to move anew yesterday due to a number of issues, including access by the defense to a pretrial investigation (PTI) report which cleared the accused.

Defense lawyer Abraham Espejo immediately revived the issue on the controversial report shortly after the court convened for the second time since Dec. 14 at the headquarters of the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division in Camp Capinpin in Tanay, Rizal.

Espejo, who represents Scout Ranger Lt. Cols. Edmundo Malabanjot and Nestor Flordeliza, protested the refusal of the prosecution panel to furnish them with a copy of the PTI report.

There was a war in Iloilo

Published by Ellen on January 18, 2007

From Malaya:

CHR to probe violent Iloilo capitol takeover;‘Cops acted like they were in war zone’
by Reinir Padua

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) yesterday ordered an investigation into the police takeover of the Iloilo provincial capitol Wednesday for possible human rights violations.

CHR chair Purificacion Quisumbing said she issued the order after seeing on TV a “very shocking view” of the incident.

Dream senatorial tiket ni GMA

Published by Ellen on January 17, 2007

Kailangan ng administrasyon manalo ang anim nilang kandidato para senador para magkakaroon na sila ng siyam na haharang kung sakaling makarating ang impeachment sa Senado.

Nandoon na kasi si Lito Lapid, Bong Revilla at Miriam Santiago na maaasahan ni Arroyo na magpu-protekta sa kanya.

May anim na raw na mukhang sigurado sa tiket ng administrasyon. Sila ay sina Mike Defensor, Prospero Pichay, Chavit Singson, Edu Manzano, Miguel Zubiri at Gina de Venecia.

Kung sabagay itong si Gina, mas mabuti namang di hamak kaysa kanyang asawang si Joe de Venecia. Si Gina ay grasyosa, mabait at talagang matulungin. Ang problema niya ang image ng pagka-trapo na pinairal ng asawa niya at nakakabit ang tiket niya sa mabahong pangalan ni Gloria Arroyo.

Davide can’t wait to go to New York

Published by Ellen on January 16, 2007

Retired Chief Justice Hilario Davide is moving heaven and earth to assume the post of permanent representative to the United Nations.

Like what he did on Jan. 20, 2001, when he trampled upon the Constitution to install power grabber Gloria Arroyo into the presidency, he is trashing again the law again just to be able to live it up in New York.

Last Sunday, in the margins of the East Asia summit in Cebu, Davide took his oath as Philippine permanent representative to the UN even if his nomination has not yet been confirmed by the Commission on Appointments.

Gringo seeks leave to file candidacy;DOJ blocks it

Published by Ellen on January 16, 2007

Former senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan today asked the Makati regional trial court to allow him to leave his detention cell in Laguna to personally file his certificate of candidacy as an independent senatorial candidate.

In a four-page motion for leave, Honasan, through lawyer Daniel Gutierrez, said he would pose no objection to any security measure the court would require.

The Department of Justice said it will oppose Honasan’s motion asking for court permission to personally file his candidacy for midterm elections. (Click here.)It suggested, instead, that representatives from the Comelec personally see Honasan in Camp Santo Domingo to allow him to file his certificate for candidacy.

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