Freeze on RP’s interest payments urged
October 4, 2003 - 12:00am
A congressman has called for a 90-day freeze in the government’s interest payments on its debts in order to free some P67.9 billion to be spent for urgent health, education and even security and public works...
Business
Gov’t lost P42.5 B to video pirates, says Palawan solon
September 24, 2003 - 12:00am
Video pirates are raking so much profit, depriving the government of P42.5 billion in revenues in the past 20 months, an opposition lawmaker claimed yesterday. Citing records from the Video Regulatory Board (VRB),...
Headlines
Philtobo to stage Mitra Cup racing festival at Sta. Ana turf
September 25, 2002 - 12:00am
Another blockbuster five-day racing carnival is in the offing when the Philippine Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders’ Organization (Philtobo) stages the third Philtobo Futurity Racing Festival—Mitra Cup Championships...
Sports
Mitra clarifies report on rice importation
July 25, 2002 - 12:00am
Opposition Rep. Abraham Mitra (LDP, Palawan) clarified yesterday a report attributed to him on rice importation and smuggling. Mitra said he wanted to find out the reasons why the government has allowed the bringing...
Headlines
Quezon mayor to testify on South Luzon shabu trade?
October 24, 2001 - 12:00am
Panukulan, Quezon Mayor Ronnie Mitra, who was arrested, along with two aides and a Chinese national, while transporting P1 billion worth of shabu last Oct. 14, might testify on the extent of the illegal drug operations...
Nation
Two aides of Quezon mayor as witnesses?
By
Charlie Lagasca
| October 20, 2001 - 12:00am
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — The aides of Panukulan, Quezon Mayor Ronnie Mitra, arrested for a shipment of 503 kilos of high-grade shabu, may qualify as state witnesses under the government’s witness protection...
Nation
Cousin of Quezon mayor to testify on shabu bust
By
Non Alquitran
| October 18, 2001 - 12:00am
The cousin of Panukulan, Quezon Mayor Ronnie Mitra surfaced yesterday to bolster the government’s case against the mayor, his two security aides and a Chinese national in connection with 503.68 kilos of high-grade...
Nation
Quezon mayor bribed officers — police chief
By
Non Alquitran and Nestor Etolle
| October 17, 2001 - 12:00am
"Name your price." Those were the first words uttered by Mayor Ronnie Tena Mitra of Panukulan, Quezon to policemen who arrested him and his three companions on Saturday for drug trafficking, claimed Quezon...
Headlines
... Also for Chinese in P1-B shabu bust
October 16, 2001 - 12:00am
President Arroyo batted yesterday for the immediate execution of an alleged Chinese drug trafficker if proven guilty, and asked her justice secretary to work out an extradition treaty to pave the way for it. "We...
Headlines
No-nonsense anti-gambling drive urged
August 30, 2001 - 12:00am
Now that President Arroyo has put her foot down on jai alai, she should order a no-nonsense crackdown on jueteng and other illegal gambling activities, an opposition congressman said yesterday. "If jai alai...
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