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The creation of new legislative districts in Quezon City and key places such as Aklan, Bacolod City, Palawan and North Cotabato may spell additional expense for the national government.

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In a statement, the Ombudsman panel handling the case, said it would have to review the memorandum for reconsideration submitted by Perez‘s lawyers as well as the "other arguments raised by both parties" before criminal charges could be filed against Perez.
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"I’m sticking to the 50 percent slash while I’m giving up 50 percent in favor of President Arroyo’s anti-poverty program," he said in a text message to The STAR.
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If the eight committees are what they’re touted to be, then there’s only one thing to do: abolish them.
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In a statement, the Ombudsman panel handling the case, said it would have to review the memorandum for reconsideration submitted by Perez‘s lawyers as well as the "other arguments raised by both parties" before criminal charges could be filed against Perez.
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If the eight committees are what they’re touted to be, then there’s only one thing to do: abolish them.
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