PGMA exchanges pleasantries with His Excellency Robert Smith, president of the Legislative Council of the Parliament of Victoria, Australia

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo exchanges pleasantries with His Excellency Robert Smith, president of the Legislative Council of the Parliament of Victoria, Australia, during a courtesy call on her Friday (Nov. 6, 2009) at the Malago in Malacanang Park. (PNA/NIB photo by B. Canilang)
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PGMA offers flowers in commemoration of the 50th death anniversary of former President Jose P. Laurel

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo offers flowers in commemoration of the 50th death anniversary of former President Jose P. Laurel at the Tanauan Old Public Cemetery in Tanauan, Batangas Friday (Nov. 6, 2009). (PNA/NIB photo by R. Baniquet)
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‘Distinctly Metropolitan Manila’ exhibits launched at Clamshell, Intramuros

Performances by the Sandiwang Kayumanggi Folk Dance Group, Caloocan City, Manila and Malabon City Jocson Tribe Ati-Atihan are among the highlights of the launching of the “Distinctly Metropolitan Manila” exhibits Thursday (Nov. 5, 2009) at the Clamshell, Intramuros, Manila. (PNA photos by Jess Escaros Jr.)
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DOT Usec Oscar P. Palabyab leads launching of ‘Distinctly Metropolitan Manila’ exhibits in Intramuros

Department of Tourism Undersecretary Oscar P. Palabyab (left) leads the ribbon-cutting ceremonies during the launching of “Distinctly Metropolitan Manila” exhibits Thursday (Nov. 5, 2009) at the Clamshell, Intramuros, Manila. Also in photo are Director Solfia Arboladura of the Manila Tourism Bureau and Director Reynaldo L. Chua, DOT National Capital Region. (PNA photos by Jess Escaros Jr.)
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Albay provincial gov’t readies disaster-preparedness mechanism

LEGAZPI CITY — The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office of Albay has started the packaging of National Food Authority (NFA) rice as part of the provincial government’s disaster-preparedness mechanism. At least 1,000 sacks of NFA rice have been repacked at the Albay Provincial Disaster Operation Center by trainees of the Philippine National Police. (PNA photo by Mike dela Rama)
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"Do not blackmail the government" – Palace

MANILA, Nov. 6 —Malacanang on Friday told the oil companies not to resort to blackmailing the government by making announcements that once the Executive Order 839 is lifted, there will be series of oil price increases.

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NBI launches manhunt against slain AFG leader's sister

MANILA, Nov. 6 –Agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) have launched a manhunt against a sister of the leader of Alvin Flores Group (AFG) of robbers who was slain in Cebu last week.

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Devanadera confirms PGMA calls for a meeting on Monday to review E.O. 839

MANILA, Nov. 6 – Department of Justice (DOJ) Acting Secretary and concurrent Solicitor General Agnes Devanadera confirmed on Friday that President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has called for a meeting on Monday regarding the review of Executive Order 839.

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Palace belies plans to lift EO 839 partially

MANILA, Nov. 6 —Malacanang denied on Friday that the government is considering the partial lifting of the Executive Order 839.

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Jalosjos not seeking for absolute pardon – Devanadera

MANILA, Nov. 6 – The Department of Justice (DOJ) said that convicted rapist former Zamboanga del Norte Rep. Romeo Jalosjos has not filed any application seeking for the grant of absolute pardon.

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