For complete list of INQUIRER.net RSS Feed visit http://services.inquirer.net/rss/rss.php http://services.inquirer.net/rss/topstories.xml 2008-05-14T05:45:20+08:00 text/html http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view/20080513-136309/Vilma-Santos-seeks-other-livelihood-for-fish-cage-operators BATANGAS CITY, Philippines -- Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto said the province would offer alternative livelihood for cage operators who will be displaced by a proposal to remove fish cages in Taal Lake. text/html http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view/20080513-136294/Bishop-shrugs-off-libel-rap-says-bail-is-cheap Summary: MANILA, Philippines -- Lingayen Archbishop Oscar Cruz said he has not received any warrant of arrest from the Manila regional trial court but said that he would consult with his lawyer on what steps to take. text/html http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20080513-136293/AFP-chief-wont-meddle-in-trial-of-2006-plotters MANILA, Philippines –Armed Forces chief of staff Lieutenant General Alexander Yano said he would not meddle in the court martial trial of 28 Marine and Army Scout Ranger officers charged with mutiny for an alleged plot to mount a coup in February 2006. text/html http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view/20080513-136286/UPDATE-Arrest-order-out-against-Bishop-Cruz MANILA, Philippines -- A warrant of arrest has been issued against a bishop for a libel case that has been filed against him by employees of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. text/html http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20080513-136284/Officers-accused-of-2006-coup-plot-wont-seek-pardon MANILA, Philippines -- Military officers accused of an alleged coup plot in February 2006 said they would never seek pardon from President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, unlike nine junior officers who were convicted for coup d'etat charges over a short-lived uprising in July 2003. text/html http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20080513-136273/New-AFP-chief-orders-stepped-up-campaign-vs-threat-groups MANILA, Philippines -- The new chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) directed military commanders on Tuesday to "accelerate and step up" military operations against threat groups. text/html http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20080513-136238/DBM-chief-Andaya-gets-appointments-committee-nod MANILA, Philippines -- The national government will allot an additional P12 billion pesos for this year to deal with the rice crisis, Budget chief Rolando Andaya Jr. said during the Commission on Appointments hearing on Tuesday. text/html http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/breakingnews/view/20080513-136232/Govt-to-send-medical-team-to-China MANILA, Philippines -- The government will send a medical team to China to help in the rescue and relief efforts after a powerful earthquake struck its southwestern part Monday, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s spokesman said Tuesday. text/html http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/topstories/topstories/view/20080513-136223/Removal-of-VAT-on-Meralco-systems-loss-pushed-at-House MANILA, Philippines -- A proposal to remove the value added tax (VAT) on power, specifically tax being imposed on the systems loss of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), highlighted the House of Representatives’ investigation Tuesday into the rising cost of electricity in the country. text/html http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20080513-136199/UPDATE-2-Executive-legislative-judicial-council-formed MANILA, Philippines -- Calling it a "historic moment in our constitutional democracy," President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo led leaders of the three branches of government in the signing of the Judicial Executive Legislative Advisory and Consultative Council (JELAC) Tuesday.