Zero tariff on steel up for NEDA OK

05/02/10 The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) board chaired by President Arroyo is set to decide on the recommendation of the cabinet-level inter-agency committee on tariff and related matters (TRM) to grant zero duty on imported midstream steel products as a temporary relief for the local galvanizing industry.

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Dureza linked to Ampatuan payoffs

09/15/10 AN adviser of then President Arroyo and two police officers each received P10 million early this year from Andal Ampatuan Sr. in connection with the rebellion and the Maguindanao massacre cases against members of his family, a prosecution witness told the Quezon City court yesterday.

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P447M spent by GMA questioned

09/19/10 REP. Rodolfo C. Fari?as (Ilocos Norte) filed a resolution asking the committee on good government to look into the disbursements made by then President Arroyo last year which totaled P447 million, saying they lacked proper documentation.

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