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Beautification in a time of crisis?

House facelift to cost taxpayers P1 billion; fund source a puzzle

by Tita C. Valderama

THE 14TH Congress will open its second regular session on Monday with a spit-polished image, amid massive renovation efforts for the Marcos-era Batasang Pambansa building, home to the House of Representatives.

Largely cosmetic, the frenzied makeover has secured an initial funding of P200 million from President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, but once completed will cost taxpayers almost a billion pesos.

Read more… | Posted Saturday, July 26th, 2008

The showbiz press gets into politics

by Chay F. Hofileña and Aries Rufo

THE MEDIA have always been a major player in Philippine elections, more so now with the pervasiveness of television. But there is a twist in this year’s elections: the increasing influence of the entertainment media and of showbiz celebrities in the campaign. And that, of course, comes with a price tag.

Read more… | Posted Monday, May 3rd, 2004

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