Chinese officials here
for Bohol-Jiangxi Day
By KIT BAGAIPO

In the War Map of the World - the Philippines is now (in)famous for at least two things: two of the longest armed conflicts in

The twin conflicts that have dragged on for decades even raises perhaps an unfair accusation against the Armed Forces of the Philippines: that it does not really want a cessation of hostilities. Because it would seem that the war(s) are the only way to justify a high budget for the Defense and Military. It ranks among the high budgets for Economic, Social, Public Service and Debt Allocation categories.
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Just Before Deadline
Congress, Arroyo urged:
Extend CARP w/ reforms
MANILA. Leaders of the Catholic church, business and civil society are scheduled to meet with President Arroyo today to present their "united stand" for the extension of the 20-year old Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP), which expires June 2008.
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RICE FARMS GET P15M. Bohol rice farmers will receive government support as provincial officials take aggressive measures to surpass the yearly 83% rice production. Seed subsidy worth P15 million will be distributed.