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Believe it or not, the Estrada government could be better off than the past
three administrations in terms of cronyism and corruption -- two of the
greatest concerns the business community has consistently raised against the
present government.

Rep.
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                    [Title] => What if the market didn't open?
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It was business as usual at the stock market last Wednesday. But would it have
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Not necessarily, as most stock analysts think so, since technically the market
has been moving in a downward channel during the past two weeks. "Barring any
trend reversal, a lot expect the index (Phisix) to fall in the 1,600 level
within the next few days," said Gonzalo Bongolan, head of research of PCCI
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"The damage has been done.
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                    [Title] => Gov't to rely on foreign borrowings to fund deficit
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The government will continue to rely on foreign borrowings to fund   the
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T.
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                    [Title] => Senators walk out of budget hearing
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The bicameral conference committee resumed yesterday its meeting on the 2000
budget on a sour note, with no new appropriation law expected earlier than Feb.
14.

The Senate contingent left the briefing conducted by new Finance Secretary Jose
Pardo without waiting for a formal adjournment of the meeting, raising howls of
protest from congressmen who described the act as "disrespectful" and "a
virtual walkout."

Senate President Pro Tempore John Osmeña, chairman of the Senate panel,
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                    [Title] => Ilocos Sur officials denounce Task Force Aduana raids
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VIGAN, Ilocos Sur -- Local officials here led by Gov.
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                    [Title] => Minority to block new taxes
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The Senate minority will oppose the imposition of any new tax by the
government, Senate Minority Leader Teofisto Guingona declared yesterday.

He issued the statement following proposals to impose new taxes on idle lands,
land conversion, reclassification of motor vehicles, cellular phones, road use,
reformed value-added tax, motels, and even on bottled water.

"They are not even collecting the current tax. Now they want to impose new
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                    [Title] => Markets welcome Estrada move to defer Concord
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The local financial markets showed strength yesterday in response to President
Estrada's decision to defer constitutional reform and in what was perceived as
a favorable reaction to his new economic team.

The stock market index closed 2.29 percent higher at 2,142 points despite the
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greatest concerns the business community has consistently raised against the
present government.

Rep.
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Not necessarily, as most stock analysts think so, since technically the market
has been moving in a downward channel during the past two weeks. "Barring any
trend reversal, a lot expect the index (Phisix) to fall in the 1,600 level
within the next few days," said Gonzalo Bongolan, head of research of PCCI
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"The damage has been done.
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14.

The Senate contingent left the briefing conducted by new Finance Secretary Jose
Pardo without waiting for a formal adjournment of the meeting, raising howls of
protest from congressmen who described the act as "disrespectful" and "a
virtual walkout."

Senate President Pro Tempore John Osmeña, chairman of the Senate panel,
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The Senate minority will oppose the imposition of any new tax by the
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He issued the statement following proposals to impose new taxes on idle lands,
land conversion, reclassification of motor vehicles, cellular phones, road use,
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Estrada gov't not too corrupt, says solon

By Christina Mendez | March 12, 2000 - 12:00am

Believe it or not, the Estrada government could be better off than the past three administrations in terms of cronyism and corruption -- two of the greatest concerns the business community has consistently raised...

Business

What if the market didn't open?

By Christina Mendez | March 10, 2000 - 12:00am

It was business as usual at the stock market last Wednesday. But would it have been any different had trading been suspended? Not necessarily, as most stock analysts think so, since technically the market has...

Business

Gov't to rely on foreign borrowings to fund deficit

By Marianne V. Go | January 28, 2000 - 12:00am

The government will continue to rely on foreign borrowings to fund the expected P62.5-billion budget deficit for this year, Finance Secretary Jose T.

Business

Senators walk out of budget hearing

By Efren Danao | January 18, 2000 - 12:00am

The bicameral conference committee resumed yesterday its meeting on the 2000 budget on a sour note, with no new appropriation law expected earlier than Feb. 14. The Senate contingent left the briefing conducted...

Headlines

Ilocos Sur officials denounce Task Force Aduana raids

By Teddy Molina | January 18, 2000 - 12:00am

VIGAN, Ilocos Sur -- Local officials here led by Gov.

Headlines

Minority to block new taxes

By Efren Danao | January 17, 2000 - 12:00am

The Senate minority will oppose the imposition of any new tax by the government, Senate Minority Leader Teofisto Guingona declared yesterday. He issued the statement following proposals to impose new taxes on...

Headlines

Markets welcome Estrada move to defer Concord

January 11, 2000 - 12:00am

The local financial markets showed strength yesterday in response to President Estrada's decision to defer constitutional reform and in what was perceived as a favorable reaction to his new economic team. The...

Business