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The Presidential Palace has said that President Gloria Arroyo will formally introduce her proposed amendments to the 1987 constitution when she delivers her state of the nation address when the 13th Congress opens on July 26.

The Senate and the House of Representatives approved in a joint session shortly before midnight Friday the rules for the official count, ending days of debate amid opposition charges of fraud.

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo won the May 10 presidential election by about 1 million votes, her supporters claimed yesterday, while her government threatened to arrest any group that tries to use force to block her victory.

A senator who has been implicated in several former military coups said yesterday the country cannot afford violence, destabilisation or an uprising against an elected government at this juncture.

The government led by its security officials yesterday warned opposition groups from pursuing a plan to march on the Presidential Palace to condemn allegations of fraud and vote rigging in last week's bitterly contested elections.

Police arrest German in Boracay killings

Ten Communist rebels killed by own landmine blast in the south

The labour sector particularly the militant groups are likely to support the candidacy of Coalition of Nationally United Filipinos (KNP) presidential bet and action star Fernando Poe Jr, influenced in a big way by Vice President Teofisto Guingona.

Classic Conde film to be handed to Vietnam

Accord inked on counter-terrorism project

Poll worker shot dead in his sleep

Tall, strong and handsome, Carlos possesses the qualities for a successful caregiving job in Canada.