Philippines: Ocampo Arrest Triggers Surge in Party List Elections Coverage

MANILA — The filing of charges against Bayan Muna’s Congressman Saturnino “Satur”
Ocampo, his arrest, the attempt to fly him to Leyte, and his detention at
the Manila Police District headquarters triggered a surge in media
coverage of the party-list elections during the period March 3?16, 2007.

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Accord Signed to Pursue Cable Pirates in Philippines

Makati City ? The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IP Philippines) and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) signed the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of last year?s memorandum of agreement. The IRR will expedite the resolution of cases filed with the NTC against cable operators involving violations of intellectual property rights, and NTC rules and regulations.

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SC Frees Bayan Muna’s Ocampo

MANILA — Bayan Muna Representative Satur C. Ocampo today walks out of his detention cell, the Manila Police District headquarters, after the Supreme Court granted his petition for release upon payment of a P100,000 cash bond.

?I went to the Supreme Court with clean hands and with a clear conscience. I am now vindicated,? said Ocampo, upon being informed of the court?s ruling.

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