Tourism overhaul okayed by Congress

By Fel V. Maragay
A bicameral conference committee has approved the final version of the administration-sponsored bill, which seeks to reorganize the Tourism Department and to attract more investments in developing tourism attractions and facilities.

Malolos bill unconstitutional, residents say

Residents of Malolos City in Bulacan appealed to Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile yesterday to exercise his leadership and stop the chamber from approving a measure seeking to convert the city into a congressional district.

Displaced workers assured of free health services

By Macon Ramos Araneta
Workers who have been displaced by the global financial crisis may avail themselves of free health services courtesy of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.

Comelec sets voters’ listing on holidays, weekends

LOOKING to attract more new voters particularly from the youth sector, the Commission on Elections will conduct voters’ registration even during Saturdays and holidays.

Germany bankrolls Atienza project on climate change

Environment Secretary Lito Atienza announced the approval of a P182.5-million grant from the German Technical Cooperation to fund a three-year project that would develop strategies to mitigate the impact of climate change on the country.