General’s 2 sons charged with smuggling in US

Two sons of retired general Carlos Garcia were arrested in San Francisco, following an indictment by a federal grand jury, United States Attorney Joseph Russoniello said yesterday.

Local units assured of P40-b share of revenue

By Roy Pelovello
PRESIDENT Arroyo yesterday urged local government executives to use their share from the additional P40-billion Internal Revenue Allotment for projects that would help shield their constituents from the global economic crisis.

Intra-regional trade may save Asean

By Joyce Pangco Pañares
Bangkok—Member-countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations must increase trade among them by 40 percent or at least $570 billion over the next six years to ensure a long-term cushion against the global economic crisis.

Former lawmaker hits back at Ombudsman

By Macon Ramos Araneta
SEVERAL groups have threatened to file impeachment charges against Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez for allegedly sitting on cases involving government officials.