Stimulus budget still up in air

By Roy Pelovello
THE P100-billion government-private cooperation fund that is supposed to be part of the P330-billion economic stimulus package is still up in the air.

Lawmakers clash over population data; bill suffers delay

By Christine Herrera
Rep. Edcel Lagman of Albay refused to entertain questions from House Senior Deputy Minority Leader Roilo Golez Tuesday night, casting doubt on his colleague’s intellectual integrity.

De la Paz euros too hot for bank to handle

By Romie A. Evangelista
An international banking institution with branches in Manila refused to open an account for the transfer of at least 104,000 euros the Russian immigration seized from former police comptroller Eliseo de la Paz in Moscow last October.

Lapid gets his wish: Senate rules in Filipino

By Fel V. Maragay
TO help the public better appreciate the workings of the Senate, the in-house rules will be translated into Filipino on the request of Senator Lito Lapid.

Coast Guard hiring 1,000

THE Philippine Coast Guard will hire 1,000 new personnel to be deployed in the maritime hubs of the Visayas and Mindanao, particularly Cebu and Cagayan de Oro.

European expert is forum guest

Working with Working Mothers Inc. (WoW-Mothers) has invited professor Bengt Bjorksten as key resource speaker for the dinner forum the organization is hosting on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Manila Room B of the Makati Shangri-La Hotel.

Charity fund to counter job crisis

A Universal Charity Fund with contribution from government-owned and -controlled corporations, big private firms, civic organizations, fund-generating institutions and wealthy individuals.