Imelda seeks ouster of Mendoza

By Macon Ramos Araneta
FORMER First Lady Imelda Marcos has joined the Presidential Commission on Good Government in asking for the disqualification of former Solicitor General Estelito Mendoza as counsel for taipan Lucio Tan.

Arroyo urged to go after 26 big-time drug dealers

By Roy Pelovello and Rey E. Requejo
As the new drug czarina, President Arroyo should give priority to the dismantling of 26 drug syndicates that have been identified by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, a Cebuano lawmaker said yesterday.

Court judges close ranks for Chief Justice

Court judges yesterday denounced the alleged plot to oust Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno even as they considered the recent events as “a political maneuver” to destroy the integrity of the Chief Justice and the Supreme Court.

Battle-ready Navy group makes debut

The Navy will launch today the Fleet-Marine Ready Force, a special group intended for rapid deployment in conflict areas.

Liberals split over 2010 slate

Warring factions of the Liberal Party are at it again.
The conflict erupted after a group led by former Senator Franklin Drilon drew up a list of the party’s senatorial candidates for the 2010 elections.