House leaders told to fulfill vow on agrarian law

By Roy Pelovello
PARTY-LIST lawmakers cautioned the leaders of the House of Representatives against making promises they may not be able to keep, referring to their vow to pass a new Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law in the next six months.

Ouster of CHED lawyer affirmed

THE Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of a lawyer of the Commission on Higher Education for gross misconduct, dishonesty and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.

Doubling of insured deposits entails cost

By Fel V. Maragay
The proposed doubling of insurance for bank deposits from P250,000 to P500,000 comes both as a boon and bane to depositors.

Comelec assured of funds to hold automated polls

The Commission on Elections has begun preparations for the 2010 presidential elections having been assured of funds to acquire voting machines.