Road project draws big-time contractors

By Joel E. Zurbano
SIX big construction firms submitted bids for a road rehabilitation project in Metro Manila even as the Public Works Department began its inquiry into the alleged rigging of bids for a World Bank-assisted project.

Senate weighs options on rent control law

By Fel V. Maragay
The Senate is mulling over the possibility of enacting a permanent rent control law, instead of merely extending the law by three years or more upon its expiration.

Blue Ribbon witness finds life is no picnic

THE request of a whistle-blower to use two Senate vehicles and join his family’s excursion in Laguna was shot down by a senator for being frivolous.

Lawmakers buck foreigners’ entry into telecom trade

TWO lawmakers yesterday warned the National Telecommunications Commission against allowing foreign ownership of mobile phone content providers, because this is against the Constitution.

GSIS tells pensioners to renew active status

The Government Service Insurance System reminded its old-age and survivorship pensioners to renew their active status on their birth month to ensure the receipt of their monthly pension.