Crisis fears fuel debate over Charter revision

By Christine F. Herrera
Proponents of Charter change have found new allies to press on with their proposal to revise the 1987 Constitution.

Lacson links Arroyo with bidding mess

By Fel V. Maragay
Senator Panfilo Lacson yesterday implicated First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo in the controversy over a World Bank-funded project.

Prosecutor not waiving right to deposit secrecy

By Roy Pelovello
STATE prosecutor John Resado, who is facing congressional investigation for his alleged role in the ?Alabang Boys? bribery case, yesterday informed the House oversight committee on dangerous drugs that he is not waiving his right to the secrecy of his bank deposits.

Comelec gets P11.3-b automation budget

THE HOUSE appropriations committee yesterday approved the P11.3-billion supplemental budget that the Commission on Elections will use for the automation of the 2010 national elections.

Baselines bill OKd

The Senate, after less than an hour of debate yesterday, passed on second reading the bill delineating the Philippines? archipelagic baselines.