Muslim Mindanao’s expansion eyed

By Joyce Pangco Pañares
President Arroyo has ordered the creation of a committee that will recommend amendments to a law that created the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to move the negotiations on territory with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front forward, including full autonomy for the ARMM, expanding the coverage of the region, and relaxing wealth-sharing provisions without having to revise the 1987 Constitution.

Comelec activates recall bids

By Arlie Calalo
THE Commission on Elections has lifted its suspension order on recall petitions, effectively sending petitioners in a race against each other for the poll body’s verification, a crucial step in the recall process.

Magna carta for women okayed on 2nd reading

By Fel V. Maragay
The death of a women’s rights leader prompted the Senate to hasten the approval of a bill that aims to protect the Filipino women from all forms of gender discrimination and abuse.

Angeles panel presses for education reforms

An additional year for college courses will not mean extra cost to students, but will give them time to prepare for life after graduation, chairman Emmanuel Angeles of the Commission on Higher Education said yesterday.

Liberals slam Drilon-Roxas faction’s ‘undemocratic’ forum

Members of the Liberal Party belonging to Environment Secretary Joselito Atienza’s wing criticized the holding of a democracy forum and rally in Manila led by the faction belonging to former Senator Franklin Drilon and Senator Mar Roxas today.