Noli tops list; Lakas, Kampi merging

By Joyce Pangco Pañares, Christine Herrera
Vice President Noli de Castro has emerged on top of a list of possible standard-bearer for the ruling Lakas Christian Muslim Democrats in the 2010 national election.

Trader may turn against Bolante group

THE president of a fertilizer company may turn state witness as she has vital information on the P728-million project mess that is subject of a Senate inquiry.

Drilon’s Liberals go for Roxas

By Fel V. Maragay
Senator Mar Roxas is the uncontested presidential contender of the Liberal Party, party leaders said yesterday.

Pacquiao pays tax well ahead of deadline

FILIPINO boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has settled with the Bureau of Internal Revenue the tax obligations on earnings from his boxing career, commercial endorsements, and other sources of income for 2008, more than two months ahead of the April 15 deadline.

Access to Clark free port enhanced

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority said yesterday that the movement of goods and people within the Clark Freeport Zone has been greatly enhanced with the recent opening of the Clark North Interchange of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway.

People’s Hour in Palawan launched

Environment Secretary Joselito Atienza will launch the Regional People’s Hour for Region DENR-4B (Mimaropa) at the City Coliseum in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.