Four in shortlist of nominees to SC

By Rey E. Requejo
The Judicial and Bar Council will submit to President Arroyo a shortlist of four nominees aspiring for a seat in the Supreme Court vacated by Associate Justice Adolfo Azcuna who reached his compulsory retirement last Feb. 16.

Poll machines up for scrutiny

The Filipino public, including computer hackers, will get a chance to test if the voting machines for use in the 2010 elections are foolproof, according to the Commission on Elections.

Compromise sought on Smith’s detention

By Joyce Pangco Pañares
MALACAÑANG is open to a compromise agreement on the custody of convicted rapist Lance Cpl. Daniel Smith, saying that the Supreme Court ruling ordering his immediate transfer to a Philippine facility must be implemented without violating the provisions of the Visiting Forces Agreement.

Soldiers get P125-m housing support

President Arroyo has ordered the release of P125 million from her social fund to finance housing projects for disabled soldiers and families of military officers who were killed in combat.

Moratorium on fund payments proposed

By Fel V. Maragay
Senator Mar Roxas is batting for a two-year moratorium on the mandatory premium contributions of all workers to the Pag-IBIG Fund.

Senators vow prompt action on new agrarian law

Senators led by Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile assured Catholic bishops yesterday that they would pass the bill for a five-year extension of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program before Congress adjourns its regular session in June.