Pimentel backtracks on right to reply

By Fel V. Maragay
The principal author of the right-to-reply bill is back-pedaling on his unpopular proposal in an apparent bid to persuade media practitioners to drop their opposition to it.

Suspect in Dacer-Corbito murder may turn state witness, Justice says

By Rey E. Requejo
FORMER police officer Cesar Mancao II will identify the alleged mastermind behind the killing of publicist Salvador “Bubby” Dacer and his driver Emmanuel Corbito eight years ago.

Group offers more proof of Legacy wrongdoings

By Gigi Muñoz David
A group of pre-need plan holders said it has witnesses that will testify today and prove that Celso de los Angeles, owner of the Legacy Group of companies, diverted plan holders’ premium payments to his personal bank accounts.

Appointments panel bypasses poll exec

THE Commission on Appointments bypassed yesterday the nomination of Leonardo Leonida to the Commission on Elections but confirmed the nomination of l4 senior military officers and 23 diplomatic officials.

Palafox seeks probe of Subic bidding mess

World-renowned Filipino architect Felino Palafox Jr. has asked the ethics committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives to investigate bidding irregularities in the Subic Metropolitan Development Authority.

World’s largest floating library docks at Manila Harbor

The world’s largest floating library, the MV Doulos, fondly called by national leaders as the “Grand Old Lady of the Seas,” is making its final call in Manila.