“If President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo thinks that she would continue to remain immune from suit by being a member of the House of Representatives in 2010, the president is dreaming,” human rights law group National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL) said.

PCCI believes that further discussion or debate on this issue will just exacerbate, if not derail the current efforts by both the government and private sector in concretely addressing the challenges of the global recession and allowing the economy to function effectively for the benefit of our citizenry.

Former President Joseph Estrada put an end today to the rumors that he is backing out of the presidential race to support the presidential bid of Senator Noynoy Aquino

POLITICS   Former Bayan Muna representative and human rights defender, Joel Virador, announced plans Saturday to enter local politics by seeking a council seat for the first district this city come 2010 local elections.

POLITICS   “We challenge the Comelec to explain to us and to the many OFWs who have been clamoring for MSP to run why, at this time that we are stronger now to run for a seat, COMELEC is denying us this legitimate right!” said Connie Bragas-Regalado, chairperson of Migrante Partylist.