MANILA, March 9, 2010— Over a week after the killing of jueteng witness Wilfredo “Boy” Mayor, five other whistleblowers called on lawmakers to pass a measure protecting those who “blow the whistle” on government wrongdoing.

MANILA, March 9, 2010—Environment group Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) called for a moratorium on large-scale mining operations to alleviate the effects of the El Niño.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, March 9, 2010—Questioning the “real motive” behind the “dim scenario” that is the power crisis in Mindanao, a nationwide coalition of power consumers urged Monday a thorough investigation on suspicions that the crisis is just a hoax designed to “force the use of nuclear power plants and raise power rates.”

MANILA, March 9, 2010— Going by his background, new army Chief Lt. Gen. Delfin Bangit may be used by the Arroyo administration to manage the cheating in the May 10 elections, a multi-sectoral poll watchdog warned.

Convenors of Kontra Daya today raised fear about a “possible” repeat of the Armed Forces of the Philippines leadership involved in poll fraud.

MANILA, March 8, 2010—A Catholic bishop called on President Arroyo to leave a legacy of transparency in government before her term ends in June.

Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo urged Arroyo to ask his allies in the administration-dominated Congress to pass a bill that would give the people right to information of all government transactions.

MANILA, March 8, 2010—The Archdiocesan Liturgical Commission of the Archdiocese of Manila conducted a liturgy conference which aims to deepen the commemoration of Lent

The conference was held today at the Bahay Pari, San Carlos Pastoral Formation Complex in Makati City which was also intended to help the clergy in their preparation for the Holy Week and the Easter Triduum.