Arroyo asked: Make ‘ethical, selfless decision’ on Chief Justice

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo should make an “ethical and selfless decision” and “not abuse” the power given by the Supreme Court that allowed her to appoint a new Chief Justice during the election period, a militant leader said Thursday.

Oil stays above $80

SINGAPORE—Oil fell in Asian trade Thursday, erasing overnight gains in reaction to Opec’s decision to keep output targets unchanged, analysts said.

Teodoro: President should exercise ‘prudence’ on SC ruling

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo should exercise “prudence” in appointing the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court so as not to risk hurting the credibility of the institution, her presidential candidate advised Wednesday.

JBC shouldn’t be ‘rubber stamp’ of SC—senator

The Judicial Bar Council should not allow itself to become a rubber stamp of the Supreme Court by filing a motion for reconsideration on its decision allowing President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to appoint the next Chief Justice, a senator said on Thursday.