Saturday, September 22, 2007 (Philippines)

Mr. Jon Lindborg (left) of the United States Agency for International Development (USAid) and Undersecretary Virgilio Leyretana (right) sign the US$190 million grant assistance for the peace and development program in Mindanao. Witnessing the signing are President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and US Ambassador Kristie Kenney. (Contributed photo) SHE'S gregarious, witty, vivacious and candid. These are but few of the words that can be used to describe lawyer Zuleika T. Lopez, the newly appointed secretary of the City Council. Public service is not a new concept to Zuleika, better known to family and friends as "Lyca". The lady lawyer comes a family that has been known in local politics for decades. Decision on Estrada's Plunder case Join forum on Sandiganbayan's guilty verdict on Estrada plunder case. Post comments here. [full story]