DECEMBER 26, 2007
I.BANNER STORIES
1. Philippine Daily Inquirer
'Why kill journalists?'
Slain radioman's son appeals to gunman
By Dennis Jay Santos, Alcuin Papa
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 00:50:00 12/26/2007
DAVAO CITY, Philippines--On Christmas Eve, Jan Marc Lintuan sent his brothers to sleep. Then, he stayed up all night--for his father's wake.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20071226-108812/Why_kill_journalists
2. The Philippine Star
Evangelical churches to Pinoys: Work for peace
By Edu Punay
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Leaders of Evangelical churches in the country on Christmas Day called on Filipinos to pursue efforts to attain peace in the country.
http://philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=2007122577
3. Manila Times
Court martial for Magdalós
Esperon orders probe of officers in standoff at Peninsula hotel
A group of military officers and soldiers could face court-martial over the November 29 failed mutiny, an Armed Forces spokesman said Tuesday.
http://manilatimes.net/national/2007/dec/26/yehey/top_stories/20071226top1.html
4. Malaya
Amnesty is gov’t’s
new anti-rebel tack
Ermita bursts Anti-Subversion Law trial balloon
BY JOCELYN MONTEMAYOR
CURRENT laws are enough to handle and can possibly solve the insurgency problem, Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said yesterday as he burst for good a trial balloon proposing revival of the anti-subversion law.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/dec26/news1.htm
5. Manila Bulletin
Pope: Find time for God & needy
Benedict XVI ushers in Christmas with Midnight Mass; End to conflicts urged in traditional ‘Urbi et Orbi’ message
By ARIEL DAVID
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to set aside time in their lives for God and the needy, as he ushered in Christmas early Tuesday by celebrating Midnight Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20071226112654.html
6. The Daily Tribune
7. Abante
40,000 PAMILYA SA 10 BGY. WAWALISIN
Ni ERALYN PRADO
Tinatayang mahigit 40,000 pamilya mula sa 10 barangay sa Quezon City ang inaasahang mawawalan ng tirahan at mapapalayas sa kanilang kinalalagyan oras na simulan ang P14.1 bilyong North Extension project.
http://abante.com.ph/issue/dec2607/main.htm
8. Abante-Tonite
P5-10B UUBUSIN SA CHACHA
(Bernard Taguinod)
Bubuhusan ng lima hanggang 10 bilyong piso ng Malacañang ang pagsusulong ng Charter Change (ChaCha) at hindi na idadaan pa sa Kongreso upang masiguro sa pagkakataong ito na magkakaroon ng katuparan ang pagpapalit sa sistema ng gobyerno.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/dec2607/main.htm
9. Pilipino Star Ngayon
P.5M pabuya sa killer ng Davao broadcaster
Ni Mer Layson
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Magbibigay ng kalahating milyong pabuya si Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte sa sino mang makapagbibigay ng impormasyon para sa agarang ikadarakip sa pumaslang sa radio broadcaster na si Ferdie Lintuan, 51, nitong Lunes ng umaga sa naturang lugar.
http://philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2007122553
10. Journal
HANDS OFF
By: Tess Bedico
Palace won’t touch Jalosjos case, lets Gonzalez deal with ‘escape’
IT’S all up to Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez.
Malacañang said of the case of former Zamboanga del Norte Congressman Romeo Jalosjos, adding President Macapagal-Arroyo has given the DoJ chief a free hand to decide his fate.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-12-26&sec=1&aid=43712
11. Business World
Peso gains cost OFW families
FILIPINO FAMILIES RELYING on remittances from relatives working abroad lost a total of P24.3 billion in earnings in the nine months to September due to the peso’s rapid rise, but the shortfall would have been greater had it not been for the strengthening of other currencies against the US dollar, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.
http://bworldonline.com/BW122607/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
II. POLITICAL
Yearender: Senate feels the people’s pulse
By Aurea Calica And Christina Mendez
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
“Back off” and “Sec, may 200 ka dito” are probably the most famous quotes emanating from the Senate this year.
http://philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=2007122582
Lakas mulls coalition with NP or LP ahead of 2010--official
By Maila Ager
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 13:03:00 12/25/2007
MANILA, Philippines -- The ruling Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats is eyeing a possible coalition with either the Nacionalista Party or the Liberal Party for the presidential elections in 2010, a Lakas official said.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20071225-108748/Lakas_mulls_coalition_with_NP_or_LP_ahead_of_2010--official
Search for Lakas 2010 bet is on
Ruling party seeking coalition with NP, LP
By Michael Lim Ubac, Norman Bordadora
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:29:00 12/26/2007
MANILA, Philippines -- The ruling Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats has opened the selection process for its standard bearer in the 2010 elections, even as it eyes a possible coalition with either the Nationalista Party of Senate President Manuel Villar or the Liberal Party of Senator Manuel "Mar" Roxas.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20071226-108826/Search_for_Lakas_2010_bet_is_on
Palace: Amnesty to weaken insurgency
By Marvin Sy
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Malacañang expressed confidence yesterday that with the communist insurgency under control and after Congress concurs with the amnesty proclamation of the President, the number of rebel forces would further dwindle.
http://philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=2007122587
Esperon orders probe for possible court martial of Trillanes escorts
By James Mananghaya
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Hermogenes Esperon Jr. ordered yesterday an investigation for possible court martial proceedings on the military escorts of detained Sen. Antonio Trillanes and Brig. Gen. Danilo Lim during the Peninsula Manila hotel standoff in Makati City last Nov. 29.
http://philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=2007122588
Pagasa to spend bulk of budget on rehabilitating weather stations
By Helen Flores
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) will spend the bulk of its 2008 budget for the rehabilitation of its field stations for better meteorological services.
http://philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=2007122589
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
SPECIAL REPORTS: YEAR-ENDER
Lawmakers not likely to be reformists in 14th Congress
By Efren L. Danao, Senior Reporter
The Fourteenth Congress had its inaugural session on July 27, 2007, with forebodings of greater political divisions. House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. staved off the challenge of Rep. Pablo Garcia of Cebu to win a fifth term, but not after undergoing a virtual brawl of a campaign that de Venecia described as “the dirtiest ever and with unmatched ferocity.” De Venecia belongs to Lakas and Garcia, Kampi. Both parties are members of the administration coalition.
There was a lot of bitterness at the Senate when Senators Francis Escudero and Alan Peter Cayetano joined the majority coalition headed by Senate President Manuel Villar Jr. and ignored the caucuses called by their “Solid 8” opposition colleagues who were supporting the bid of Sen. Aquilino Pimentel Jr.
http://manilatimes.net/national/2007/dec/26/yehey/top_stories/20071226top5.html
2007 political scene marked by GMA-JDV fallout
By Delon Porcalla
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
No matter how much he hides it, Speaker Jose de Venecia’s personal and political ties with President Arroyo have definitely been strained, especially with the corruption charges his son Jose “Joey” III made against the First Couple with regard to the $329-million national broadband network deal with ZTE Corp. of China.
http://philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=2007122590
Villar mapapatalsik lang kung may kasalanan sa taumbayan - Kiko
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Maaari lamang umanong mapatalsik sa puwesto si Senate President Manny Villar kung may mabigat na kasalanan ito sa taumbayan at hindi dahil lamang may mga senador na hindi kuntento sa liderato nito.
http://philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2007122557
Paninira, pagmumura, panlalait sa mga kalaban sa eleksiyon ibabawal
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Upang maging “disente” ang eleksiyon sa bansa, isang panukalang batas ang isinulong ni Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago kung saan ipagbabawal ang pagmumura, paninira, at panlalait ng mga magkakalabang kandidato.
http://philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2007122558
Pork barrel, nasa kamay ni GMA
Amado Macasaet
Sinasabi ng batas sa National Appropriations Act na may P200 million pork barrel ang bawat senador. Iyon ang nasa batas. Kung natutupad o hindi ay nasa kamay lahat ni Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
http://abante.com.ph/issue/dec2607/main.htm
Paninira, panlalait vs tatakbong kandidato ipagbabawal ni Miriam
IPAGBABAWAL na ang gagawing ‘siraan’ ng sinumang kandidato sa mga kapwa nila kandidato ngayong darating na eleksiyon.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index..php?issue=2007-12-26&sec=4&aid=43696
Blue Ribbon committee report gagawing on-line
MAGIGING on-line na ang lahat ng transaksiyon at committee report na ilalabas ng Senate Blue Ribbon Committee.
Inihayag ito ni Senador Alan Peter Cayetano, chairman ng nasabing komite, upang ipakita na desidido ang kanilang grupo ni Senate President Manny Villar na magkaroon ng ‘transparency’ sa lahat ng aktibidades sa Mataas na Kapulungan ng Kongreso.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index..php?issue=2007-12-26&sec=4&aid=43697
December 27, 2007 Mind Bullet Inc.
I.BANNER STORIES
1. Philippine Daily Inquirer
Arroyo sacks prisons chief
Dapat is replaced by former PNP head
By Leila Salaverria
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:02:00 12/27/2007
MANILA, Philippines—The Director of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor), in hot water for convicted child rapist Romeo Jalosjos’ unhampered departure from the national penitentiary and flight to his hometown in Zamboanga del Norte before Christmas, has been relieved and replaced.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20071227-108943/Arroyo_sacks_prisons_chief
2. The Philippine Star
Prisons chief sacked
By Mike Frialde
Thursday, December 27, 2007
President Arroyo sacked Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) director Ricardo Dapat and ordered the investigation of other prison officials following the flight of convicted child rapist Romeo Jalosjos to his hometown.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=2007122686
3. Manila Times
Corrections drector sacked over Jalosjos
By Jomar Canlas Reporter
Bureau of Corrections Director Ricardo Dapat has been sacked from his post, apparently for the unauthorized release of Romeo Jalosjos, a convicted rapist and former Zamboanga del Norte congressman.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/dec/27/yehey/top_stories/20071227top1.html
4. Malaya
Prisons chief sacked
Gets blame for Jalosjos ‘walkout’ from Bilibid
BY ANTHONY IAN CRUZ
BUREAU of Corrections (BuCor) director Ricardo Dapat has been relieved by President Arroyo and will be replaced by former PNP chief Oscar Calderon.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/dec27/news1.htm
5. Manila Bulletin
Cabinet performance review begins
To determine who will go and who will be retained
President wants a better team in place in 2008
Genalyn D. Kabiling
A government reorganization looms after President Arroyo started a yearend performance review of Cabinet officials and other appointees in the executive branch.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20071227112707.html
6. The Daily Tribune
Prison chief sacked, Calderon named new Bucor head
12/27/2007
Malacañang yesterday ordered the relief of Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gen. Ricardo Dapat following the Palace-claimed “escape” of convicted child rapist and former Zamboanga del Norte Rep. Romeo Jalosjos from the National Bilibid Prisons (NBP) over the weekend.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20071227hed1.html
7. Abante
BILIBID BOSS SINIBAK!
Nina ROSE MIRANDA at JULIET DE LOZA
Sinibak na kahapon sa posisyon si Bureau of Corrections chief Ricardo Dapat dahil sa umano’y maling pagpapalaya nito kay dating Congressman Romeo Jalosjos nitong nakaraang Sabado.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/dec2707/main.htm
8. Abante-Tonite
AFP CHIEF IDADAAN SA POPULARITY CONTEST
(Rey Marfil With Rose Miranda)
Ito ang naging buwelta ni Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson kay Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo matapos ikunsidera ng Malacañang ang public opinion tungkol sa pagpapalawig ng termino ni Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Gen. Hermogenes Esperon.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/dec2707/main.htm
9. Pilipino Star Ngayon
Sa pagtakas ni Jalosjos: Bilibid chief sinibak!
Nina Rose Tamayo-Tesoro at Gemma Amargo-Garcia
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Sinibak na kahapon sa kanyang pwesto bilang Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief si Ricardo Dapat at agad na pinalitan ito ni dating PNP chief Oscar Calderon.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2007122625
10. Journal
BUCOR CHIEF SACKED
By: Hector Lawas
MALACAÑANG has ordered the relief of Bureau of Corrections chief Gen. Ricardo Dapat in the wake of the “escape” of convicted child rapist and former Zamboanga del Norte Rep. Romeo Jalosjos from the National Bilibid Prisons last week.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-12-27&sec=1&aid=43843
11. Business World
BSP relaxes derivatives rules
Easier access to hedging instruments to help exporters, OFWs
THE BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS (BSP) HAS RELAXED ITS RULES on derivatives trading in a move it said would arm banks, as well as exporters and Filipino working overseas, with tools against risks arising from foreign exchange fluctuations.
http://bworldonline.com/BW122707/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
Palace lines up relief for OFWs
By Mia M. Gonzalez
Reporter
PRESIDENT Arroyo has ordered a package of relief measures for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families affected by the strong peso, including lower government fees, cheaper remittance service and the possible reduction or outright freezing of dollar loans next year.
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/12272007/headlines01.html
II. POLITICAL
New year, new Cabinet? Guessing game on
By Paolo Romero
Thursday, December 27, 2007
President Arroyo starts today a yearend performance review of Cabinet secretaries as the Commission on Appointments continues to bypass confirmation of some of her appointees.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=2007122687
Yearender: Erap’s year of freedom
By Jose Rodel Clapano
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Ousted President Joseph Estrada will always remember 2007 as the year he regained his freedom.
In October, a month and 14 days after the Sandiganbayan special division chaired by then Presiding Justice Teresita Leonardo-de Castro convicted Estrada of plunder, President Arroyo granted him absolute pardon.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=2007122688
Oil firms roll back prices
By Donnabelle Gatdula
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Petron Corp., Eastern Petroleum Corp. (EPC), and Unioil yesterday announced a rollback of P1 per liter in the price of gasoline and 50 centavos per liter of diesel.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=2007122692
GMA orders 6 measures to help OFWs cope with rising peso
Thursday, December 27, 2007
President Arroyo has issued a directive to make it easier for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to cope with effects of the strengthening peso in relation to the prevailing exchange rate against the US dollar.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=2007122698
NP, LP gearing up for 2010
By Aurea Calica
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Two of the country’s oldest political parties are gearing up for the 2010 presidential race.
On the NP’s part, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, NP secretary general, said they hope to form organizations, mostly involving the youth, to be able to spread the party’s objectives and principles.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20071226100
Strike-2 policy sa Gabinete wala sa Konstitusyon - Palasyo
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Hiniling kahapon ng Malacañang sa mga miyembro ng Commission on Appointments na igalang nito ang kapangyarihan ng Pangulo sa muling pagtatalaga ng mga miyembro ng Gabinete na hindi nakapasa sa confirmation ng CA.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2007122633
GMA mulls revamping of Cabinet
By Angelo S. Samonte Reporter
President Gloria Arroyo may be revamping the Cabinet, as she started a review of her secretaries’ performance, a Palace official said Wednesday.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/dec/27/yehey/top_stories/20071227top2.html
Senate approves 12 out of nearly 2,000 bills filed in 2007
By Efren L. Danao Senior Reporter
By December 11, some 1,954 Senate bills had already been filed, most of them carryovers of measures not passed by the Thirteenth Congress. Certainly, not all of them would be acted upon, so a caucus was held to determine the 14 priority measures that the Senate should try to pass in the Fourteenth Congress’ First Regular Session.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/dec/27/yehey/top_stories/20071227top7.html
Lakas confused over ’10 direction
TORN between two lovers.
The rift between President Arroyo and Speaker Jose de Venecia has confused Lakas-CMD congressmen on who they will support in the 2010 presidential elections.
Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, an NP member, said there is no party-level merger talk between the NP and Lakas-Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (Kampi).
But individual NP members are having "informal" meetings with some members of the ruling coalition, he said.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/dec27/news7.htm
Malacañang reappoints bypassed Cabinet execs
12/27/2007
President Arroyo has reap-pointed the nine Cabinet officials whose confirmations were bypassed by the Commission on Appointments (CA), Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita yesterday said.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20071227hed3.html
GMA to suprise opposition with presidential bet
By Sherwin C. Olaes
12/27/2007
Malacañang yesterday promised a “surprise” for the political opposition by way of President Arroyo’s future announcement of her anointed for the presidency in 2010, so claimed the Executive Secretary, Eduardo Ermita, as he reacted to reports that the Lakas-NUCD party is now holding “informal talks” for a political merger with several known opposition figures who are seen to be gunning for the presidency in 2010.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20071227hed5.html
Palace urges Ping to spill beans to spill beans
12/27/2007
Malacañang yesterday urged opposition Sen. Panfilo Lacson to just tell the truth as expected of him by the public to shed light on the pronouncements of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Hermogenes Esperon Jr., who linked the lawmaker to the failed coup attempt in February last year.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/nation/20071227nat2.html
ChaCha mamadyikin ng palasyo
(Bernard Taguinod)
Bagama’t napakaliit umano ng tsansang maamyendahan ang Saligang Batas at mapalitan ang sistema ng gobyerno, hindi pa rin isinasantabi ng isang kongresista na magtagumpay si Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo dahil mahilig aniyang magmilagro ang kanyang mga tao.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/dec2707/main.htm
Ibinasurang gabinete ilalaban ng Malacañang
(Rose Miranda)
Ito ang ipinahiwatig ng Malacañang matapos ihayag kahapon ng palasyo na hindi umano nito susundin ang two-strike policy na panukala ng ilang senador laban sa mga miyembro ng gabinete na na-bypass ng makapangyarihang Commission on Appoitnments (CA).
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/dec2707/main.htm
Lakas, LP, NP coalition seen
By: Raul S. Beltran
THE next presidential election, in May 2010, is still more than two years away but political parties are already in deep search for a possible standard-bearer, including Lakas-CMD under which President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ran and won in 2004.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-12-27&sec=1&aid=43794
Villar mas susuportahan ng Lakas kesa JDV -- solon
By: Ryan Ponce Pacpaco
MAGSISILBING malaking bentahe ni Senate President Manuel “Manny” Villar ang malawak na karanasan at “silent alliance” nito kay Speaker Jose de Venecia, Jr. para makuha ang suporta ng mayorya ng mga kongresistang miyembro ng Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) sa 2010 Presidential elections.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-12-27&sec=4&aid=43836
GMA 'presidentiables' girding for 2010 polls
TWO years to go before President Macapagal-Arroyo’s term of office ends, presidential wannabes from the administration camp are quietly girding up for the 2010 presidential elections.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-12-27&sec=4&aid=43848
December 28, 2007 Mind Bullet Inc.
I.BANNER STORIES
1. Philippine Daily Inquirer
Court says Palparan knew of abductions
By Leila Salaverria
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:15:00 12/28/2007
MANILA, Philippines -- The Court of Appeals has directly linked retired Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan to the abduction of civilians suspected of being insurgents, saying that he at least knew about the arrest and detention by his men of the Manalo brothers.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20071228-109129/Court_says_Palparan_knew_of_abductions
2. The Philippine Star
Gov’t: Erap can’t run in 2010
By Jose Rodel Clapano
Friday, December 28, 2007
Ousted President Joseph Estrada cannot run for public office in 2010 because his political rights were not fully restored when President Arroyo granted him clemency last Oct. 25, the government said yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20071227100
3. Manila Times
Dapat warned Palace about Jalosjos release
The recently sacked prisons chief fired back at Malacañang saying officials knew that convicted rapist and former congressman Romeo Jalosjos was going to be released.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/dec/28/yehey/top_stories/20071228top1.html
4. Malaya
Cops block Marines headed for Metro
Unauthorized troop movement feared
BY VICTOR REYES
AT least a hundred Marines and dozens of policemen aboard seven military trucks were briefly intercepted yesterday in Bacoor, Cavite by policemen who suspected an unauthorized troop movement to Metro Manila.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/dec28/news1.htm
5. Manila Bulletin
Firecracker injuries: 86 up
Find safer means of celebrating New Year – DoH
Health secretary issues appeal to merrymakers
By JENNY F. MANONGDO
The number of injuries caused by firecrackers has risen rapidly with still a full four days before New Year’s Eve, said the National Epidemiology Center (NEC) of the Department of Health (DoH).
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20071228112820.html
6. The Daily Tribune
CA: Palparan, AFP involved in brothers’ abduction
By Benjamin B. Pulta
12/28/2007
The law may have finally caught up with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) officials and retired Gen. Jovito Palparan Jr., known as “The Butcher,” but who was once praised lavishly by President Arroyo during a State of the Nation Address for his “successful” elimination of the communists.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20071228hed1.html
7. Abante
ISINAKRIPISYO AKO!--BILIBID CHIEF
Nina GRACE VELASCO, ROSE MIRANDA, BOYET JADULCO at ARMIDA RICO
Tahasang sinabi kahapon ng sinibak na hepe ng Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) na si Gen. Ricardo Dapat na maliwanag na ‘isinakripisyo’ lamang siya sa isyu ng pagpapalaya kay dating Zamboanga del Norte Cong. Romeo Jalosjos.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/dec2807/main.htm
8. Abante-Tonite
JALOSJOS IBALIK SA HABAMBUHAY
(Bernard Taguinod With Rose Miranda)
Hinamon ng isang militanteng kongresista si Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo na ibalik sa orihinal na sentensya kay convicted child rapist at dating Zamboanga Rep. Romeo Jalosjos.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/dec2807/main.htm
9. Pilipino Star Ngayon
Sa Jalosjos ‘escape’, Ermita inginuso ni Dapat
Nina Rudy Andal, Gemma Amargo-Garcia at Rose Tamayo-Tesoro
Friday, December 28, 2007
Alam daw ng Malaañang ang paglaya ni convicted rapist at dating Zamboanga del Norte Rep. Romeo Jalosjos nitong Disyembre 16 dahil inaprubahan ito ni Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2007122775
10. Journal
BHUTTO ASSASSINATED
Pakistan opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was assassinated early last night in a suicide attack that also killed at least 20 others at a campaign rally.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-12-28&sec=1&aid=43972
11. Business World
Gov’t set to OK MRT-7 contract
THE GOVERNMENT HAS DROPPED DEMANDS for additional guarantees from the proponent of the Metro Rail Transport-7 (MRT-7) project, paving the way for construction of the long-overdue line.
http://bworldonline.com/BW122807/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
Bhutto dies in suicide blast, about 20 killed
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan - Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was assassinated Thursday, apparently after being shot and then attacked by a suicide bomber as she left a campaign rally, aides said. Twenty others also died.
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/1228&292007/headlines01.html
II. POLITICAL
IF NOT RATIFIED
Japan unlikely to renegotiate JPEPA--embassy exec
By Veronica Uy
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 13:02:00 12/27/2007
MANILA, Philippines -- Japan is “not likely” to renegotiate the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement if the Philippine Senate does not ratify it, a Japanese embassy official told INQUIRER.net in a phone interview.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/topstories/topstories/view/20071227-109017/Japan_unlikely_to_renegotiate_JPEPA--embassy_exec
Yearender: GMA dodges impeachment for 3rd time
By Jess Diaz
Friday, December 28, 2007
For the third consecutive year, President Arroyo in 2007 was able to dodge impeachment for various alleged offenses, ranging from vote rigging in the 2004 presidential election to failing to protect the national interest in the national broadband controversy.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20071227102
‘Bill of rights for whistleblowers’
By Aurea Calica
Friday, December 28, 2007
Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago has filed a bill seeking to protect whistleblowers in government from retaliatory action of their superiors.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20071227108
GMA vows to double collection efforts in 2008
By Marvin Sy
Friday, December 28, 2007
President Arroyo has vowed to reinforce the government’s revenue collection efforts in 2008 in order to have a balanced budget.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20071227114
Govt set to award $1.2-B MRT-7 project
By Darwin G. Amojelar, Reporter
The government is set to award the $1.2-billion Metro Rail Transit Line
7 (MRT-7) to Universal LRT Corp. (ULC), the project’s proponent, once that firm accepts the final terms for the implementation of the rail system, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/dec/28/yehey/top_stories/20071228top6.html
House assures: No reenacted budget for 2008
By Maricel V. Cruz, Reporter
The chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Rep. Edcel Lagman of Albay, has allayed fears of a reenacted budget for 2008 and promised that the bicameral conference committee will come up with a reconciled version of the proposed P1.227-trillion national budget for next year before Congress resumes session on January 28.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/dec/28/yehey/metro/20071228met1.html
2008 budget ipasa na!
Friday, December 28, 2007
Hiniling kahapon ng Malacañang sa Senado at Kamara na tapusin na nito ang kanilang hindi pagkakaunawaan tungkol sa proposed 2008 budget upang maipasa na ito sa Pebrero ng susunod na taon.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2007122776
New Year’s Day power supply contingency set-Meralco
The Manila Electric Co. said it has put in place contingency measures to ensure ample power supply on New Year’s eve.
In a statement, Elpi Cuna, Meralco VP for Corporate Communication, said that this early, the power utility has put all its emergency crews on alert to ensure that it will be able to respond to any contingency that usually arises from the use of firecrackers and pyrotechnics on New Year’s eve.
During an emergency, Cuna said Meralco customers can call its 24-hour call center at 16211.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/dec/28/yehey/business/20071228bus9.html
Ping: Gloria has no choice but recycle Cabinet men
BY DENNIS GADIL
SEN. Panfilo Lacson yesterday said President Arroyo has no choice but to "recycle or rotate" Cabinet members because of a shortage of "decent and qualified" private sector individuals willing to work in her government.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/dec28/news3.htm
Arroyo orders DA, DPWH to spend P12B infra funds for 2007 to pump-prime economy
PRESIDENT Arroyo yesterday ordered the agriculture and public works departments to use up their P12-billion budget for infrastructure this year to entice more investments into the country and pump-prime the economy for next year.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/dec28/metro1.htm
‘GMA’s ouster, not Cabinet revamp will turn gov’t around’
12/28/2007
“It is not the Cabinet which should be revamped, it is GMA (President Arroyo’s initials) who should be the one to step down.”
Thus said Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel Jr. yesterday as he commented over reports of Malacañang gearing for another Cabinet revamp amid the recent rejections of its appointees by the bicameral Commission on Appointments (CA).
http://www.tribune.net.ph/nation/20071228nat2.html
Opposition or admin bet?
MR. EXPOSE
Amb. Ernesto Maceda
12/28/2007
Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita, Lakas-Christian-Muslim Democrat executive director Rey Roquero and spokesman Raul Lambino have stated on three separate occasions that talks have been going on with Senate President Manny Villar Jr. and the Nacionalista Party (NP), Sen. Mar Roxas II and the Liberal Party (LP) and Sen. Loren Legarda of the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) for a coalition to field a common candidate for president in 2010.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/commentary/20071228com5.html
December 29, 2007 Mind Bullet Inc.
I.BANNER STORIES
1. Philippine Daily Inquirer
Arroyo, world leaders condemn Bhutto slay
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:57:00 12/29/2007
MANILA, Philippines -- From Moscow to Washington, from Rome to Manila and points in between, world leaders Friday expressed outrage at the assassination of Pakistan’s opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, condemning it as a frontal attack on democracy in the Islamic republic.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20071229-109316/Arroyo_world_leaders_condemn_Bhutto_slay
2. The Philippine Star
Palace security says copycat attack vs GMA highly unlikely
By Paolo Romero
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Amid fears of copycat attacks triggered by the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, the chief of President Arroyo’s security said she is not going to suffer the same fate.
http://philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20071228143
3. Manila Times
Saturday, December 29, 2007
LPG price down in Luzon
Independent players credit strong peso
By Euan Paulo C. Añonuevo, Reporter
Independent petroleum players slashed the price of cooking gas products because of the decreasing contract price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the world market and a stronger peso.
http://manilatimes.net/national/2007/dec/29/yehey/top_stories/20071229top1.html
4. Malaya
Violence sweeps Pakistan
Bhutto buried; shoot-on-sight order issued against protesters
KARACHI — Seventeen people, including three policemen, have been killed in violent protests in Pakistan over the assassination of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, police and a provincial government minister said on Friday.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/dec29/news1.htm
5. Manila Bulletin
6. The Daily Tribune
Palace: Prove Palparan’s guilt first
12/29/2007
Malacañang yesterday quickly came to the defense of retired Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Army Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan Jr., whom the Court of Appeals (CA) found to have had an involvement in the abduction of two brothers from Bulacan, whom the military believes to be sympathizers of the communist insurgents, saying Palparan should not be tried before the bar of public opinion.
http://tribune.net.ph/headlines/20071229hed1.html
7. Abante
PAPUTOK TOLL SUMISIRIT!
(GVelasco/NFerriol/NMarasigan/NAbuel/ARico/BJadulco)
Tatlong araw pa bago ang aktuwal na pagsalubong sa Bagong Taon ngunit kapuna-puna ang maagang paglobo ng biktima ng paputok sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng bansa.
http://abante.com.ph/issue/dec2907/main.htm
8. Abante-Tonite
ERMITA, GONZALEZ SABIT KAY JALOSJOS
(Rey Marfil With Rose Miranda)
Hindi lamang umano si Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Chief Ricardo Dapat ang karapat-dapat sibakin sa "moro-moro" na naganap kaugnay ng kontrobersyal na paglaya ni convicted child rapist at dating Zamboanga del Norte Rep. Romeo Jalosjos.
9. Pilipino Star Ngayon
‘Zero vendor’ sa 2008!
Ni Doris Franche
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Tahasang sinabi ni Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim na simula sa taong 2008 ay ipatutupad na niya ang “zero vendor” policy sa mga pangunahing lansangan sa lungsod partikular sa Roxas Boulevard, Quiapo at Divisoria upang masolusyunan ang problema sa trapiko at maalis na ang mga kaso ng snatching, holdup at pickpocket.
http://philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2007122856
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/dec2907/main.htm
10. Journal
AL-QAEDA OWNS ATTACK
Chaos grips Pakistan as Bhutto is laid to rest
Pakistan pointed a finger Friday at Al-Qaeda for the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, as her body was taken to her ancestral home for burial and anger at her death erupted into deadly unrest.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-12-29&sec=1&aid=44043
11. Business World
BY BENJAMIN V. BUCO, JR., Researcher
Imports rise 9.6% in Oct. despite weak electronic shipments
Merchandise imports continued to grow at a fast pace in October, rising by almost 10% from September’s 8.9%, as strong importation of petroleum products and consumer goods offset a decline in electronics shipments, the National Statistics Office (NSO) reported yesterday.
http://bworldonline.com/BW122907/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
http://businessmirror.com.ph/1228&292007/headlines01.html
Bhutto dies in suicide
blast, about 20 killed
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan - Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was assassinated Thursday, apparently after being shot and then attacked by a suicide bomber as she left a campaign rally, aides said. Twenty others also died.
II. POLITICAL
Yearender: Comelec loses COCs, chairman
By Sheila Crisostomo
Saturday, December 29, 2007
The year 2007 was one of the most turbulent for the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
http://philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20071228146
‘Erap can still be jailed for pardon violations’
By Sandy Araneta
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Special Prosecutor Dennis Villa-Ignacio warned yesterday ousted President Joseph Estrada that he could be detained again if he fails to comply with the conditions set by the executive clemency granted him by President Arroyo.
http://philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20071228148
Among Ed wary of ouster plot brewing in Pampanga
By Christian V. Esguerra
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 12:21:00 12/29/2007
MANILA, Philippines --Supporters of Pampanga Governor Ed Panlilio believe efforts are under way to oust the priest-turned-politician in the wake of persistent rumors his enemies are preparing to initiate recall proceedings against him next year.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20071229-109358/Among_Ed_wary_of_ouster_plot_brewing_in_Pampanga
Neri: Move to Finance beyond my ambition
By Jerry E. Esplanada
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 23:52:00 12/28/2007
MANILA, Philippines -- Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) acting chair Romulo Neri on Friday brushed aside talk Malacañang was seriously considering naming him the next finance secretary vice Margarito Teves.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20071228-109313/Neri_Move_to_Finance_beyond_my_ambition
Senate resolution for Cristobal for ‘excellence of the pen’
By Veronica Uy
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 12:42:00 12/28/2007
MANILA, Philippines -- Senator Manuel Roxas II has filed Senate Resolution 261 honoring Adrian E. Cristobal Sr. for being “a prolific journalist, a political satirist, a historical writer and lecturer, a well-respected columnist, a brilliant fictionist and essayist, a creative playwright, a literary genius and a hardworking publisher.”
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20071228-109209/Senate_resolution_for_Cristobal_for_excellence_of_the_pen
P32.8 B worth of rice lost due to lack of facilities
By Delon Porcalla
Saturday, December 29, 2007
The Philippines loses a staggering P32.8 billion worth of rice every year due to lack of post-harvest facilities, which could have been enough to feed 12.6 million Filipinos per annum, a senior administration lawmaker disclosed.
http://philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20071228150
Senate justice committee shuns parade of suspects
By Christina Mendez
Saturday, December 29, 2007
The Senate brought closer to approval a resolution prohibiting the presentation of suspects before the media prior to the filing of charges in court.
http://philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20071228155
Erap: Still eligible for ’10 presidential race
12/29/2007
Fearing a landslide Estrada victory in the 2010 presidential elections and seeing how the masses embrace him and call for him to run again for the top political post whenever he pays visits to them during his medical missions, Malacañang has been giving the word around that former President Joseph Estrada is no longer eligible to run for the presidency, claiming that his pardon was conditional, one of the conditions being that he is not to run again for the presidency.
http://tribune.net.ph/headlines/20071229hed3.html
Palace sees Lacson’s 2010 bid in Asean probe push
12/29/2007
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inquiries it pursues in “aid of destabilization.”
“It’s high time the Senate should use its power to prioritize the passage of all pertinent legislation bills for the sake of our country and our people, to enhance our economy and uplift the poor living conditions of our people... instead of what it is doing right now,” Apostol stressed.
http://tribune.net.ph/headlines/20071229hed7.html
Oil price roll backs to avert jeepney fare hike — LTFRB
12/29/2007
The Land Transportation and Franchising Board (LTFRB) sees no need for an increase in the fare of public transport — as being sought by the sector — next year if oil companies will continue to roll back prices of petroleum products.
http://tribune.net.ph/nation/20071229nat13.html
Oposisyon iwas-pusoy sa pagtakbo ni Erap
(Rey Marfil)
Iwas-pusoy ang mga kaalyado ni dating Pangulong Joseph "Erap" Estrada matapos kontrahin at ibasura ng Malacañang ang legalidad sa pagtakbo nitong Presidente sa 2010 national election.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/dec2907/main.htm
NEDA okays P28.5-B ODA projects
THE National Economic and Development Authority Board recently approved P28.5 billion worth of agriculture and infrastructure projects with official development assistance. Approved were the Agrarian Reform Communities Project II, Second Cordillera Highland Agricultural Resource Management Project, Participatory Irrigation Development Project and the Greater Maritime Access Ports Project.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-12-29&sec=4&aid=44015
December 30, 2007 Mind Bullet Inc.
I.BANNER STORIES
1. Philippine Daily Inquirer
Estrada eyes new Palace run
'If there's no common opposition candidate'
By Norman Bordadora
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:35:00 12/30/2007
MANILA, Philippines -- The political opposition is swelling with "presidentiables."
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20071230-109417/Estrada_eyes_new_Palace_run
2. The Philippine Star
Yearender: Arroyo stays firm in her seat
By Paolo Romero And Marvin Sy
Sunday, December 30, 2007 A robust economy, a strong peso and political smarts kept President Arroyo in office amid seemingly incessant attempts to overthrow her.
http://philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20071229163
3. Manila Times
4. Malaya
5. Manila Bulletin
6. The Daily Tribune
7. Abante
TOTAL BAN SA PAPUTO
Nina Boyet Jadulco at Juliet de Loza
Sinuportahan kahapon ni Senate minority leader Aquilino Pimentel Jr. ang panukala ng Department of Health (DOH) para sa total ban ng peligrosong firecrackers sa bansa.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/dec3007/main.htm
8. Abante-Tonite
KUDETA SA 2008 'ALAS' NI ESPERON KAY GLORIA
(Rey Marfil)
Ito ang naging buwelta at paglalarawan ni Senate minority floor leader Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel Jr., sa liderato ni Armed Forces of the Philippine (AFP) chief of staff Hermogenes Esperon matapos ilutang ng militar ang nakaambang kudeta sa pagpasok ng taong 2008.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/dec3007/main..htm
9. Pilipino Star Ngayon
Droga sa Bilibid uubusin!
Ni Rose Tamayo-Tesoro
Sunday, December 30, 2007 Nangako kahapon ang kauupo lamang na bagong hepe ng Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) na si dating PNP chief Oscar Calderon na la lansagin niya ang mga drug ring operators na kumikilos sa loob ng New Bilibid Prisons (NBP) ng Muntinlupa City.
http://philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2007122967
10. Journal
GO EASY
By: Lee Ann P. Ducusin
Don't stir hornet's nest with hasty Jalosjos pardon, Church tells Palace
THE Catholic Church yesterday said convicted rapist Romeo Jalosjos' age should not be made the basis for granting him a pardon.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-12-30&sec=1&aid=44129
11. Business World
12. Business Mirror
II. POLITICAL
Erap won't tolerate negotiations with Lakas for 2010 elections
By Jose Rodel Clapano
Sunday, December 30, 2007 Any presidential hopeful from the opposition negotiating with the administration party Lakas will be disqualified from the United Opposition (UNO), former President Joseph Estrada declared yesterday.
http://philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20071229175
Palace not worried about Erap
By Marvin Sy
Sunday, December 30, 2007 Malacañang sees no reason to be alarmed over the recent pronouncements of former President Joseph Estrada that he is not barred from seeking office in 2010.
http://philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20071229176
JDV says House passed 15 priority bills in just 5 months
By Delon Porcalla
Sunday, December 30, 2007 The House of Representatives under Speaker Jose de Venecia has passed 15 priority bills in the last five months, including the P1.227-trillion 2008 national budget and the Cheaper Medicines Act of 2007.
http://philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20071229181
Angara welcomes SC ruling on bank's petition
By Aurea Calica And Sandy Araneta
Sunday, December 30, 2007 Sen. Edgardo Angara hailed yesterday the decision of the Supreme Court to allow the Senate committee that he chairs to continue its inquiry into the alleged selling of unregistered securities by the Standard Chartered Bank-Philippines in violation of the "Securities Regulation Code."
http://philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20071229182
December 31, 2007 Mind Bullet Inc.
I.BANNER STORIES
1. Philippine Daily Inquirer
Lacson stands in Estrada’s way
Senator says definitely he will run
By Gil C. Cabacungan Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:21:00 12/31/2007
MANILA, Philippines -- Sen. Panfilo Lacson has expressed his intention to seek the country’s highest elective post in 2010, putting him on a collision course with three other opposition leaders who have made known their plans to run for president -- Senate President Manuel Villar, Sen. Manuel “Mar” Roxas II and deposed President Joseph Estrada.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20071231-109523/Lacson_stands_in_Estradas_way
2. The Philippine Star
Explosive end to 2007
By Dino Balabo
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
BOCAUE, Bulacan – Three men were injured when 20 fireworks stalls here were gutted after firecrackers exploded yesterday morning and destroyed an estimated P10 million worth of property.
http://philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20071231160
3. Manila Times
4. Malaya
5. Manila Bulletin
New Year welcomed tonight
Nations air wish for global peace and hope
By BRENDA PIQUERO TUAZON & CHRISTINA I. HERMOSO
Millions of revelers will flow into the major thoroughfares of key capitals of the world when church bells toll at the stroke of midnight tonight to announce the arrival of the New Year 2008 — with a collective wish by the community of nations for global peace and hope.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20071231113081.html
6. The Daily Tribune
7. Abante
MAS BUSOG NA 2008 PANAGINIP LANG
(Eralyn Prado/Rose Miranda)
Dahil ang papasok na taong 2008 ay may numerong ‘8’ (otso) ay tinitingnan ito ng Malacañang na isang ‘paikut-ikot at walang katapusang pag-unlad.’
http://abante.com.ph/issue/dec3107/main.htm
8. Abante-Tonite
PICCOLO DELIKADO!
Ni Grace Velasco
Nababahala na ang Department of Health (DOH) sa patuloy na pagtaas ng mga nabibiktima ng paputok kung saan nangunguna sa mga ito ang Piccolo, isang uri ng firecracker na maaaring sindihan sa pamamagitan ng simpleng pagkiskis nito sa anumang magaspang na bagay (rough surface).
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/dec3107/main.htm
9. Pilipino Star Ngayon
10. Journal
PLAY SAFE
By: Alvin Murcia
Police go after guns, deadly ‘crackers
CHECKPOINTS in strategic areas in Metro Manila were put in place as the Philippine National Police stepped up the nationwide crackdown on firecrackers and guns to ensure a safer New Year celebration.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2007-12-31&sec=1&aid=44206
11. Business World
12. Business Mirror
II. POLITICAL
2010 presidential race won’t distract Palace, says official
By Lira Dalangin-Fernandez
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 16:04:00 12/31/2007
MANILA, Philippines -- Malacanang said it would stay focused on running the economy rather than engage in choosing its bet for the 2010 presidential race.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20071231-109675/2010_presidential_race_wont_distract_Palace_says_official
Leftwing group asks Congress to probe US role in Mindanao
By Veronica Uy
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 13:01:00 12/31/2007
MANILA, Philippines -- Both Houses of Congress should investigate news reports that American troops have forced the staff of the Panamao district hospital in Sulu to stop operations at night, a leftwing group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) said Monday.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20071231-109611/Leftwing_group_asks_Congress_to_probe_US_role_in_Mindanao
House OKs bill boosting penalties for poll-related violence
By Christian V. Esguerra
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:01:00 12/31/2007
MANILA, Philippins--Can a new, 20-year-prison term finally discourage politicians from employing violence to win elections?
http://newsinfo..inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20071231-109534/House_OKs_bill_boosting_penalties_for_poll-related_violence
Biometric voting in House to start in 2008
By Christian V. Esguerra
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:25:00 12/31/2007
MANILA, Philippines--When members of the House of Representatives return to work four weeks from now, they’ll be in for a "hi-tech" reception.
CHR thanks Palace for additional P25M
But gives it low rating on human rights protection
By Jocelyn Uy
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:07:00 12/31/2007
MANILA, Philippines--The Commission on Human Rights is happy with the P25 million added by Malacañang to its budget in 2008 but remains troubled by the government's unsteady performance in addressing the issue of extrajudicial killings and other human rights problems in the country.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20071231-109528/CHR_thanks_Palace_for_additional_P25M
http://philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20071231165
3 Comelec officials to be named soon
By E. T. SUAREZ
The appointment of a new Chairman and two Commissioners of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on or about Jan. 15, 2008 or before Congress reconvenes on Jan. 28, 2008 from a monthlong Christmas recess was seen yesterday as this will enable the appointees to assume their posts without waiting for confirmation by the Commission on Appointments (CA).
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20071231113083.html
Ping handang tumakbo sa 2010
(Rey Marfil)
Kasabay ng pagtatapos ng taon, tuluyang sinelyuhan ni Sen. Panfilo ‘Ping’ Lacson ang pagsalang sa ikalawang presidential race matapos kumpirmahin ang pagkakaroon ng malaking intensyon sa 2010 national election.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/dec3107/main.htm
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