January 1, 2008 Mind Bullet Inc.
I.BANNER STORIES
1. Philippine Daily Inquirer
Rat race for Palace is on
Erap dangles VP post to Manny, Mar, Ping and Loren
By Jocelyn Uy, Christian V. Esguerra
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 21:53:00 12/31/2007
The camp of deposed President Joseph Estrada has come up with a possible line-up in the event that he finally decides to run again, this time in the 2010 presidential election.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20071231-109734/Rat_race_for_Palace_is_on
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
Govt falls short on ‘rights’
CHR gives poor rating to executive branch
By Ira Karen Apanay, Senior Reporter
We cannot give a glowing report card.”This was the overall evaluation by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) of supposed human-rights accomplishments of the government of President Gloria Arroyo for 2007.
http://manilatimes.net/national/2008/jan/01/yehey/top_stories/20080101top1.html
4. Malaya
5. Manila Bulletin
6. The Daily Tribune
7. Abante
8. Abante-Tonite
9. Pilipino Star Ngayon
Daan-daan, jobless ngayong 2008
Ni Mayen Jaymalin
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Malungkot ang taong 2008 para sa may daan-daang manggagawa sa bansa.
http://philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2007123138
10. Journal
NO CABINET REVAMP
By: Tess Bedico
But change not ruled out
ALL bypassed Cabinet members having been reappointed, President Macapagal-Arroyo is not expected to carry out a wide-ranging revamp of her official family at the start of the new year.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-01&sec=1&aid=44346
11. Business World
12. Business Mirror
Agriculture sector facing threats
By Jennifer A. Ng and Jun Vallecera
Reporters
The Philippines is gunning for “95-percent” rice self-sufficiency by 2010 to reduce the country’s reliance on imported rice, but as early as next year the agriculture department is not so sure the sector’s estimated growth rate for 2007 of 5 percent could be surpassed, much less maintained.
http://www.businessmirror..com.ph/01012008/headlines01.html
II. POLITICAL
Opposition committing 'suicide' if it fields Estrada–lawyer
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 22:03:00 12/31/2007
Philippines—Romulo Macalintal, President Macapagal-Arroyo’s lawyer on election concerns, said the opposition would be committing “suicide” if it decided to field deposed President Joseph Estrada for the 2010 presidential election.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20071231-109738/Opposition_committing_suicide_if_it_fields_Estradalawyer
Yearender: Noli stands by GMA amid fresh attempts to oust her
By Pia Lee-Brago
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Those who earlier tried but failed to convince Vice President Noli De Castro to abandon President Arroyo in 2005 did not attempt to ask him this year to take over the presidency.
http://philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20071231171
Oil price rollback pinalawig
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Dahil sa magandang pananaw para sa taong 2008, inihayag kahapon ng Eastern Petroleum na pinalalawig nila nang isa pang linggo ang pagbabawas sa presyo ng mga produkto nilang langis.
http://philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2007123144
Estrada will not run for president in 2010
By Francis Earl A. Cueto, Reporter
FORMER President Joseph Estrada said on Monday that he remains optimistic the masses will have their day as he believes that there is still hope for the ordinary Filipino.
http://manilatimes.net/national/2008/jan/01/yehey/top_stories/20080101top2.html
Escudero, Angara most ‘productive’
By Efren L. Danao, Senior Reporter
The Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights headed by Sen. Francis Escudero had produced the most number of committee reports while the committees headed by Sen. Edgardo Angara had reported out the most number of priority bills in the five-month-old Fourteenth Congress.
http://manilatimes.net/national/2008/jan/01/yehey/top_stories/20080101top4.html
House leaders welcome Arroyo cabinet revamp
By Maricel V. Cruz, Reporter
Expect quite familiar faces to head some of the agencies and departments of the government in 2008 as President Gloria Arroyo is expected to carry out her planned Cabinet revamp anytime soon.
http://manilatimes.net/national/2008/jan/01/yehey/metro/20080101met2.html
Opposition goes after Arroyo ally in Cabinet
An intelligence report obtained by government authorities showed that opposition forces were planning to woo a prominent Cabinet member to stop supporting President Gloria Arroyo.
http://manilatimes.net/national/2008/jan/01/yehey/metro/20080101met7.html
Not time for Cha-cha
By: Jester P. Manalastas
SPEAKER Jose de Venecia has urged members of the House of Representatives to let other sectors decide or debate on Charter change which he does not regard as a priority concern.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-01&sec=1&aid=44348
Senate, House still far apart
over ’08 appropriations bill
By Fernan Marasigan
Reporter
The differences in the House and Senate versions of the 2008 General Appropriations bill “cannot be vanished instantly by a magic wand, neither are they so disparate nor untouchable by a 10-foot pole” said Lakas Rep. Edcel Lagman of Albay, chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, in telling how it takes time to craft the national budget.
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/01012008/headlines05.html
Oil price cut extended
DUE to positive outlook for petroleum products in 2008, Eastern Petroleum yesterday announced the extension of its price cut for another week.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-01&sec=4&aid=44315
January 2, 2008 Mind Bullet Inc.
I.BANNER STORIES
1. Philippine Daily Inquirer
DOJ: Jalosjos out in 2010
Good conduct credits canceled
By Leila Salaverria
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 22:57:00 01/01/2008
CONVICTED child rapist Romeo Jalosjos cannot claim to be a free man until June 2010, the Department of Justice said in a resolution issued Tuesday.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080101-109862/DOJ:_Jalosjos_out_in_2010
2. The Philippine Star
New Year injuries down 46%
By Cecille Suerte Felipe and Sheila Crisostomo
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Despite injuries caused by firecrackers, fires, cases of stray bullets, and other incidents, the Philippine National Police (PNP) declared the New Year revelry “generally peaceful.”
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080101134
3. Manila Times
Cha-cha ‘key’ to MILF impasse
By Angelo S. Samonte, Reporter
Authorities are looking at amending the Constitution, through Charter change, this year to establish an independent state in southern Mindanao and to break the impasse between government negotiators and Muslim secessionists.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/jan/02/yehey/top_stories/20080102top1.html
4. Malaya
GMA leads Rizal
Day rites in La Union
BY REGINA BENGCO
PRESIDENT Arroyo yesterday led rites commemorating the 111th death anniversary of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal in San Fernando City, La Union.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/dec31/news2.htm
5. Manila Bulletin
6. The Daily Tribune
7. Abante
OBISPO MAY WARNING NA KAY GLORIA
Nina IRISH ANN CRUZ at BOYET JADULCO
Unang araw pa lamang ng bagong pasok na taong 2008 ay tumanggap na ng seryosong babala si Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at ang buong administrasyon nito mula sa isang mataas na lider ng Simbahang Katoliko
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/jan0208/default.htm
8. Abante-Tonite
GLORIA NATATAKOT SA CABINET REVAMP
Ni Rey Marfil
Ito ang naging paglalarawan ni Senate minority floor leader Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr. sa ikinakasang cabinet revamp ni Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, kasunod ang pagkakadiskubreng ibinalik sa Malacañang ang 9 na gabinete nito.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/jan0208/headline_story1.htm
9. Pilipino Star Ngayon
Zero death sa New Year
Nina Doris Franche, Danilo Garcia, Joy Cantos at Rose Tesoro
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Tahasang sinabi ng Department of Health na epektibo ang kanilang kampanya na Iwas Paputok kasabay ng pagsalubong sa taong 2008.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=20080101102
10. Journal
SCARE CAMPAIGN PAYS OFF
By: Lee Ann P. Ducusin & Alfred Dalizon
Firecracker injuries at all-time low
THE government’s campaign against the use of firecrackers paid off as authorities noted a marked decline in the number of firecracker-related injuries during the holiday season that ended with the New Year celebrations.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-02&sec=1&aid=44406
11. Business World
Fewer families go hungry
But nationwide incidence still significantly high — SWS
HUNGER HAS EASED from a nine-year peak but is still at a significantly high level, a new Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed.
http://bworldonline.com/BW010208/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
Initial Jpepa ‘pain’ to cost P4.75B
By Jun Vallecera
Reporter
THERE is no doubt that implementing the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (Jpepa) will cost the economy a lot of pain initially, totaling up to P4.75 billion in the first year alone.
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/01022008/headlines01.html
II. POLITICAL
JV confirms Estrada term-sharing plan
By Nancy C. Carvajal, Norman Bordadora
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 23:40:00 01/01/2008
TERM-SHARING between former President Joseph Estrada and his vice president in case he runs and wins in 2010 had been discussed at opposition meetings, according to San Juan Mayor Joseph Victor "JV" Ejercito.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080101-109877/JV_confirms_Estrada_term-sharing_plan
Bicameral talks on '08 budget to center on debt payment cuts
By Norman Bordadora
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 21:45:00 01/01/2008
BICAMERAL discussions to reconcile the Senate and House versions of the 2008 budget will center on the amount to be reduced from debt interest payments, said Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080101-109843/Bicameral_talks_on_08_budget_to_center_on_debt_payment_cuts
Roxas still LP's man for 2010 polls
By Norman Bordadora
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 22:09:00 01/01/2008
THE LIBERAL PARTY, one of two resurgent political groups hoping to capture the presidency of the Philippines, appears unprepared to accept deposed president Joseph Estrada as the anti-Arroyo forces' common standard-bearer in 2010.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080101-109848/Roxas_still_LPs_man_for_2010_polls
Yearender: SONA projects of DPWH rushed in 2007
By Edu Punay
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Year 2007 was a banner year for the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) which focused on the completion of priority infrastructure projects to help President Arroyo achieve by 2010 her goal of providing a systematic and convenient road network nationwide to boost trade in rural areas.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080101144
Industriya ng komiks bubuhayin ng Senado
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Dahil malaki ang naitutulong nang pagbabasa sa paglawak ng kaalaman ng isang tao, isinusulong ngayon sa Senado ang isang panukalang batas na naglalayong buhayin ang industriya ng komiks sa bansa.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=20080101107
Jinggoy has most number of bills likely to be approved
By Efren L. Danao, Senior Reporter
Senate President Pro-Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has authored the most number of bills that have reached the Senate plenary in the five-month-old 14th Congress.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/jan/02/yehey/top_stories/20080102top3.html
10 infrastructure projects worth P36B completed, says Palace
BY JOCELYN MONTEMAYOR
TEN of the 23 priority infrastructure projects for this year have been completed, according to Cerge Remonde, chief of the Presidential Management Staff.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/dec31/news7.htm
Escudero seeks to up retirement age at 70
As long as they are willing and physically fit to perform their job, employees both in government and the private sector should be allowed to work up to 70 years old.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/jan/02/yehey/metro/20080102met2.html
Angara pushes pre-need bill
By: Bernadette E. Tamayo
SEN. Edgardo Angara has called for the promotion of a comprehensive Pre-Need Code to protect the interests of planholders.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-02&sec=4&aid=44362
Palace hails EPC gasoline price rollback
By: Efren Montano
MALACAÑANG has hailed the decision of Eastern Petroleum Corp. (EPC) to extend until midnight of Jan. 6, 2008 the P1 per liter rollback for its gasoline and P0.50 per liter for diesel and kerosene products.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-02&sec=4&aid=44403
Solons meet on budget bill
By: Jester P. Manalastas
HOUSE Committee on Appropriations chairman Edcel Lagman is set to meet his counterpart Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile to discuss provisions of the proposed 2008 national budget.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-02&sec=4&aid=44415
Erap magic ‘alas’ ng oposisyon
ni: (Rey Marfil/Bernard Taguinod)
Maliban sa survey, itinuturing ni opposition Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson bilang isa sa ‘alas’ ng sinumang presidentiable ang suporta ni dating Pangulong Joseph “Erap” Estrada para manalo sa 2010 national election.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/jan0208/headline_story2.htm
January 3, 2008 Mind Bullet Inc.
I.BANNER STORIES
1. Philippine Daily Inquirer
Estrada bid ploy for son Jinggoy -- Drilon
Villar’s running mate?
By Dona Pazzibugan, Jocelyn Uy
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:25:00 01/03/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- The idea that deposed President Joseph Estrada would run again for president in 2010 is just a ploy to ensure that his son, Sen. Jinggoy Estrada, is drafted as the running mate of Senate President Manuel Villar, according to former Senate President Franklin Drilon.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080103-110026/Estrada_bid_ploy_for_son_Jinggoy_--_Drilon
2. The Philippine Star
‘If Erap can run, so can FVR’
By Paolo Romero
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Former President Fidel Ramos may run again for president in 2010 if ousted president and convicted plunderer Joseph Estrada insists on making another pitch for the country’s highest position.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=2008010298
3. Manila Times
Lakas names bets for 2010
Belmonte, Fernando among contenders for President
By Angelo S. Samonte Reporter
The Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats is considering either Quezon City Mayor Feliciano Belmonte or Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Bayani Fernando as its presidential standard-bearer for the 2010 elections, Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye said.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/jan/03/yehey/top_stories/20080103top1.html
4. Malaya
Palace laughs off
Estrada comeback
Says Constitution bars him from running
BY JOCELYN MONTEMAYOR
CHIEF presidential counsel Sergio Apostol yesterday branded the term-sharing proposal being proposed by the opposition in 2010 as unconstitutional as he said it defeats the six-year term of the country’s chief executive.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/jan03/news1.htm
5. Manila Bulletin
6. The Daily Tribune
Gloria to block Erap’s 2010 run
01/03/2008
Seeing a landslide victory in 2010 with former President Joseph Estrada as standard-bearer in an opposition ticket, President Arroyo, through her spokesman, Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye, yesterday warned the former leader against making a run for the presidency in 2010 and vowed to file a disqualification case against Estrada if he insists on running for the top political post.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080103hed1.html
7. Abante
ERAP HANGGANG VP LANG!
Nina ROSE MIRANDA, JULIET DE LOZA, ERALYN PRADO, JB SALARZON at BOYET JADULCO
Mas gusto ng Malacañang na tumakbo na lamang sa mas mababang posisyon si dating Pangulong Joseph Estrada kaysa sumabak sa pampanguluhang bakbakan sa 2010.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/jan0308/default.htm
8. Abante-Tonite
BETS NG PALASYO SA 2010 INILUTANG
ni: Rose Miranda
Inilulutang na ng Malacañang ang kanilang posibleng manok sa 2010 presidential election na kinabibilangan ng dalawang miyembro ng gabinete at isang mayor sa Metro Manila.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/jan0308/headline_story1.htm
9. Pilipino Star Ngayon
Teorya ng intel official: G-2 blast gawa ng anti-Arroyo group
Thursday, January 3, 2008
May posibilidad na ang pagsabog na naganap sa Glorietta 2 sa Makati noong isang taon ay kagagawan ng mga “misguided elements” na gustong wasakin ang administrasyon.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2008010267
10. Journal
WHO’S AFRAID OF ERAP?
By: Alvin Murcia
‘Palace cool just a brave front’
CONTRARY to its claim that it is not bothered by reported plans of ousted President Joseph Estrada to run in 2010, the administration is jittery over the possibility of a comeback bid by the leader of the opposition.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-03&sec=1&aid=44531
11. Business World
RP, China eye new ODA deal
THE PHILIPPINES AND CHINA expect to sign a fresh five-year official development assistance (ODA) package within the year, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said, putting paid to a controversy that some observers said would affect bilateral ties.
http://bworldonline.com/BW010308/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
Labor’s VAT rebate sought, nixed
By Fernan Marasigan and Jun Vallecera
Reporters
A MILITANT legislator seeking to ameliorate the reduced buying power of the people is pushing for the immediate passage of a bill giving additional income-tax exemptions based on accumulated value- added (VAT) tax payments of workers and employees earning no more than P300,000 a year.
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/01032008/headlines01.html
II. POLITICAL
2006 COA REPORT
DPWH project delays cost P5.7B
By Jocelyn Uy
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:09:00 01/03/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- Too much business left unfinished at the Department of Public Works and Highways is bleeding the national coffers dry, according to the Commission on Audit.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080103-110038/DPWH_project_delays_cost_P57B
DOJ chief insists Estrada can’t run
By Leila Salaverria, Christine Avendaño
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:12:00 01/03/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- Deposed President Joseph Estrada’s plan to share a new term in Malacañang with his vice president should he win in 2010 could be for naught because he cannot seek a new term under the Constitution, Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez said Wednesday.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080103-110047/DOJ_chief_insists_Estrada_cant_run
NP confirms it’s Villar for president in 2010
By Jess Diaz
Thursday, January 3, 2008
The Nacionalista Party, one of the country’s oldest political groups, will definitely field Senate President Manuel Villar Jr. as its candidate for president in 2010, former Cavite congressman Gilbert Remulla said yesterday.
Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, an NP member, agrees with Escudero that it is too early to talk about the 2010 elections.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=2008010299
Water rates, NFA rice prices to go up in new year
By Zinnia Dela Peña and Ding Cervantes
Thursday, January 3, 2008
New year, new prices.
Filipinos will pay more for potable water and possibly rice this New Year.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080102103
Workers to keep pressing for P125 wage hike
By Jerome Aning
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 23:01:00 01/02/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- Despite dim prospects for the economy, the militant workers group Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU, First May Movement) on Wednesday said it would renew this year its struggle for higher wages, a halt to inflation, an end to contractualization, and the protection of laborers’ rights
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20080102-109986/Workers_to_keep_pressing_for_P125_wage_hike
Electronic voting in House meets with senator’s approval
By Norman Bordadora
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 22:47:00 01/02/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- Senator Joke Arroyo on Wednesday welcomed the automation of voting in the 240-strong House of Representatives, saying it would relieve the otherwise “excruciating” process.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20080102-109984/Electronic_voting_in_House_meets_with_senators_approval
Palace considering 3 others for president in 2010--official
By Maila Ager
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 15:26:00 01/02/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- Three more, including Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, are being considered by the ruling Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats as potential presidential candidates in 2010, a Palace official said on Wednesday.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20080102-109940/Palace_considering_3_others_for_president_in_2010--official
SC junks claim over Marcos land at Roxas Boulevard
By Tetch Torres
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 19:06:00 01/02/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- The Supreme Court has dismissed a businessman's claim to prime real estate along Roxas Boulevard in Manila, believed to be part of the ill-gotten wealth of former president Ferdinand Marcos.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view/20080102-109959/SC_junks_claim_over_Marcos_land_at_Roxas_Boulevard
Lakas may get De Castro, Roxas or Villar as its 2010 bet
By Christian V. Esguerra
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:10:00 01/03/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- Let the tug-of-war begin.
While deposed President Joseph Estrada appeared to be shopping for a vice presidential candidate, a top official of the administration coalition Wednesday said it was keen on getting one of Estrada’s prospective running mates to run under its banner in the 2010 presidential election.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080103-110039/Lakas_may_get_De_Castro_Roxas_or_Villar_as_its_2010_bet
Palace hopefuls seen to welcome Estrada’s ‘vice’ offer
By Norman Bordadora
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:24:00 01/03/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- Expect the opposition presidential hopefuls to jostle for position as deposed President Joseph Estrada’s running mate in case he runs for president in 2010, the election lawyer of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said Wednesday.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080103-110053/Palace_hopefuls_seen_to_welcome_Estradas_vice_offer
Peace in RP, world Arroyo’s wishes for ’08
By Christine Avendaño
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:25:00 01/03/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- Peace at home and the world at large are what President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was wishing and praying for this new year, her spokesperson, Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye said Wednesday.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080103-110054/Peace_in_RP_world_Arroyos_wishes_for_08
Noynoy mulls charges vs gov’t officials if another Ninoy killer freed
By Christina Mendez
Thursday, January 3, 2008
The son of martyred Sen. Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. threatened yesterday to file criminal and administrative charges against members of the Board of Pardons and Parole (BPP) and other government officials should another convicted killer of his father be set free.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080102104
GMA wishes for peace, better economy
By Paolo Romero
Thursday, January 3, 2008
President Arroyo wished for peace and a better economy this year even as she vowed to work harder to continue the gains the country has posted in 2007, Malacañang said yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080102106
Manila Water rate hike to be charged on staggered basis
By Euan Paulo C. Añonuevo Reporter
In an apparent effort to ease the burden of its new water rates on consumers, Manila Water Co. Inc. (Manila Water) is set to stagger the increases in its rates for the first three months of the year.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/jan/03/yehey/top_stories/20080103top3.html
Bill seeks maternity leave benefits for unwed gov’t workers
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Gabriela party-list Rep. Liza Maza has filed a measure seeking maternity leave benefits for female government workers who get pregnant out of wedlock.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080102115
Reconciled budget bill done this month
Representative Lagman hopes meeting with Senator Enrile can help avoid reenacted budget for 2008
By Maricel V. Cruz Reporter
The bicameral conference committee on the proposed P1.227-trillion national budget for 2008 is expected next week to come up with a reconciled version of the measure to fast track its approval and prevent a reenacted budget.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/jan/03/yehey/metro/20080103met1.html
Malacañang bares three admin top bets for ’10
By Sherwin C. Olaes and Gerry Baldo
01/03/2008
With all focus on a formidable line- up of opposition presidential bets and with deposed President Joseph Estrada seen as eventual leader of the election pack amid a divided opposition, plus the public perception of a Palace unable to field a strong presidential bet for 2010 gaining currency, Malacañang yesterday disclosed that the administration’s prominent political party Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) will be coming out with a “bible” that would be used as a guideline for any presidential aspirant within the administration.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080103hed5.html
Erap ‘di na pwedeng tumakbo sa 2010 – DOJ
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Hindi na maaring tumakbo sa darating na 2010 presidential election si dating Pangulong Joseph Estrada.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2008010272
Palace says allies will get Senate OK on Jpepa
01/03/2008
Malacañang is banking on its few allies in the Senate to convince opposition members of the chamber to approve the controversial Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (Jpepa).
http://www.tribune.net.ph/nation/20080103nat2.html
Term-sharing not possible — Raul
By: Hector Lawas
JUSTICE Secretary Raul Gonzalez yesterday said that former president Joseph Estrada cannot forge any term-sharing agreement with anyone – whether in the administration or the opposition – because “in the first place, the law prohibits him to seek re-election.”
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-03&sec=1&aid=44555
Palace insists measures in place for Jpepa ‘pain’
By Mia M. Gonzalez
Reporter
MALACAÑANG gave assurances Wednesday it has put in place safety nets to offset any disadvantages the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (Jpepa) may have for the country, in a clear effort to push its ratification in the reluctant Senate.
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/01032008/headlines02.html
Labu-labong oposisyon sa 2010 inaasahan
By: Ryan Ponce Pacpaco
INAASAHAN ang “rock and roll” na oposisyon sa 2010 presidential elections katulad noong 2004 dahil sa hindi maawat na pagtakbo ng ilang tinaguriang presidentiables sa kanilang hanay.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-03&sec=4&aid=44511
Lakas adopts wait, see tactics for 2010
By: Raul S. Beltran
LAKAS-CMD, the most dominant among the parties in the pro-administration coalition, is waiting in the sidelines while the opposition remains divided even if it is believed to be preparing for the 2010 presidential election, a party stalwart said yesterday.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-03&sec=4&aid=44521
Lapus slammed for uneven bonus payment
THE Alliance of Concerned Teachers criticized Department of Education Secretary Jesli Lapus for failing to ensure uniform payment of the P10,000 performance bonus to the country’s nearly half-million public school teachers.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-03&sec=4&aid=44523
KMU demands P125 wage hike
THE militant labor group Kilusang Mayo Uno yesterday said it will continue to push for a legislated P125 daily wage hike.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-03&sec=4&aid=44530
Palace hopeful JPEPA will be ratified
By: Tess Bedico
Malacañang yesterday expressed confidence the Senate will ratify the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement this year.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-03&sec=4&aid=44558
January 4, 2008 Mind Bullet Inc.
I.BANNER STORIES
1. Philippine Daily Inquirer
Moderate rise in RP prices seen as world oil hits $100/bbl
Philippine Daily Inquirer, Associated Press
First Posted 01:58:00 01/04/2008
SINGAPORE--Oil prices on Wednesday soared to a record $100 a barrel in New York on escalating violence in Africa's leading oil producer, a weaker US dollar and expectations that global demand for oil will outstrip supplies.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080104-110280/Moderate_rise_in_RP_prices_seen_as_world_oil_hits_100bbl
2. The Philippine Star
Noli on 2010: Count me in
By Pia Lee-Brago
Friday, January 4, 2008
A free-for-all is shaping up ahead of the 2010 presidential election as Vice President Noli de Castro declared his intention to join the fray and square off with heavyweight presidential hopefuls including former presidents Joseph Estrada and Fidel Ramos.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=2008010392
3. Manila Times
Back to ‘Munti’ for Jalosjos
Zamboanga junks writ petition; DOJ orders his return to prison
By Al Jacinto, Correspondent
ZAMBOANGA CITY: A local court has rejected Thursday a petition by convicted child rapist Romeo Jalosjos for the issuance of a writ of habeas corpus—a decision that will lead him back to the national penitentiary.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/jan/04/yehey/top_stories/20080104top1.html
4. Malaya
Oil hits record $100
Stronger peso seen dampening effect on RP
OIL prices vaulted to a record $100 a barrel on Wednesday as violence in Nigeria, tight energy stockpiles and a weaker dollar triggered a surge of speculative buying, dealers said.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/jan04/news1.htm
5. Manila Bulletin
Too early, says Archbishop on polls talk
Arguelles urges officials to concentrate on jobs
Too early, says Archbishop Arguelles on election talk
By LESLIE ANN G. AQUINO
Saying the 2010 presidential elections are still too far away, a senior Catholic prelate yesterday urged those planning to run for president to concentrate on doing their jobs first.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080104113395.html
6. The Daily Tribune
Erap accepts Ramos 2010 run challenge
01/04/2008
Former President Joseph Estrada has taken up the challenge of former President Fidel Ramos who, through his spokesman, threatened to run for the presidential office in 2010 if Estrada throws his hat into the presidential ring.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080104hed1.html
7. Abante
BA’T TAKOT KAYO SA’KIN? -- ERAP
Ulat ng ABANTE REPORTORIAL TEAM
Sa gitna ng kaliwa’t kanang ugong ng pagtakbo diumano ni dating Pangulong Joseph Estrada sa 2010 presidential elections, natatawa na lamang na sinabi ng dating pangulo na hindi niya maunawaan kung bakit marami ang natatakot sa muli niyang pagkandidato.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/jan0408/default.htm
8. Abante-Tonite
BETS NG PALASYO SA 2010 INILUTANG
ni: Rose Miranda
Inilulutang na ng Malacañang ang kanilang posibleng manok sa 2010 presidential election na kinabibilangan ng dalawang miyembro ng gabinete at isang mayor sa Metro Manila.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/jan0308/headline_story1.htm
9. Pilipino Star Ngayon
Labu-labo sa 2010
Ni Malou Escudero
Friday, January 4, 2008
Tiyak nang maglalabo-labo sa 2010 ang mga senador na inaasahang tatakbo sa pagka-pangulo matapos ihayag ng apat na presidential hopefuls na hindi iaatras ang kanilang ambisyon.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=20080103116
10. Journal
I'M NOT RUNNING
By: Alvin Murcia
Erap quashes speculations
MALACAÑANG can rest easy at least as far as former President Joseph Estrada’s reported intentions to regain the presidency is concerned.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-04&sec=1&aid=44646
11. Business World
Gov’t upbeat on investments
BIG-TICKET INVESTMENTS in the mining, energy, infrastructure, and shipping sectors are expected this year given the country’s strong economic fundamentals and generally positive business climate, a senior Trade official yesterday said.
http://bworldonline.com/BW010408/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
P1-T idle resources crimp growth
By Jun Vallecera
Reporter
APPROXIMATELY P1 trillion worth of resources have been intentionally kept away from the broad economy in 2007 so as not to complicate monetary management and allow the government to report all was well with the Philippines.
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/0104&052008/headlines01.html
II. POLITICAL
Estrada to call a meeting of opposition Palace bets
By Christian V. Esguerra, Jocelyn Uy
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:10:00 01/04/2008
INSISTING that Joseph Estrada would run for president in 2010 only as a last resort, his camp Thursday announced that the deposed President would convene the opposition's so-called "deep bench" to come up with a single candidate.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080104-110284/Estrada_to_call_a_meeting_of_opposition_Palace_bets
Estrada can't run, says a writer of 1987 Charter
By Norman Bordadora
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:12:00 01/04/2008
A MEMBER of the Constitutional Commission that drafted the 1987 Charter has put in what may--or may not be--the final word on whether Joseph Estrada can run again for President in 2010: "He cannot."
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080104-110285/Estrada_cant_run_says_a_writer_of_1987_Charter
Comelec top post has 56 bets
By Beverly T. Natividad
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 23:53:00 01/03/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- Some 56 names are being floated by the private sector, non-government organizations, government and civil society as possible nominees for the position of chair of the Commission on Elections.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20080103-110260/Comelec_top_post_has_56_bets
BSP says economic growth this year to be led by industry, services
By Des Ferriols
Friday, January 4, 2008
Bangko Sentral Governor Amando Tetangco Jr. sees economic growth this year led by industry and services with ample push from consumption and investments.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=2008010397
Expect moderate rise in prices of basic goods in January
By Ronnel Domingo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 23:22:00 01/03/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- Prices of basic goods would rise "moderately" this month as global oil prices breached the $100-mark in Asian trading on Thursday, said the Consumer and oil Price Watch.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20080103-110243/Expect_moderate_rise_in_prices_of_basic_goods_in_January
Customs misses P228-B target, but collection improves
By Edu Punay
Friday, January 4, 2008
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) fell short of its P228-billion target revenue in 2007 by some P17 billion, posting a collection of P210.6 billion for the year, Commissioner Napoleon Morales said yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=2008010399
Atienza hopeful of LP unification
By TJ Burgonio
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 21:04:00 01/03/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- Environment Secretary Lito Atienza is still hopeful that the two factions of the Liberal Party would eventually mend fences and close ranks behind one presidential candidate in 2010.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20080103-110194/Atienza_hopeful_of_LP_unification
LP, NP recruiting from Lakas, spokesman reveals
By Maila Ager
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 17:55:00 01/03/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- The ruling Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats revealed on Thursday alleged attempts by the Liberal and Nacionalista Parties to convince its members to join them in preparation for the 2010 elections.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20080103-110180/LP_NP_recruiting_from_Lakas_spokesman_reveals
Panalo ng oposisyon sa 2010 titiyakin ni Erap
Friday, January 4, 2008
Isang multi-party convention ang ipatatawag ni dating Pangulong Estrada sa hanay ng mga opposition para pag-usapan ang tiyak na panalo nila sa panguluhan sa taong 2010.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=20080103117
Clemency asked for Ninoy killers
Public Attorney’s Office cites letter of Mrs. Aquino forgiving the convicted killers of Ninoy
By Jomar Canlas, Reporter
THE Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) on Thursday said that it is about time that convicted killers of Sen. Benigno Aquino be given executive clemency, since former President Corazon C. Aquino already extended forgiveness to them.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/jan/04/yehey/metro/20080104met1.html
13 candidates named for Comelec vacancies
By William B. Depasupil, Reporter
AT least 13 names are now on the short list of the selection committee earlier created by President Gloria Arroyo to screen the nominees for the vacancies in the seven-man board of the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/jan/04/yehey/metro/20080104met3.html
Penalize ‘insensitive’ diplomatic personnel–Villar
Senate President Manuel Villar on Thursday called for sanctions against “insensitive” embassy and consular officials who refuse assistance to distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/jan/04/yehey/metro/20080104met4.html
Erap: Count me out; let young get a chance to lead
FORMER President Joseph Estrada yesterday reiterated he would not seek to regain the presidency that was taken from him in 2001.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/jan04/news2.htm
Bishop tells wannabes to first make sure there will be elections
BY GERARD NAVAL
A FORMER president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines yesterday cautioned 2010 presidential aspirants to be wary of President Arroyo, who he said is still capable of pulling out surprises.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/jan04/news3.htm
Hackers take net surfers to Gloria’s ‘Enchanted Kingdom’
BY ANTHONY IAN CRUZ
PRANKSTERS yesterday hacked websites of at least three government agencies in an apparent protest against President Arroyo.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/jan04/news7.htm
New PAF chief named; turnover rites set today
PRESIDENT Arroyo has appointed Lt. Gen. Pedrito Cadungog, AFP deputy chief of staff, as the new Air Force chief, replacing Lt. Gen. Horacio Tolentino who opted to relinquish his post ahead of his retirement date next month.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/jan04/metro2.htm
Too early, says Archbishop on polls talk
Arguelles urges officials to concentrate on jobs
Too early, says Archbishop Arguelles on election talk
By LESLIE ANN G. AQUINO
Saying the 2010 presidential elections are still too far away, a senior Catholic prelate yesterday urged those planning to run for president to concentrate on doing their jobs first.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080104113395.html
Opposition leaders preparing to hold summit
By BEN R. ROSARIO
The camp of former President Joseph Estrada said yesterday it has started preparations for the holding of a summit of leaders of the political opposition to pave the way for the fielding of a united opposition ticket in the 2010 presidential elections.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080104113396.html
Punish DFA men who do not help OFWs – Villar
Senate President Manny Villar wants embassy and consular personnel of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) who refuse assistance or display incompetence in extending help to Filipinos overseas punished.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080104113400.html
Gordon pooh-poohs Estrada’s ‘plan’ to run anew in 2010
01/04/2008
Administration Sen. Richard Gordon yesterday belittled former President Joseph Estrada’s alleged plans to seek the presidency again in 2010, saying this is not feasible in his present situation.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/nation/20080104nat5.html
Lacson pwedeng paampon sa Lakas
ni: (Rey Marfil)
Kapalit ang kondisyong ‘abandonahin’ si Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at suportahan ang anti-corruption advocacy, handang magpaampon at pumasok sa partidong Lakas-CMD si Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/jan0308/headline_story3.htm
Apela kay Erap: Magpaubaya sa mas bata
ni: (Bernard Taguinod)
Umapela kahapon ang mga militanteng kongresista kay dating Pangulong Joseph Estrada na ibigay na sa mga mas bata ang pagtakbo sa 2010 presidential election at suportahan na lamang nito ang mapipiling kandidato ng oposisyon.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/jan0308/headline_story4.htm
I’m interested – De Castro
By: Cristina Lee-Pisco
VICE President Noli de Castro plans to join the presidential race in 2010.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-04&sec=1&aid=44647
I’m available in 2010 – Gordon
By: Bernadette E. Tamayo
SEN. Richard Gordon has joined the bandwagon of early bird presidential hopefuls.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-04&sec=1&aid=44648
Erap dismayado sa akusasyon ng LP
By: Ryan Ponce Pacpaco
DISMAYADO si dating Pangulong Joseph Estrada sa patutsada ng Liberal Party (LP) na “pain” lamang nito ang mga balita kaugnay sa kanyang posibleng pagtakbo sa 2010 presidential election para kunin ni Senate President Manuel “Manny” Villar ng Nacionalista Party (NP) ang kanyang anak na si Sen. Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada bilang running mate nito.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-04&sec=4&aid=44634
January 5, 2008 Mind Bullet Inc.
I.BANNER STORIES
1. Philippine Daily Inquirer
Arroyo wants energy summit convened
By Christine Avendaño, Abigail L. Ho, Amy R. Remo
Philippine Daily Inquirer, Reuters, Agence France-Presse
First Posted 23:43:00 01/04/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has ordered the immediate convening of an energy summit to help cushion the impact of the record rise of world oil prices on the economy.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080104-110468/Arroyo_wants_energy_summit_convened
2. The Philippine Star
‘Destabilization persists’
By Cecille Suerte Felipe
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Efforts to destabilize the government persist, but Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno said these “will fail as they have failed in the past.”
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080104132
3. Manila Times
Govt bares plot to oust GMA
Interior Secretary Puno: ‘We are not intimidated’
A group of junior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is actively
recruiting soldiers to join a plan to topple the administration of President Gloria Arroyo, a senior government official said on Friday.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/jan/05/yehey/top_stories/20080105top1.html
4. Malaya
Energy summit called
Tariff cut eyed to bring relief from $100 oil
BY REGINA BENGCO
PRESIDENT Arroyo yesterday ordered Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes to call an energy summit following the rise in world crude price to more than $100 per barrel due to a drop in US stockpiles.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/jan05/news1.htm
5. Manila Bulletin
Teodoro agrees: It’s too early
Urges presidential aspirants to focus on jobs Teodoro agrees with Archbishop: It’s too early
Rio Rose Ribaya
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said yesterday he agrees with Lipa City, Batangas, Archbishop Ramon Arguelles that it is too early to think about running for presidency since the presidential election is too far away.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080105113495.html
6. The Daily Tribune
Military, police raise coup d’etat alarm anew
01/05/2008
With the prospect of an extension of the term of Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff, Gen. Hermogenes Esperon Jr., as the day of his retirement nears and with the Palace already preparing for the negative points as a result of this, both the AFP and the Philippine National Police (PNP) leaders, along with the Defense and Interior chiefs, again raised the alarm on coups and destabilization moves by alleged rebel soldiers, saying moves are afoot to topple President Arroyo and her government, claiming that they obtained the information gathered by the intelligence community.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080105hed1.html
7. Abante
EVAT SA LANGIS TANGGALIN NA!
Nina BOYET JADULCO, ERALYN PRADO, ROSE MIRANDA, TINA MENDOZA, JULIET DE LOZA at JB SALARZON
Ipupursige ni Sen. Mar Roxas III ang panukalang magsusulong ng anim na buwang suspensyon ng 12% expanded value added tax (EVAT) sa mga produktong petrolyo sa bansa, ngayong sumirit na sa US$100 kada bariles ang presyo ng krudo sa pandaigdigang merkado.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/jan0508/default.htm
8. Abante-Tonite
9. Pilipino Star Ngayon
Panibagong kudeta kinumpirma!
Ni Joy Cantos
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Niluluto na umano ng mga dismayadong junior officers ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) ang isang panibagong kudeta laban sa administrasyon ni Pangulong Arroyo.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2008010448
10. Journal
OIL SCARE
By: Tess Bedico
Tariff cut eyed once more
AFTER the price of oil on the world market soared to a record $100 a barrel, President Macapagal-Arroyo yesterday ordered Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes to call a summit of energy stakeholders to stave off the alarmingly high oil cost’s impact on domestic prices.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-05&sec=1&aid=44753
11. Business World
BY MARIA KRISTINA C. CONTI, Reporter
Meralco kicking off series of power rate adjustments
Expect higher electricity this year as companies down the supply chain ask for rate increases, the latest of which will be coming from the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco).
http://bworldonline.com/BW010508/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
P1-T idle resources crimp growth
By Jun Vallecera
Reporter
APPROXIMATELY P1 trillion worth of resources have been intentionally kept away from the broad economy in 2007 so as not to complicate monetary management and allow the government to report all was well with the Philippines.
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/0104&052008/headlines01.html
II. POLITICAL
Lakas starts search for 2010 presidential bet this month
By Gil C. Cabacungan Jr., Norman Bordadora
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 23:49:00 01/04/2008
THE RULING LAKAS-CMD will kick off the selection process for its standard-bearer for 2010 in a vision and strategy planning session scheduled this month, with the party's "Big Three"--President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Speaker Jose de Venecia and former President Fidel V. Ramos--expected to call much of the shots.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080104-110470/Lakas_starts_search_for_2010_presidential_bet_this_month
Estrada makes lightning visit to Cebu
By Jhunnex Napallacan
Philippine Daily Inquirer, Cebu Daily News
First Posted 21:55:00 01/04/2008
CEBU CITY, Philippines--Only a few people know it, and Joseph Estrada arrived in Cebu and left without the usual fanfare.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080104-110448/Estrada_makes_lightning_visit_to_Cebu
Fernando says he's running; Teodoro: idea crossed his mind
By DJ Yap, Nikko Dizon
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 23:52:00 01/04/2008
THE CHAIR of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, Bayani Fernando, has thrown his hat in the increasingly crowded ring of presidential aspirants.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080104-110471/Fernando_says_hes_running_Teodoro_idea_crossed_his_mind
Palace: Arroyo not told of Super Lotto price hike
By Jeannette Andrade, Christine Avendaño, Beverly T. Natividad
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 23:53:00 01/04/2008
THE PHILIPPINE Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) maintains that the Palace had been duly informed of the increase in its Super Lotto ticket price for the 6/49 game before it was implemented.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080104-110472/Palace_Arroyo_not_told_of_Super_Lotto_price_hike
The last word: Estrada cannot run for president
By Fr. Joaquin G. Bernas, S.J.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 23:55:00 01/04/2008
FRONT PAGES are once again abuzz with speculation that former President Joseph Estrada might run for reelection in 2010. Estrada himself has denied any intention of running for the presidency and I have no reason not to believe him. But until what lawyers call an "actual case" is brought before the Supreme Court and receives a definitive solution, the question will keep cropping up—even if those who raise it might have an agenda and ulterior motives other than reelection.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080104-110473/The_last_word_Estrada_cannot_run_for_president
FATHER OF THE BRIDE
Charlie 'Atong' Ang granted permit to go to US
By Jocelyn Uy
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 20:26:00 01/04/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- Charlie "Atong" Ang will get to attend his daughter's wedding in Las Vegas, Nevada after all.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080104-110428/Charlie_Atong_Ang_granted_permit_to_go_to_US
OSG opposes gov't-backed bloc's bid in Philcomsat
By Jocelyn Uy
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 21:39:00 01/04/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- The office of the Solicitor General has asked the Sandiganbayan to dismiss a case filed by the government-backed directors of the Philcomsat group of companies in relation to the board elections that private shareholders held two months ago.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080104-110445/OSG_opposes_govt-backed_blocs_bid_in_Philcomsat
Puno to presidential bets: Be ready for political attacks
By Thea Alberto
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 19:20:00 01/04/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- Presidential aspirants planning to run in the 2010 polls must be prepared to become a target of political attacks, Local Government and Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno said Friday.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20080104-110418/Puno_to_presidential_bets_Be_ready_for_political_attacks
Destabilization plots persist but will fail--security execs
By Joel Guinto, Thea Alberto
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 14:29:00 01/04/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- Efforts to destabilize the government will persist this year, security officials said Friday but assured that these would fail.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20080104-110367/Destabilization_plots_persist_but_will_fail--security_execs
GMA has 54 advisers, assistants
By Jess Diaz
Saturday, January 5, 2008
How many undersecretaries and assistant secretaries does it take to run a government?
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080104133
Melo, poll watchdog head pushed for Comelec
By Edu Punay
Saturday, January 5, 2008
An election watchdog affiliated with the Catholic Church has nominated retired Supreme Court Justice Jose Melo and lawyer Carlos Medina to the post of chairman of the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080104134
BF, Teodoro also eyed as admin presidential bets
By Jaime Laude and Michael Punongbayan
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Two more administration officials voiced their readiness yesterday to join the long procession of presidential hopefuls.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080104135
GMA calls for energy summit as oil prices hit $100/barrrel
By Paolo Romero
Saturday, January 5, 2008
President Arroyo called yesterday for an energy summit this month to find ways of easing the impact of rising global crude prices which hit a record level of $100 per barrel on Thursday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080104139
PCSO asked to justify ticket price increase
By Marvin Sy
Saturday, January 5, 2008
President Arroyo has directed the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to explain the increase in its lottery ticket price earlier this week.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080104143
Atong to fly to Vegas
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Former gaming consultant Charlie “Atong” Ang was permitted by the Sandiganbayan yesterday to fly to Las Vegas, Nevada to attend the wedding of his daughter on Jan. 19.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080104145
Ex-Presidents can run under ‘amended’ Constitution
By Jomar Canlas, Reporter
Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez has advised former presidents of the Philippines to “amend the Constitution” if they again want to seek the country’s highest office. He was apparently referring to Corazon Aquino, Fidel Ramos and Joseph Estrada.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/jan/05/yehey/top_stories/20080105top2.html
For President sa 2010: Belmonte, Teodoro, Bayani pinagpipilian ng Lakas
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Tatlong kaalyado ni Pangulong Arroyo sa partido LAKAS ang kabilang sa pinagpipiliang pambato para sa 2010 presdential elections.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2008010450
Pagtaas ng presyo ng lotto gagamitin sa 2010?
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Mistulang iniuugnay ang pagtataas ng presyo ng lotto tickets sa paparating na 2010 Presidential elections.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2008010452
Tariff cut on imported oil mulled
President Gloria Arroyo is considering cutting import tariffs on petroleum imports to help the Philippines cushion the impact of record-high crude oil prices, her spokesman said on Friday.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/jan/05/yehey/top_stories/20080105top3.html
Erap-Eddie match seen spurring Gloria to stay beyond 2010
BY GERARD NAVAL
SOLIDARITY Philippines, a Church backed social justice group, yesterday warned that the possibility of former presidents Joseph Estrada and Fidel Ramos seeking another term could spur President Arroyo to stay beyond 2010.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/jan05/news3.htm
Teodoro not ruling out new coup try
BY VICTOR REYES
DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. yesterday said he was not discounting the possibility that rightist groups would launch another attempt to grab power this year.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/jan05/news4.htm
Malacañang not interested in ousting JDV
Ben R. Rosario
Malacañang yesterday washed its hands off any bid to oust Jose de Venecia as speaker of the House of Representatives.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080105113497.html
AFP vigilant amid rumors of destabilization
Rio Rose Ribaya
Talk of destabilization efforts by military rebels continues to hound the Arroyo administration, defense and military officials disclosed at the New Year’s Call in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City yesterday.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080105113499.html
Energy summit called to meet expected rise in fuel costs
David Cagahastian
President Arroyo yesterday ordered the Department of Energy (DoE) to speed up the development of alternative energy sources and study the possible reduction of tariff on oil to lessen the impact of rising prices of oil in the world market.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MTNN20080105113501.html
Palace asks PCSO to explain price increase
Genalyn D. Kabiling
President Arroyo could stop the latest increase in the price of lotto tickets if she finds the explanation of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) unreasonable, Malacanang said yesterday
http://www.mb.com.ph/MTNN20080105113502.html
Bishop says greed reason for price hike
Leslie Ann G. Aquino
The increase in the price of Lotto tickets is meant to rake in more money for the administration, Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Oscar Cruz said yesterday.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MTNN20080105113503.html
DoJ chief sweetens Cha-cha pot
01/05/2008
Malacañang and its allies have not given up on Charter change (Cha-cha) to lengthen their stay in political power.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080105hed2.html
Erap pardon meant to divide opposition in 2010, Gloria ally says
By Angie M. Rosales and Sherwin C. Olaes
01/05/2008
Malacañang sees defeat from the opposition in the 2010 presidential elections.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080105hed3.html
GMA panics over latest world oil price hike, calls for energy summit
01/05/2008
President Arroyo will call for an energy summit to draw mitigating measures to be undertaken by the government following the record-high increase in the prices of oil in the world market which has reached $100 to a barrel yesterday.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080105hed4.html
GMA, ‘breath of life’ hindi ‘kiss of death’ -- Palasyo
Ni Rose Miranda
Inilarawan kahapon ng Malacañang na “breath of life” si Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ng sinumang presidential candidate na bebendisyunan nito sa 2010.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/jan0508/news02.htm
15% hike sa Skyway tool fee iniumang
(Irish Ann Cruz/Noel Abuel)
Posibleng magkaroon ng 15% na pagtaas sa Skyway toll fee sa ilalim ng bagong management ng Skyway operations.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/jan0508/news04.htm
Kita sa P20 lotto ipopondo sa 2010
ni: (Irish Ann Cruz/Bernard Taguinod/Rose Miranda)
Nangangamba si Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Oscar Cruz na posibleng gamitin ng kasalukuyang administrasyon ang kikitain sa pinataas na halaga ng lotto ticket upang pondohan ang pangangampanya ng mga manok nito sa darating na 2010 elections.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/jan0508/headline_story_2.htm
Gloria kinalampag sa EVAT sa langis
ni: (Rey Marfil)
Sa harap ng kawalang suporta sa ilang kasamahan sa Mataas na Kapulungan ng Kongreso, direktang kinalampag ni Sen. Mar Roxas si Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo para gawing prayoridad ang suspensyon sa expanded value added tax (EVAT) na ipinapataw sa lahat ng produktong petrolyo.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/jan0508/headline_story_4.htm
Gordon: Erap pinalaya para wasakin ang oposisyon
HINDI si dating Pangulong Joseph Estrada ang sagot para mapagkaisa nito ang buong hanay ng oposisyon kundi ito pa umano ang magiging dahilan upang tuluyan nang magkawatak-watak ang mga ‘kritiko’ ng Pangulong Arroyo.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-05&sec=1&aid=44727
Magdalos continue destab plot -- Puno
By: Fernando M. Cariaso
A GROUP of junior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines is actively recruiting soldiers to join a plan to topple the administration of President Arroyo, Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno yesterday revealed.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-05&sec=4&aid=44719
PCSO pinagpapaliwanag sa lotto ticket price hike
By: Efren Montano
IKINAGULAT ng Malacañang ang pagtataas ng 6-49 super lotto tickets mula P10 sa P20 kada taya.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-05&sec=4&aid=44726
Bishop hits PCSO, PAGCOR
By: Lee Ann P. Ducusin
A CATHOLIC bishop yesterday lashed out at the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation for their alleged greed for money.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-05&sec=4&aid=44743
LP yet to pick standard bearer
By: Bernadette E. Tamayo
STRESSING that it can stand on its own, the Liberal Party is not heeding the call of former President Joseph Estrada to have a “single opposition candidate” in the 2010 presidential elections.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-05&sec=4&aid=44756
Palace not worried on destabilization
By: Tess Bedico
DESTABILIZATION moves in the military are a thing of the past.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-05&sec=4&aid=44755
Enough planning — Roxas
By: Bernadette E. Tamayo
SEN. Mar Roxas has appealed to fellow political leaders to focus on helping the poor and not on their 2010 presidential plans.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-05&sec=4&aid=44758
January 7, 2008 Mind Bullet Inc.
I.BANNER STORIES
1. Philippine Daily Inquirer
Estrada vows to name grafters in his book
An entire chapter devoted to exposés
By Jocelyn Uy
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:01:00 01/07/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- Aside from seeking to unite the opposition before the 2010 elections, deposed President Joseph Estrada has another enterprise that will keep him busy the rest of the year.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080107-110775/Estrada_vows_to_name_grafters_in_his_book
2. The Philippine Star
Government preparing to cut oil import tariffs anew
By Iris Gonzales
Monday, January 7, 2008
The government is preparing to slash tariffs anew on imported crude oil in the aftermath of the $100 per barrel oil price surge in the world market.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=2008010693
3. Manila Times
Comelec ‘threatens’ stability, democracy
By William B. Depasupil, Reporter
Unless electoral reforms are implemented—including a revamp of the Commission on Elections (Comelec)—political instability will persist and continue undermining the country’s democracy, the National Security Adviser said Sunday.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/jan/07/yehey/top_stories/20080107top1.html
4. Malaya
Esperon makes pitch
for his extension
Says stay will sustain momentum in fight vs rebellion
BY VICTOR REYES
THE biggest challenge facing the military this year is "sustaining the momentum" in the counter-insurgency campaign, and AFP chief Gen. Hermogenes Esperon, in an apparent pitch for extension, said he is willing to have his term extended so he could continue leading the fight against insurgents.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/jan07/news1.htm
5. Manila Bulletin
6. The Daily Tribune
SENATE TO RESUME ZTE DEAL PROBE
New witness to bare details on NBN scam
By Angie M. Rosales
01/07/2008
A new witness is expected to reveal more details into the botched $330-million National Broadband Network (NBN) deal that the government signed with Chinese supplier ZTE and was found to be pockmarked with kickbacks when the Senate resumes an inquiry into the deal this month.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080107hed1.html
7. Abante
NO ELECTION NILULUTO!
ABANTE REPORTORIAL TEAM
Naniniwala ang mga lider ng oposisyon na palihim na kumikilos ang Malacañang upang ipilit ng mga kaalyado ni Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo na isulong ang Charter Change (ChaCha) bago sumapit ang taong 2010 upang hindi na magkaroon ng halalan at manatili sa kapangyarihan ang kasalukuyang administrasyon.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/jan0708/default.htm
8. Abante-Tonite
3 MANOK NG PALASYO, PANG-SENADOR LANG!
Ni Bernard Taguinod
Bagama’t mismong ang palasyo ng Malacañang ang nagpalutang sa pangalan nina Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Bayani Fernando, Defense Sec. Gilbert Teodoro at Quezon City Mayor Feliciano Belmonte bilang pinagpipiliang manok para sa 2010 presidential election, wala umano sa mga ito ang magiging standard bearer ng administrasyon.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/jan0605/headline_story_1.htm
9. Pilipino Star Ngayon
PNP magpapalakas ng puwersa
Ni Danilo Garcia
Monday, January 7, 2008
Upang mas epektibong malabanan ang kriminalidad, nais magpalakas ngayong taon ng Philippine National Police (PNP) sa pagdaragdag ng teknolohiya at gamit katulad ng pagbili ng tatlong helicopter na epektibong gagamitin sa paghahabol sa mga kriminal na mabilis na nakakatakas sa kabila ng mga checkpoints.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2008010639
10. Journal
NO POLLS?
By: Alvin Murcia
Black & White group airs warning
THE Black and White Movement fears that elections might not be held in 2010 because the administration lacks a strong candidate for president.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-07&sec=1&aid=44959
11. Business World
Summit draws expectations
SECTORS WITH GREATER STAKE in the movement of world oil prices want the energy summit called by the Palace on Friday last week to identify both quick solutions, such as for the transport sector, as well as long-term objectives.
http://bworldonline.com/BW010708/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
Oil-price ‘relief’ menu up
By Butch Fernandez and Mia Gonzalez
Reporters
ALL measures to ease the impact of high oil prices must be focused on Juan de la Cruz, and must be felt as soon as possible. It would seem this is the senators’ counter view to a Malacañang oil summit that would discuss such high subjects as improving policy and programs, attracting technology investments—among others—as actions to cope with soaring oil prices, reaching $100 to a barrel last week, that impact severely on the common man.
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/01072008/headlines01.html
II. POLITICAL
Binay for 2010? Noli open to opposition
By Jose Rodel Clapano
Monday, January 7, 2008
Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay yesterday confirmed he would throw his hat in the 2010 presidential derby, even as Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Bayani Fernando expressed willingness to slug it out, too.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=2008010694
Erap to join forces with Cory vs Cha-cha
Monday, January 7, 2008
Pardoned former President Joseph Estrada yesterday said he would join forces with former President Corazon Aquino and some Church leaders to block proposals on Charter change aimed primarily at lifting the single-term limit for the president.
As this developed, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, Villar’s ally at the Nacionalista Party, reiterated anew the NP’s full support for Villar’s presidential bid.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=2008010695
Presidential hopefuls should quit Senate, says Tatad
By Jess Diaz
Monday, January 7, 2008
Senate President Manuel Villar Jr., Sen. Loren Legarda, Sen. Mar Roxas, and other presidential hopefuls in the Senate should quit their posts once they file their certificates of candidacy in the 2010 elections.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=2008010699
Palace exec wants Comelec replaced with interim group
By Paolo Romero
Monday, January 7, 2008
A Malacañang official proposed yesterday drastic reforms in the country’s electoral system including replacing the Commission on Elections (Comelec) with an interim organization to bring back the people’s trust in the poll body.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080106100
House bill seeks use of non-lethal weapon for law enforcers
Monday, January 7, 2008
A bill filed at the House of Representatives seeks to require law enforcement agents to use non-lethal weapons as part of a total gun ban.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080106101
Nene backs 2-strike policy on Cabinet appointees bypassed by CA
Monday, January 7, 2008
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel Jr. has backed a proposal that Cabinet members repeatedly bypassed by the Commission on Appointments must no longer be reappointed by the President.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080106103
Razon wants an IT-capable police force
By Cecille Suerte Felipe
Monday, January 7, 2008
In the current age of information technology (IT) everyone must be computer literate, particularly policemen.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080106104
Study: More Pinoys now consider renewable energy as solution to rising oil prices
By Katherine Adraneda
Monday, January 7, 2008
A year-long study conducted by a stakeholder relations firm showed many Filipinos now consider renewable energy development as the solution to the swelling global prices of fuel and other petroleum products.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080106106
Stiffer penalties sought for crimes of indecency
By Delon Porcalla
Monday, January 7, 2008
A senior member of the House of Representatives has filed a bill seeking to impose stiffer penalties on perpetrators of highly scandalous crimes that promote indecency.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080106108
VP Noli de Castro says he could do more to serve country
But stops short of declaring 2010 presidential bid
By Tarra Quismundo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 15:27:00 01/06/2008
MANILA, Philippines--Amid speculations about his next career move, Vice President Noli de Castro gave on Sunday the strongest signal yet that he might seek the country's top post in the 2010 elections.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20080106-110704/VP_Noli_de_Castro_says_he_could_do_more_to_serve_country
Charter change push may sneak through 2010 frenzy--Binay
By DJ Yap
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 15:25:00 01/06/2008
MANILA, Philippines--All this talk about 2010 should not distract the opposition from its role as watchdog of the administration, especially attempts to revive constitutional reforms or "Charter change," Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay, a prospective presidential candidate, warned on Sunday.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20080106-110703/Charter_change_push_may_sneak_through_2010_frenzy--Binay
De Castro is best bet of administration
By Norman Bordadora
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 00:08:00 01/06/2008
MANILA, Philippines--The opposition views Vice President Noli De Castro as the “most formidable” contender that the administration can field in the 2010 presidential election.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20080106-110599/De_Castro_is_best_bet_of_administration
Monday, January 07, 2008
De Castro may contend in 2010
Vice-President said he can serve the country if given a ‘longer term’
By Francis Earl A. Cueto, Reporter
VICE-President Noli de Castro strongly hinted on Sunday of his intentions to drop his hat into the 2010 presidential race, stating that he can still serve the country better on a longer term.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/jan/07/yehey/metro/20080107met1.html
Senators seek housing loan restructuring
By Efren L. Danao, Senior Reporter
Senators Juan Miguel Zubiri, Jinggoy Estrada and Rodolfo Biazon are pressing for a restructuring of socialized and low-cost housing loans to benefit homeowners who had defaulted in the payment of their monthly amortization, but whose default was not of their own doing.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/jan/07/yehey/metro/20080107met2.html
‘Oil summit better than doing nothing’
MALACAÑANG yesterday defended President Arroyo’s convening of an energy summit, saying it is not a political gimmick but meant to pick the brains of stakeholders.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/jan07/news2.htm
NP in hunt for a ‘few good men’
THE Nacionalista Party (NP) is looking for a "few good men" to boost its political stock in 2010, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano and party secretary general said yesterday.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/jan07/news4.htm
Talks about 2010 premature: Binay
MAKATI Mayor Jejomar Binay, United Opposition president, yesterday branded as premature talks and speculations about the 2010 presidential election and instead called on presidential aspirants to focus their energies on pressing problems.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/jan07/news5.htm
Pinoy WWII veterans to get $90M a year
01/07/2008
Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. yesterday announced that the United States House of Representatives, headed by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has assured that a bill that would provide $90 million a year to Filipino World War II veterans is being prioritized in Capitol Hill.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080107hed2.html
Marcos heirs move to claim surrendered assets
By Bobbit Mariano
01/07/2008
The Marcos family had moved to recover assets surrendered by business associate Jose Y. Campos to the government in a move that could be a precedent to other surrendered assets allegedly owned by the late President Ferdinand Marcos.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080107hed3.html
Villar won’t give way to Noli in 2010 — Cayetano
01/07/2008
Senate President Manuel Villar Jr. will not back down to pave the way for Vice President Noli de Castro, known to be a close personal friend and fellow “Wednesday Group” member in the chamber, in the presidential race in 2010.
“I think for the Senate president, it’s presidency or nothing,” Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, a partymate of Villar in the Nacionalista Party (NP), yesterday said.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080107hed4.html
Repeal of Oil Deregulation Law agenda in energy summit — Palace
01/07/2008
The proposed scrapping of the Oil Deregulation Law will be one of the talking points of the scheduled energy summit ordered last weekend by President Arroyo, Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye yesterday said.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080107hed5.html
Japanese envoy sees Jpepa OK this year
01/07/2008
Japan’s envoy to the Philippines over the weekend said he expects the approval and early entry into force this year of the free trade agreement forged between Manila and Tokyo amid delays in the pact’s ratification in the Philippine Senate, as the Japanese Embassy has been providing the needed push for the pact’s final approval.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/nation/20080107nat1.html
Militante ‘itsapwera’ sa energy summit
Nina ROSE MIRANDA at JULIET DE LOZA
Pangunahin sa ipapatawag na energy sum-mit ng pamahalaan ang panukalang pagbasura sa oil deregulation law.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/jan0708/news02.htm
Energy summit sampal kay Sec. Reyes
ni:(Boyet Jadulco/Bernard Taguinod)
Malaking sampal kay Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes ang pagpapatawag ni Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ng energy summit dahil ipinakita nitong inutil ang opisyal sa pagharap ng problema sa pagtaas ng presyo ng langis.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/jan0605/headline_story_2.htm
Rep. Romualdez to ‘presidentiables’: Stop talking politics, combat hunger
By: Ryan Ponce Pacpaco
“THE 2010 election is still far off. Why not the concerns of some politicians be converted on how they will make the masses big earners instead of engaging too much in their political plans at this very early stage?”
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-07&sec=1&aid=44969
Opposition’s priority: role as fiscalizer
By: Alvin Murcia
INSTEAD of preoccupying itself with the 2010 elections, the opposition should first focus on its role as fiscalizer, Makati Mayor and United Opposition president Jejomar C. Binay said yesterday.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-07&sec=4&aid=0
Bayani sees self as Lakas bet in 2010
By: Alvin Murcia
CHAIRMAN Bayani Fernando of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority yesterday claimed he could be the administration’s standard bearer in the 2010 presidential election.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-07&sec=4&aid=44896
Pagbasura sa EVAT isusulong ng An Waray
By: Ryan Ponce Pacpaco
MULING iginiit kahapon ng isang kongresistang Waray ang paglilibre sa
pagbabayad ng 12 porsiyentong expanded value added tax (EVAT) sa mga
produktong petrolyo, kuryente at tubig.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-07&sec=4&aid=44913
Faulty democracy breeds corruption -- Intengan
THE present political system has contributed to the corruption of government and degradation of society because traditional politicians do not only abet or tolerate corruption, they encourage it.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-07&sec=4&aid=44925
Oil summit for real — Palace
By: Efren Montano
MALACAÑANG has not discounted the possibility of scrapping the oil deregulation law to address the problem of soaring oil prices.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-07&sec=4&aid=44974
Bare Comelec nominees — Gordon
By: Bernadette E. Tamayo
MALACAÑANG should publish the complete list of 56 possible nominees for the position of chairman of the Commission on Elections.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-07&sec=4&aid=44975
People will nix Cha-cha -- Roxas
By: Bernadette E. Tamayo
SENATOR Mar Roxas believes that any supposed move by the Palace to suspend the 2010 national elections -- such as reviving Charter change initiatives -- will be rejected by the citizenry.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-01-07&sec=4&aid=44979
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