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I. BANNER STORIES
Nation prays for Cory Aquino
Democracy icon fighting colon cancer
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:33:00 03/25/2008
MANILA, Philippines—The prayers of all Filipino priests were pledged Monday by Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales for former President Corazon Aquino, who is afflicted with colon cancer.
Cory stricken with cancer
By Christina Mendez
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Corazon Aquino, icon of Philippine democracy, is suffering from colon cancer.
The former president’s illness was announced on national TV yesterday by her only son, Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, and youngest daughter Kris.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080324172
3. Manila Times
Cory Aquino battling colon cancer –Kris
Bishops, political leaders extend prayers, support
Former President Corazon Aquino has been diagnosed with colon cancer, her
children said Monday, asking the country to pray for the 74-year-old’s speedy recovery. “The results show our mother is suffering from cancer of the colon,” Kris Aquino, the former president’s daughter, said during a press conference in Quezon City with her brother, Sen. Benigno Aquino 3rd, by her side.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/mar/25/yehey/top_stories/20080325top1.html
4. Malaya
Cory stricken with cancer
‘Pray for our mother’s recovery’
FORMER President Corazon Aquino is suffering from colon cancer, her family said yesterday.
The 75-year-old icon of People Power was diagnosed with the disease two weeks ago, her daughter Kris said in an emotional announcement aired over national television.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/mar25/news1.htm
Hero’s welcome for Pacquiao
Attends mass at Quiapo Church, calls on GMA
Pacquiao gets hero’s welcome, honored tonight with Elorde Award at Manila Hotel
By NATALIE JANE MALAYO
Cheers and applause rose above the usual hustle and bustle of Manila’s Quiapo District yesterday as Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao arrived at the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene to hear a thanksgiving mass for his victory in Las Vegas, Nevada.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080325120184.html
GMA’s performance, trust ratings nosedive nationwide
03/25/2008
President Arroyo has lost the trust of the Filipino majority with 57 percent of respondents in the Pulse Asia survey conducted nationwide saying they have little, or no trust in her, with a mere 19 percent saying they trust her.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080325hed1.html
7. Abante
Palasyo sa taumbayan
MAGTIPID NGA KAYO SA KANIN!
Nina ROSE MIRANDA, BOYET JADULCO, CHRISTINE AGUS,
ERALYN PRADO, BELL DESOLO at NOEL ABUEL
Hindi dapat magsayang ng pangunahing butil upang makaiwas sa sinasabing nakaumang na problema sa bigas.
Ito ang isa sa mga solusyong itinutulak ng Malacañang sa nasabing problema bagama’t pinaninindigan pa rin nito na walang krisis sa supply ng naturang butil.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/mar2508/default.htm
RIOT AT HOARDING SA BIGAS BANTAYAN
Rey Marfil
Hindi malayong magkaroon ng hoarding at riot sa bigas kapag hindi kaagad nalapatan ng solusyon ang kinakaharap na problema ng bansa sa supply ng butil na pangunahing pagkain ng mga Filipino.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/mar2508/news1.htm
Cory merong colon cancer
Nina Malou Escudero at Rudy Andal
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Merong sakit na colon cancer si dating Pangulong Corazon Aquino, ayon sa anak niyang aktres at television host na si Kris.
Sinabi ni Kris sa isang pahayag kahapon na lumitaw sa maraming pagsusuri ang naturang sakit ng kanyang ina.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2008032438
10. Journal
POLL EXEC SLAIN
By: Lee Ann P. Ducusin
Another Comelec official gunned down in broad daylight
A POLL official was shot and killed yesterday after high noon by a gunman just outside the Commission on Elections office in Intramuros, Manila, less than a year after the killing of the man he replaced as Comelec legal chief.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-03-25&sec=1&aid=53661
11. Business World
Gov’t opts for longer-dated debt
‘We just want to have a positive yield curve’ — Treasury’s Tan
THE GOVERNMENT will not auction 91-day and 182-day Treasury bills in the second quarter but will instead auction longer-dated debt to raise P84 billion, the Bureau of the Treasury yesterday said.
http://bworldonline.com/BW032508/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
Data sharing to boost BIR take
By Max V. de Leon
Reporter
THE Department of Finance (DOF) is set to issue an order implementing information sharing between the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and local government units (LGUs) as a way to ramp up the revenue collection of both the national and local governments.
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/03252008/headlines01.html
II. POLITICAL
Villar seeks study on Spratlys
Experts’ opinion sought on exploration deal
By Dona Pazzibugan
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:32:00 03/25/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- Senate President Manuel Villar has sought independent expert opinion to evaluate the controversial joint exploration agreement that the Philippines has entered into with China and Vietnam in the disputed Spratlys chain in the South China Sea.
Arroyo trust, approval ratings down
By Kate V. Pedroso
Philippine Daily Inquirer, INQUIRER.net
First Posted 04:30:00 03/25/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Unresolved controversies hounding her administration appear to be taking their toll on the approval and trust ratings of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Opposition senators top latest Pulse Asia survey
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:37:00 03/25/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Virtually all senators enjoyed near to big majority approval ratings, with opposition senators scoring better than their counterparts aligned with the administration, according to results of the latest survey conducted by Pulse Asia Inc.
Arroyo won’t visit Kalayaan isles
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:48:00 03/25/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Hermogenes Esperon said Monday morning that President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was set to visit the contested Kalayaan Island Group (Spratlys) but later in the day, Malacañang denied it.
Melo assumes post today
By Paolo Romero
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Former Supreme Court Justice Jose Melo starts working today as Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman after Malacañang formally submitted yesterday his ad interim appointment papers to the Commission on Appointments (CA).
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080324174
RP in last-minute scramble to beat deadline on Spratlys
By the VERA Files
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
(Conclusion)
A month before the May 13, 2009 deadline, the Philippine government intends to submit a claim before the United Nations over its extended continental shelf, which scientists and legal experts say include the resource-rich Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) and other disputed territories. http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080324175
RP has enough rice – GMA
By Charlie Lagasca
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
DUPAX DEL NORTE, Nueva Vizcaya – President Arroyo yesterday brushed aside fears of a growing rice shortage, saying such worries were without basis since supplies of the staple as well as corn were more than enough to meet the needs of the country.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080324176
GMA approval rating dives
By Helen Flores
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
President Arroyo’s approval and trust ratings have dropped while opposition senators continue to enjoy improved marks amid a corruption scandal that has sparked renewed calls for the President’s resignation, the latest survey showed.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080324177
Comelec exec in ‘Hello, Garci’ tapes gunned down
By Nestor Etolle
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
The man who replaced the slain Commission on Elections (Comelec) legal department director was himself shot as he was walking back to his office from a restaurant in Intramuros, Manila yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080324178
Remember Mawanay? He’s back to seek DOJ protection from Lacson
By Mike Frialde
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
From out of the blue, controversial witness Angelo Mawanay deal.
Gonzalez first advised Mawanay to file a police report and submit his written statement to the DOJ for evaluation.
Mawanay claimed he was referred to the DOJ by Speaker Prospero Nograles and was even accompanied by Nograles’ chief of staff to the DOJ yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080324181
Palace wants final say on Sumilao compromise deal
By Marvin Sy
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Malacañang said yesterday any compromise agreement reached by the Sumilao farmers of Bukidnon and San Miguel Corp. would have to go through the Office of the President as the final arbiter in the case.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080324182
RP to meet deadline on Spratlys claim – Palace
By Paolo Romero
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
The Philippines’ claim on the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) remains strong despite reports that neglect and squabbles among government officials have jeopardized the country’s stake in the potentially resource-rich disputed islands in the South China Sea, Palace officials said yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080324183
Nograles vows not to be a globe-trotting speaker
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Speaker Prospero Nograles has vowed that he would not use government funds for unnecessary foreign travels and lavish receptions for foreign dignitaries.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080324190
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