I. BANNER STORIES
NFA sells 1-kg rice packs to retailers
Gov’t move seen as sign of a crisis
By Anselmo Roque, TJ Burgonio, Amy R. Remo
Philippine Daily Inquirer, Central Luzon Desk
First Posted 01:02:00 04/01/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Guarding against diversion of its subsidized rice, the National Food Authority has started distributing one-kilogram packs, instead of the usual 50-kg bags, to retailers in Central Luzon provinces.
3. Manila Times
GMA strikes back at critics
Fighting graft, boosting reforms among priorities
By Angelo S. Samonte Reporter
Battling corruption, sustaining economic reforms, and encouraging more investments are her higher concerns in her last two years in office, President Gloria Arroyo told industry leaders in Hong Kong on Monday.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/apr/01/yehey/top_stories/20080401top1.html
4. Malaya
'Ermita stand absurd'
Senators slam new 'gag' order
SENATORS yesterday expressed outrage over remarks of Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita that the Senate should first publish its rules and procedures before it can summon cabinet members to its inquiries.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/apr01/news1.htm
GMA invites foreign investors
At 11th Asian Investment Conference in HK
Investments in profitable sectors urged
By GENALYN D. KABILING
HONG KONG (Via PLDT) – President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo yesterday vowed to free the country from corruption and inefficiency as she invited foreign businessmen to invest in the country’s profitable sectors such as manufacturing, technology, tourism, and real estate.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080401120704.html
Sweden closes embassy, to phase out dev’t aid
By Michaela P. del Callar
03/31/2008
Sweden closed its embassy in the country yesterday, a month ahead of schedule, and will phase out bilateral development assistance.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080331hed1.html
7. Abante
2 SA 3 PINOY: MAS HIRAP NGAYON
Nina ROSE MIRANDA at JB SALARZON
Dalawa sa bawat tatlong Filipino ang naniniwala at nakakaramdam na lalo pang sumama ang ekonomiya ng bansa sa nakalipas na tatlong taon.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/apr0108/default.htm
MAFIA INGINUSO SA RICE SHORTAGE
Rey Marfil at Bernard Taguinod
Mismong kaalyado ng Malacañang sa Senado ang nagnguso sa tinaguriang rice mafia sa loob ng Department of Agriculture (DA) kaugnay ng nararanasang kakulangan ng supply ng bigas sa bansa.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/apr0108/news1.htm
10. Journal
HARD TIMES
By: Tess Bedico
Pulse Asia survey shows Pinoys believe RP in worse straits
TWO out of every three Filipinos believe that the economy has worsened in the last three years while a bigger number said they personally felt the economic deterioration, according to the latest Pulse Asia survey.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-04-01&sec=1&aid=54410
11. Business World
BY ANNA BARBARA L. LORENZO, Reporter
New tax measures backed by Finance
THE PHILIPPINES WILL CONTINUE TO LAG BEHIND its Southeast Asian neighbors if lawmakers fail to pass legislative measures seeking to rationalize fiscal incentives and raise excise taxes.
http://bworldonline.com/BW040108/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
Oil prices may fuel inflation
By Jun Vallecera
Reporter
THE price of various commodities, particularly those of food and oil, were seen in March to push inflation higher, averaging between 5.3 percent up to 5.9 percent during the period.
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/04012008/headlines01.html
II. POLITICAL
Villar: Senate will continue graft probes
By Gil C. Cabacungan Jr., Dona Pazzibugan
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:47:00 04/01/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Senate President Manuel Villar and Sen. Francis Pangilinan want the Senate to proceed with its investigation of corruption-tainted government projects to show that it is not backing down in spite of the setback it suffered in the Supreme Court and Malacañang’s gloating over it.
Arroyo gives investors in Hong Kong hard sell
By Christine Avendaño
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:17:00 04/01/2008
HONGKONG (via PLDT) -- The growing Philippine economy is proof that the government is making headway in its fight against corruption, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo told a gathering of foreign investors and fund managers here Monday.
Where are jobs, group asks
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:43:00 04/01/2008
LUCENA CITY, Philippines -- Because of the lack of job opportunities, new college graduates are left with only three options: Go abroad, accept jobs that do not match their degrees, or become idle, militant group Anakbayan said Monday.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080401-127609/Where-are-jobs-group-asks
Paralegals to take to field with soldiers
By Nikko Dizon
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:44:00 04/01/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- The Department of National Defense is set to train handpicked noncommissioned officers to become paralegals who would assist fellow soldiers in the frontline who may be confronted by legal issues -- from being accused of committing extrajudicial killings to being issued writs of amparo.
General in alleged extort faces probe
By Nikko Dizon
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:53:00 04/01/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- The Philippine Army has restricted to quarters a two-star general and a noncommissioned officer accused of extorting money from aspiring soldiers as it terminated the training of 184 enlistees whose applications to join the 4th Infantry Division based in Mindanao were found to be wanting or fraudulent, the military said Monday.
Ermita slammed over Cabinet non-attendance in Senate probes
Replace Ermita with Bar topnotcher, says Pimentel
By Veronica Uy, Maila Ager
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 11:03:00 03/31/2008
MANILA, Philippines – (UPDATE 3) Senators have scored Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita for his alleged “double talk” and alleged ignorance of facts and the law when he said that the Senate cannot compel Cabinet members to attend its inquiries since it has not published its rules.
Senate needs new arguments to overturn SC ruling, says Puno
By Nestor P. Burgos Jr.
Visayas Bureau
First Posted 02:03:00 04/01/2008
ILOILO CITY—Chief Justice Reynato Puno Monday said the Senate would need “new, powerful arguments” to overturn last week’s Supreme Court ruling on executive privilege.
Arroyo to boost RP stockpiles of rice
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:34:00 04/01/2008
HONG KONG—The Philippines is in talks with some neighboring countries to obtain additional rice supplies following its purchase agreement with Vietnam, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said here Monday.
EXCLUSIVE
Most productive committee chairmen: Chiz, Pia, Angara
By Efren L. Danao, Senior Reporter
Senator Francis Escudero is the runaway leader among Senate committee chairmen in the number of reports approved for plenary session before the Lenten recess.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/apr/01/yehey/top_stories/20080401top5.html
House not affected by decision of SC on Congress probes
By EDMER F. PANESA
The House of Representatives would not be affected by the Supreme Court decision on the need for published rules on congressional inquiries in aid of legislation as well as Malacañang’s directive prohibiting members of the Cabinet and other officials of the executive branch from attending such proceedings pending the required publication.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080401120709.html
Senators doubt Palace willingness to probe Bolante
By HANNAH TORREGOZA
Senators expressed yesterday doubts over Malacañang’s alleged support for the continuation of the investigation on the P728-million fertilizer scam and the extradition of former Agriculture Undersecretary Jocelyn "Jocjoc" Bolante.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080401120710.html
SENATORS RAP SEC. ERMITA ON ‘INFIRMED RULES’
Senators scored Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita Monday for saying that all the measures passed by the Senate could be null and void because the chamber still had to publish its rules as required by the Supreme Court in its decision on the Neri case.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/apr/01/yehey/metro/20080401met7.html
Senado duda pa rin sa balik-JocJoc
(Boyet Jadulco)
Nagpahayag ng paniniwala kahapon si Senate President Manny Villar na kaya pauuwiin na ng administrasyong Arroyo si dating Agriculture Undersec. Jocelyn ‘Jocjoc’ Bolante ay dahil sa plantsado na ang lahat para sa kanya para hindi makapagsalita sa imbestigasyon ng Senado sa fertilizer scam.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/apr0108/news03.htm
Epekto ng SC ruling ramdam na
Rey Marfil
Direktang sinisi ni Senate President Manuel “Manny” Villar Jr., ang siyam na mahistrado ng Korte Suprema sa masamang implikasyon ng executive privilege matapos tablahin ng Malacañang ang imbestigasyong ipinatawag ng Senado.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/apr0108/news3.htm
Epekto ng SC ruling ramdam na
Rey Marfil
Direktang sinisi ni Senate President Manuel “Manny” Villar Jr., ang siyam na mahistrado ng Korte Suprema sa masamang implikasyon ng executive privilege matapos tablahin ng Malacañang ang imbestigasyong ipinatawag ng Senado.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-04-01&sec=4&aid=54412
General in graft ordered arrested
ARMY chief Lt. Gen. Alexander Yano has ordered the arrest and confinement of Maj. Gen. Jose Barbieto, relieved commander of the 4th Infantry Division, and one his men because a pre-trial investigation on a corruption charge against them has started.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/apr01/news6.htm
High Court ruling can cover all Senate hearings
Spokesman of Supreme Court says ruling on Neri case can apply to all Senate hearings without published rules
By William B. Depasupil Reporter
Malacañang is right after all in saying that all Senate investigations conducted without published rules are “null and void.”
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/apr/01/yehey/metro/20080401met1.html
Senators slam Ermita on publication of rules
By MARIO B. CASAYURAN
Senators led by Senate President Manuel "Manny" B. Villar Jr. criticized Executive Secretary Eduardo R. Ermita yesterday for insisting that Cabinet officials should not appear before congressional hearings because the Senate has yet to publish its committee rules as sought by a recent Supreme Court (SC) ruling.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MTNN20080401120712.html
Lahat ng Senate hearings, illegal?
Nina Boyet Jadulco, Rose Miranda at Grace Velasco
Dahil sa Supreme Court (SC) ruling na nagsasabing ‘illegal’ ang mga aksyon ng Senado sa katwirang hindi nito nailathala sa pahayagan ang mga ginagamit na ‘rules and regulations’, lumilitaw na ang lahat ng hearings na ginawa ng Mataas na Kapulungan ng Senado ay imbalido o walang sandalang legal.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/apr0108/news02.htm
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