I. BANNER STORIES
All-out offensive vs kidnappers launched
‘No letup until we crush them’
By Alcuin Papa, Christine Avendaño, Julie Alipala
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:05:00 06/19/2008
MANILA, Philippines—With the release from captivity of an ABS-CBN news team and a peace advocate, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Wednesday ordered the military and police to launch an all-out offensive to pursue and neutralize their kidnappers in the jungles of Sulu.
AFP launching massive offensive vs kidnappers
By James Mananghaya and Jaime Laude
Thursday, June 19, 2008
The military is girding for a major offensive against the Abu Sayyaf whose members held ABS-CBN news anchor Ces Drilon and her companions for more than a week in the hinterlands of Sulu.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080618164
3. Manila Times
GMA: Wipe out Abu Sayyaf
Troops ready assault after hostages freed
By Angelo S. Samonte, Reporter and Al Jacinto, Correspondent
President Gloria Arroyo ordered the military to chase after the kidnappers of television journalist Cecilia “Ces” Oreña-Drilon and her companions.
”I order the [military] to launch a massive manhunt for the kidnappers of Ces Drilon,” the Chief Executive said Wednesday in her speech in Davao City, where she witnessed the merger of Region 11 Lakas Christian-Muslim Democrats, or Lakas-CMD, and the Kabalikat ng Mamamayang Pilipino, or Kampi.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/june/19/yehey/top_stories/20080619top1.html
4. Malaya
'We were betrayed'
Police look into guide's links to kidnappers
BY RAYMOND AFRICA
ABS-CBN NEWS anchor Ces Drilon yesterday said the kidnapping of her group could have been the result of "betrayal" of their driver/guide.
"Ang buong akala namin ay mag-i-interview kami which never happened," she said in a press conference after arriving from Zamboanga City where they were brought after their release before midnight Tuesday in Sulu.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/jun19/news1.htm
Manhunt ordered for Ces’ abductors
GMA promises to work for peace in Mindanao
Armed Forces directed to hunt ASG kidnappers
Genalyn D. Kabiling
Relieved by the release of a kidnapped television news crew and a university professor late Tuesday night in Sulu, President Arroyo yesterday ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to wipe out the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) which was responsible for the latest hostage incident.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080619127649.html
Betrayal, negotiators, ransom up for probe
06/19/2008
With freed ABS-CBN anchor Ces Oreña-Drilon making mention of a betrayal which led to her, and her cameraman, driver and a Mindanao university professor’s abduction, the Philippine National Police (PNP) started on its investigation into this issue.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080619hed1.html
7. Abante
MUNTIK-MUNTIKAN KAMING PUGUTAN!
Ulat ng ABANTE REPORTORIAL TEAM
Halos nakaharap nang face-to-face ni Cecilia ‘Ces’ Oreña-Drilon at ng kanyang grupo ang kamatayan sa muntik-muntikang pagpugot sa kanilang ulo ng bumihag na grupo ng Abu Sayyaf.
“We came close to losing our lives,” anang ABS-CBN anchorwoman sa pagharap kahapon sa media sa paglapag ng sinasakyan nitong pribadong eroplano sa Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) mula sa Zamboanga City.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/june1908/default.htm
Baby inihagis ni mommy sa taxi
Juliet de Loza at Aries Cano
“Nabigla ako at natakot kaya inihulog ko ang baby ko sa labas ng taxi”.
Ito ang pahayag ng 15-anyos na ina ng bagong panganak na sanggol nang masukol matapos masundan hanggang ospital ang kinalululanang taxi sa Paco, Maynila kamakalawa ng hapon.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/june1908/news1.htm
Pugot ibi-video
Ni Joy Cantos
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Maraming beses umanong tinangkang pugutan ng ulo ng mga bandidong Abu Sayyaf ang ABS-CBN cameramen na sina Jimmy Encarnacion at Angelo Valderama.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2008061875
10. Journal
‘WE WERE BETRAYED’
Ces Drilon bares betrayal; narrates ordeal with Abu Sayyaf
AWARD-WINNING ABS-CBN reporter Ces Oreña-Drilon yesterday said they were victims of betrayal in Sulu where they spent nine days in the hands of the Abu Sayyaf.
“I’ve been in and out of Mindanao in all my years as a journalist. Ang gusto ko lang gumawa ng istorya tungkol dito. Sa kasamaang palad, there was some betrayal involved kaya kami na-kidnap,” said Drilon.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-06-19&sec=1&aid=63668
11. Business World
Gov’t planning Petron sale
November schedule eyed, approvals expected next month — Teves
THE GOVERNMENT is looking to sell its 40% stake in oil giant Petron Corp. by November once approvals are secured from President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and the Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) board next month, Finance Secretary Margarito B. Teves yesterday said.
http://bworldonline.com/BW061908/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
BSP: IMF signals conflicting
By Jun Vallecera
Reporter
VARIOUS multilateral institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are a confusing lot, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said Wednesday.
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/06192008/headlines01.html
II. POLITICAL
RP to buy 600,000 tons of Vietnam rice
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:17:00 06/19/2008
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine government agreed on Tuesday to buy 600,000 metric tons of rice from Vietnam through a government-to-government deal, bringing to 2.3 million metric tons its total rice imports for 2008.
147th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY
Rizaliana collection is book printer’s prized treasure
By Norman Bordadora
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:27:00 06/19/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Gaspar Vibal’s face lit up when he showed a five-inch thick compilation of articles either written by, for, or about Dr. Jose Rizal.
It started with a news story, then betrayal
By Julie Alipala, Tarra Quismundo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:34:00 06/19/2008
MANILA, Philippines—It all started with betrayal, according to freed broadcast journalist Ces Drilon of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp.
“I’ve been in and out of Mindanao, and I want to understand the situation here. Sa kasamaang palad (Unfortunately), there was some betrayal involved, and we were kidnapped,” she told reporters early Wednesday in Zamboanga City.
Ces Drilon case a cautionary tale for media, says gov’t
By Leila Salaverria, Michael Lim Ubac
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:17:00 06/19/2008
MANILA, Philippines—While sighs of relief greeted the release of kidnapped ABS-CBN journalist Ces Drilon and her two companions in Sulu Wednesday, Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez said she may have actually “contributed” to their 10-day ordeal.
How Legarda did it again: Right connections, a firm hand
By Juliet Labog-Javellana
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:18:00 06/19/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Ces Drilon herself calls Sen. Loren Legarda her “lifeline” while she and her team were in captivity.
For Legarda, finding the right connection to the kidnappers and being firm with them was the key to her eighth successful negotiation.
Loren went through ‘roller coaster of emotions’
By Alcuin Papa
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:25:00 06/19/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Sen. Loren Legarda went through “a roller coaster of emotions” in negotiating with the kidnappers of Ces Drilon and her companions.
Grateful families of freed TV crew
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:26:00 06/19/2008
MANILA, Philippines—In a statement released by ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. Wednesday morning, the families of Ces Drilon, Jimmy Encarnacion and Angelo Valderama thanked all those who had helped secure their release.
Arroyo rallies allies behind her successor
By Christine Avendaño
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:22:00 06/19/2008
DAVAO CITY—With her two political parties now merging, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Wednesday rallied her allies to ensure her successor in 2010 will come from the combined forces of the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats and the Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (Kampi).
Subsidies spur economy – Salceda
‘Anything for the poor is correct policy’
By Beverly T. Natividad
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:23:00 06/19/2008
MANILA, Philippines—More “cash transfers” to poor Filipinos are needed to spur the economy at a time when soaring prices of fuel, electricity and food are hurting them, Albay Gov. Jose S. Salceda said Wednesday.
Indanan mayor under tactical interrogation
By Cecille Suerte Felipe
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Police have invited Indanan Mayor Alvarez Isnaji and his son Haider to Camp Crame to shed light on the kidnapping of ABS-CBN senior anchorwoman Ces Drilon and three others.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080618165
We nearly lost our lives – Ces
By Roel Pareño
Thursday, June 19, 2008
ZAMBOANGA CITY – They were slapped and constantly threatened with execution. They subsisted on instant noodles and slept on the ground under makeshift tents.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080618166
Orly Mercado new envoy to China
By Marvin Sy
Thursday, June 19, 2008
President Arroyo has appointed former senator Orlando Mercado as the country’s new ambassador to China.
Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita also announced yesterday Finance Undersecretary Roberto Tan’s appointment as new national treasurer along with four other officials.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080618169
US to build $3-M airport in Sulu
Thursday, June 19, 2008
The US government is building airports in Sulu and Tawi-Tawi costing $3 million each to encourage commerce and development in the two provinces.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080618170
Exec of RP-based firm gets 5 years for $100-M scam of US military
Thursday, June 19, 2008
MADISON, Wisconsin – A former health care executive was sentenced Tuesday to five years in prison for helping his Philippines based company swindle nearly $100 million from the US military health insurance program.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080618171
Government set to resume peace talks with MILF
Thursday, June 19, 2008
The government is set to resume stalled peace talks in Mindanao with Muslim separatists, President Arroyo said yesterday.
Mrs. Arroyo said she would present a draft agreement to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) over control of disputed territories, an issue that led the MILF to suspend the talks last year.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080618172
Senate to probe P150-B Customs losses
By Aurea Calica
Thursday, June 19, 2008
The Senate will conduct an investigation into the P150-billion losses in revenue allegedly due to smuggling, reportedly with the involvement of high-ranking government officials.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080618173
RP has enough rice supply beyond 2008 – Yap
By Edith Regalado
Thursday, June 19, 2008
DAVAO CITY – Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap assured the people yesterday that there is sufficient rice supply to last even beyond the end of the year.
“We have more than enough supply of rice that would last us for the next six months, to the end of 2008 and even beyond that,” said Yap, who arrived here to join the party of President Arroyo for a provincial sortie in Southern Mindanao.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080618174
GSIS to Meralco: Fully disclose features of pension fund
By Donnabelle Gatdula
Thursday, June 19, 2008
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has challenged the Lopez-controlled Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to fully disclose the features of its non-contributory pension fund.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080618175
‘Lakas-Kampi strongest coalition in 2010’
Thursday, June 19, 2008
DAVAO CITY – A very strong and formidable political party has been formed with the merger of the ruling Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats and the Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (Kampi), President Arroyo said yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080618178
Mar tops Social Weather senatorial survey
By Jess Diaz
Thursday, June 19, 2008
If senatorial elections were held today, incumbent Manuel Roxas II would most likely lead the winners’ pack.
This is according to the results of the latest Social Weather Stations survey of potential senatorial winners.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080618180
GMA off to US on Saturday for official visit
Thursday, June 19, 2008
President Arroyo is set to leave on Saturday for a 10-day working visit to the United States to meet with US President George W. Bush and other key officials and business leaders.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080618181
Move to beatify FG’s great grandaunt up
Thursday, June 19, 2008
A move for the beatification of a great grandaunt of First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo, who reportedly established a congregation in Iloilo, is underway.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080618183
Gloria nanghula: Admin bet mananaig
Rose Miranda
Inihula kahapon ni Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo na manggagaling sa administration party na Lakas-Kampi ang susunod na Pangulo ng bansa sa 2010.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/june1908/news2.htm
Solon defends gov’t subsidies for poor
By: Raul S. Beltran
THE chairman of the House committee on appropriations yesterday defended the subsidies to the poor as “socio economic amelioration measures” that are authorized under Republic Act 9498 or the 2008 General Appropriations Act.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-06-19&sec=4&aid=0
Meralco asked: How long will lower power rates last?
By: Ryan Ponce Pacpaco
A MEMBER of the House committee on energy yesterday asked the Lopez-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) management to make a categorical statement on the duration of the much announced reduced electricity rates.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-06-19&sec=4&aid=63611
Gloria nanghula: Admin bet mananaig
Rose Miranda
Inihula kahapon ni Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo na manggagaling sa administration party na Lakas-Kampi ang susunod na Pangulo ng bansa sa 2010.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/june1908/news2.htm
Kubeta sa Senado, nawala
Rey Marfil
Mistulang nadamay sa kakulangan ng mga comfort room sa public schools ang tanggapan ng mga senador matapos magkawalaan ng mga toilet bowl sa Upper House.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/june1908/news5.htm
Lozada, Bondoc told to affirm testimonies on NBN-ZTE deal
THE panel investigating the National Broadband Network (NBN)-ZTE deal controversy has given whistle-blower Engineer Noel “Jun” Lozada Jr. and columnist Jarius Bondoc until July 2 to affirm their testimonies on the alleged anomalous transaction.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-06-19&sec=4&aid=63687
I. BANNER STORIES
3. Manila Times
Mayor Isnaji, son face raps for abduction
By Jefferson Antiporda, Reporter
The Philippine National Police filed four counts of kidnapping against a town mayor of Sulu province and his son for their alleged involvement in the abduction of Ces Oreña-Drilon and her companions on June 8.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/june/20/yehey/top_stories/20080620top1.html
4. Malaya
‘Negotiator’ mayor, son arrested
Razon: They were tagged by witnesses as participants
BY RAYMOND AFRICA
INDANAN, Sulu Mayor Alvarez Isnaji and his son Haider were arrested yesterday by the PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group for their alleged participation in the kidnapping of ABS-CBN news anchor Ces Drilon, her two cameramen, and Mindanao State University professor Octavio Dinampo last June 8 in Sulu.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/jun20/news1.htm
5. Manila Bulletin
6. The Daily Tribune
7. Abante
MAYOR SWAK SA CES KIDNAP!
Nina NILO MARASIGAN, BERNARD TAGUINOD, AL JACINTO, ROSE MIRANDA, NOEL ABUEL, JULIET DE LOZA at GRACE VELASCO
Tuluyan nang itinuring ng pulisya bilang mga suspek si Indanan, Sulu Mayor Alvarez Isnaji at anak nitong si Haider ‘Jun’ Isnaji, kapwa tumayong negosyador sa kidnapping ng ABS-CBN news team ni Ces Oreña-Drilon.
BAGONG PANGANAK MAGHAPONG NI-RAPE
Ni Irwin Corpuz
Isang 32-anyos na lalaki ang inaresto sa bisa ng warrant of arrest matapos umanong gahasain ang isang ginang na dalawang linggo pa lamang nakakapanganak na maghapong pinagparausan sa harap ng kanyang mga barkada habang nasa gitna sila ng pot session sa Marikina City.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/june2008/news_headline.htm
9. Pilipino Star Ngayon
10. Journal
11. Business World
12. Business Mirror
II. POLITICAL
NFA to sell commercial rice for P35
BY RANDY NOBLEZA
THE National Food Authority yesterday said it will sell commercial rice at P35 a kilo. The same quality of rice is now selling at P40 to P42 a kilo.
The new NFA rice which will be out in Manila and Quezon City markets next week is 5-15 percent broken. The cheap NFA rice (P18.25 a kilo) is 20-25 percent broken.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/jun20/news2.htm
Govt sends emissary to Abu leader
By William B. Depasupil, Reporter
Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez is keeping his line open for an exploratory talk with Abu Sayyaf leader Radullon Sahiron, who is believed to be thinking of surrendering to the government.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/june/20/yehey/top_stories/20080620top2.html
Friday, June 20, 2008
Tribunal finds merit in Pimentel’s poll protest
By Efren L. Danao, Senior Reporter
The Senate Electoral Tribunal has ordered a hearing on a protest filed by Aquilino Pimentel 3rd against the proclamation of Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri after finding “spurious” votes in pilot precinct areas that could affect the results of the May 2007 senatorial elections.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/june/20/yehey/top_stories/20080620top5.html
Friday, June 20, 2008
Noli likely Lakas-Kampi bet but he must first bow to party
By Efren L. Danao, Senior Reporter
Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri hinted Thursday that Vice President Noli de Castro could improve his chances of becoming the Lakas-Kampi candidate for president in 2010—if he could only recognize the importance of political parties.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/june/20/yehey/top_stories/20080620top6.html
Friday, June 20, 2008
MILF cautious of peace offer by govt
Muslim separatists in the Philippines on Thursday cautiously welcomed President Gloria Arroyo’s proposal to resume peace talks that had stalled over control of disputed territories.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/june/20/yehey/top_stories/20080620top7.html
SC asked to compel Ombudsman to summon Gloria on ZTE probe
BY EVANGELINE DE VERA
UP PROF. Harry Roque yesterday asked the Supreme Court to compel the Office of the Ombudsman to summon President Arroyo to testify on the cancelled $329-million national broadband network project with China’s ZTE Corp.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/jun20/news3.htm
Friday, June 20, 2008
FEATURE
Senators ‘effective’ endorsers
By Efren L. Danao, Senior Reporter
A study in the United States said politicians are the worst endorsers of a product. Here in the Philippines, some advertisers disagree with that conclusion, and they have selected some senators to promote their products. These senators have caused Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago to wage a campaign against them for endorsing commercial products. But an executive said the endorsement of senators has helped increase the sale of his oil products.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/june/20/yehey/top_stories/20080620top8.html
Poll tribunal finds basis Koko was cheated of Senate seat
BY DENNIS GADIL
THE Senate Electoral Tribunal has found sufficient basis that Genuine Opposition candidate Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III was cheated in the 2007 senatorial elections.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/jun20/news4.htm
Friday, June 20, 2008
Govt wasted opportunity to revitalize farm sector
Failure to fund agriculture modernization act has forced government to play ‘catch-up’ in food production
By Ira Karen Apanay, Senior Reporter
The Philippines should have gone far in agriculture development had the government implemented the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA) or Republic Act 8435, which was signed into law 10 years ago, a Filipino biotech scientist said.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/june/20/yehey/metro/20080620met1.html
Melo lauded for relieving ARMM elections director
SENATE minority leader Aquilino Pimentel yesterday commended Comelec chair Jose Melo for the relief of Reynaldo Sumalipao as regional director for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao in the Aug. 11 elections.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/jun20/news7.htm
Friday, June 20, 2008
House bill for disabled up for plenary
The vision of empowering the disabled persons by giving them office posts and representation inched closer to reality as the House Committee on Social Services on Thursday reported that the consolidated bill for the creation of Persons with Disabilities Affairs Offices (PDAOs) is now out for plenary debate.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/june/20/yehey/metro/20080620met5.html
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