I. BANNER STORIES
Flowers, prayers at sea for ferry victims
And tears, forgiveness, blessings
By Tarra Quismundo, Nikko Dizon
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:51:00 06/27/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Tearful relatives on Thursday heard Mass and strewed flowers close to the capsized MV Princess of the Stars where bodies entombed inside were ballooning to twice their original size, posing difficulties to divers attempting to retrieve them.
Retrieval may take a month
By Jaime Laude
Friday, June 27, 2008
As relatives of the missing passengers of the M/V Princess of the Stars waited in anguish for news of their loved ones, authorities said it may take a month to recover the remains of all the victims.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080626142
3. Manila Times
RP faces corn shortage
Official blames high prices of fertilizers for crisis
By Conrad M. Cariño, Senior Desk Editor
Barely recovering from a rice crisis, the country faces a major corn shortage that could cause a domestic shortfall in meat products and force the closure of firms involved in the livestock and poultry industry.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/june/27/yehey/top_stories/20080627top1.html
4. Malaya
'Go in the Lord's peace'
Coast Guard not giving up on finding more survivors
THE Philippine Coast Guard has accounted for 124 fatalities from the MV Princess of the Stars tragedy as authorities remain hopeful of recovering more survivors.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/jun27/news1.htm
Disease alert out in 4 provinces
Residents warned vs unsafe drinking water
Searchers continue to hope for miracle
Jenny F. Manongdo
The National Epidemiology Center (NEC) yesterday issued a disease outbreak alert in the typhoon-ravaged provinces of Capiz, Iloilo, Antique, and Aklan following reports of possible contamination of water sources in the four provinces which make up the island of Panay.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080627128340.html
Free ‘impounded’ funds in billions, GMA urged
06/27/2008
Instead of traipsing around the United States, begging bowl in hand for meager financial assistance for the damage Typhoon “Frank” wrought on the country, causing the M/V Princess of the Stars’ sinking, which resulted in the death of close to over 500, with some 600 still missing, senators yesterday called on President Arroyo to free billions of pesos in “impounded funds” from the national budget which they stressed can certainly be utilized to help people and places hit by the latest typhoon.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080627hed1.html
7. Abante
LASUG-LASOG NA BANGKAY ‘DI NA MAREREKOBER!
(Aries Cano/JB Salarzon/Nilo Marasigan/Grace Velasco/AP)
Maliban sa ma-lalaking alon at kawalan ng sapat na gamit, pani-bagong hirap ang kinakaharap nga-yon ng mga divers sa pagkuha sa naaagnas nang mga bangkay na natakluban ng tumaob na MV Princess of the Stars.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/june2708/default.htm
SANGGOL ISINEMENTO BAGO ITINAPON
Ni Armida Rico
Naaagnas na nang matagpuan ang bangkay ng isang sanggol na isinilid sa isang plastic bag at sinimentuhan bago itinapon malapit sa tambakan ng basura kamakalawa ng gabi sa Makati City.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/june2708/news_story1.htm
1-buwan pa hahakutin
Ni Joy Cantos
Friday, June 27, 2008
Sa dami ng mga patay na na-trap sa loob ng tumaob na barkong Princess of the Stars, malamang umanong abutin ng isang buwan ang isasagawang paghakot sa mga biktima.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2008062683
10. Journal
FERRY STILL FULL OF BODIES
Divers to take a month to retrieve corpses
FIVE days after it sank, the MV Princess of the Stars remains full of bodies since divers are having a hard time retrieving the corpses.
Divers yesterday struggled to get deep inside the ferry containing hundreds of bodies as officials warned it may take a month to recover all the corpses.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-06-27&sec=1&aid=64607
11. Business World
BY AVA KASHIMA K. AUSTRIA, Reporter
Napocor rate adjustments set
Cheaper power for Luzon and Mindanao; Visayas charges hiked
MOST CUSTOMERS of state-owned National Power Corp. (Napocor) will enjoy cheaper electricity next month following the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) approval of provisional adjustments.
http://bworldonline.com/BW062708/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
Peso, SDAs cost BSP P89-B loss
By Jun Vallecera
Reporter
THE official tally is out: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) lost money in 2007 to the tune of P89.22 billion.
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/0627&282008/headlines01.html
II. POLITICAL
Sibuyan mayor cries: We are victims, too
By Tarra Quismundo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:02:00 06/27/2008
SAN FERNANDO, SIBUYAN ISLAND—Just within sight of the shipwreck that has riveted the world’s attention is another tragedy that has gone unnoticed.
Don’t put blame on us, probe first, miners tell Church
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:03:00 06/27/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Mining industry leaders Thursday urged Church and advocacy groups to investigate first before issuing statements that tended to imply that mining was behind the heavy flooding that swept Iloilo province when Typhoon “Frank” (international codename: Fengshen) battered Western Visayas last week.
Hands reach out to help; Pag-Ibig lending
By Juliet Labog-Javellana
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:28:00 06/27/2008
MANILA, Philippines—From the capital of the world’s most powerful nation to the flood-devastated Iloilo province, helping hands are bringing people together for a common cause.
Forensic expert bats for systematic examination of bodies
By Jocelyn Uy
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:50:00 06/27/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Dr. Raquel Fortun, a University of the Philippines pathologist, said there must be a systematic and detailed external examination of all the remains recovered while the soft tissues were still there for documentation and proper identification.
Helicopters from US carrier deliver aid to Iloilo
By Pia Lee-Brago
Friday, June 27, 2008
American military personnel from the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier group were deployed yesterday to distribute relief goods and provide assistance to typhoon victims.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080626143
DSWD releases P100-M standby fund
Friday, June 27, 2008
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) yesterday released over P100 million worth of standby funds and emergency relief resources for provinces hit hard by typhoon “Frank” (international codename Fengshen) last weekend.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080626144
GMA to meet business leaders in New York
By Paolo Romero
Friday, June 27, 2008
NEW YORK (via PLDT) – Ignoring calls for her to cut short her trip, President Arroyo arrived here last night for a series of talks with business leaders and to campaign for the election of Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) of the United Nations.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080626145
Meralco to reduce rates by 30¢ per kWh next month
By Donnabelle Gatdula
Friday, June 27, 2008
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will reduce electricity rates by 30 centavos per kilowatt-hour next month after the National Power Corp. (Napocor) cut its rates by 71 centavos per kWh.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080626148
Senators want ‘pork’ released for relief work
By Aurea Calica
Friday, June 27, 2008
Senators are asking the Arroyo administration to release their pork barrel and other funds that can be used to help victims of typhoon “Frank.”
Sen. Rodolfo Biazon said he would like to specifically help Panay island because it contributes greatly to the country’s rice supply and he wants all his Priority Development Assistance Fund to be used to rehabilitate the area.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080626149
House sets July 7 probe on ferry sinking
By Delon Porcalla
Friday, June 27, 2008
The House of Representatives has set for July 7 an inquiry into the June 21 sinking of the M/V Princess of the Stars despite Congress being in recess.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080626152
Fil-Ams begin donation for ‘Frank’ victims; Spain offers equipment
By Paolo Romero
Friday, June 27, 2008
WASHINGTON (via PLDT) – Filipino-American groups have initiated a donation drive for the victims and families of typhoon “Frank.”
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080626153
GMA urges US lawmakers to end injustice to Pinoy war vets
By Paolo Romero
Friday, June 27, 2008
WASHINGTON (via PLDT) – President Arroyo urged yesterday US lawmakers and Filipino-Americans here to end the “lingering injustice” to Filipino World War II veterans by joining the campaign to pass the Veterans Equity Bill in the House of Representatives.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080626154
Electricity rates set to go down after ERC order
By Euan Paulo C. Añonuevo, Reporter
Power rates are set to go down in the coming months after the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved a long-awaited adjustment in the National Power Corp.’s (Napocor) generation and foreign exchange charges.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/june/27/yehey/top_stories/20080627top3.html
Veterans bill passed before US polls
216 American congressmen support passage of the long-awaited legislative measure
By Angelo S. Samonte, Reporter
American legislators have assured President Gloria Arroyo that the Veterans Equity bill would be passed by the House of Representatives before the US presidential elections in November this year.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/june/27/yehey/metro/20080627met1.html
President supports sea tragedy probe by Congress
MalacaÑang said it supports the Congressional inquiry into the sinking of the MV Princess of the Stars, stressing however, the probe should result in a law that will improve the safety maritime transport system.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/june/27/yehey/metro/20080627met3.html
Nograles urges Senate to approve 11 health bills
Edmer F. Panesa
House Speaker Prospero C. Nograles expressed hopes yesterday that the Senate will give priority to at least 11 measures aimed at creating a new generation of healthy Filipinos.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MTNN20080627128375.html
Gov’t wants mothballed nuclear plant revived
By Michaela P. del Callar
06/27/2008
With the continued increase in the price of fuel, the Philippines is seriously considering reviving the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant and has invited a team of experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to organize a multi-disciplinary and independent fact-finding and safety assessment mission to check if the nuclear plant can still be used as an alternative to generate energy.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080627hed2.html
Mag-ama kontrahan sa US warship
(Eralyn Prado)
Nauwi sa banggaan ng mag-amang Sen. Rodolfo at Muntinlupa Rep. Ruffy Biazon ang isyu sa pagpapadala ng US government ng kanilang warship para tumulong sa search and rescue operations sa lumubog na barkong M/V Princess of the Stars.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/june2708/news_story4.htm
Transport wants new fare hike
By: Jun Icban-Legaspi
THE transportation sector has appealed to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to grant its amended petition for fare hike following the continued skyrocketing prices of petroleum products.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-06-27&sec=4&aid=64556
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