I. BANNER STORIES
OZAMIZ ARCHBISHOP SAYS:
‘Anti-life pols must be refused communion’
Bishop’s position disputed by solon
By Leila Salaverria, Christian V. Esguerra, Jeffrey M. Tupas
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:27:00 07/14/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Catholic politicians who push for abortion should not be allowed to receive Holy Communion because they are “in a situation of sin,” according to a top leader of the Catholic Church.
DOF eyeing revised oil tax
By Iris Gonzales
Monday, July 14, 2008
The Department of Finance (DOF) is studying a proposal that seeks to replace the value-added tax (VAT) on oil with a specific tax, officials said.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080713126
3. Manila Times
EXCLUSIVE
Bad contract derails MRT 3
Commuters see no respite from jampacked trains
By Darwin G. Amojelar, Reporter
A railway contract that supposedly has put the government at great disadvantage is delaying expansion plans for the Metro Rail Transit Line 3, or MRT 3. The railway line runs from North Avenue in Quezon City to Baclaran in Pasay City.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/july/14/yehey/top_stories/20080714top1.html
4. Malaya
Conflict of interest seen on Neri
Can he say 'no' to release of SSS funds? asks Mar
BY DENNIS GADIL
SEN. Manuel "Mar" Roxas II yesterday dared the administration to divulge the details of Romulo Neri's job description as "National Social Welfare Program" overseer, saying there is clear conflict of interest in his appointment as administrator of the Social Security System.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/jul14/news1.htm
Palace defends population policy
Against claims of inefficient family planning program
By GENALYN D. KABILING
Malacañang defended yesterday the population policy of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and is ready to meet with former President Fidel V. Ramos in a dialogue on the administration’s efforts to manage the country’s runaway population growth.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080714129768.html
7. Abante
SSS FUNDS PWEDENG GASTUSIN! -- PALASYO
Nina Rose Miranda at Rey Marfil
Mismong ang legal mind kahapon ng Malacañang ang nagsabi na legal na gamitin ni incoming Social Security System (SSS) Sec. Romulo Neri ang SSS funds para sa pro-poor programs ng national government.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/july1408/default.htm
HONEYMOON PINIGIL NG BALA
Ni Erika Maala
Naudlot ang nakatakdang honeymoon ng mga bagong kasal matapos na mapasubo sa pakikipagbarilan ang pulis na ama at tiyuhin ng lalaki sa mga sekyu na sumita at humarang sa sasakyan ng magsing-irog habang papalabas ang mga ito sa Maharlika Gate sa FTI Complex, Taguig City kamakalawa ng hapon.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/july1408/news_headline.htm
Paggamit ng convoy pinatitigil
Ni Rudy Andal
Monday, July 14, 2008
Inirekomenda kahapon ng isang mataas na opisyal ng Malacañang na itigil na ang paggamit ng maraming sasakyan sa convoy ng mga miyembro ng Gabinete bilang pakikiisa sa isinusulong na pagtitipid ng gobyerno.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2008071342
10. Journal
OFFICIAL NEGLECT
By: Raul S. Beltran
DoTC, Marina, Coast Guard share blame for sea tragedies -- solons
DESPITE its dismal safety record, Sulpicio Lines should not solely take the blame for the sea mishaps involving the company that left thousands dead, House leaders agreed yesterday.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-07-14&sec=1&aid=66524
11. Business World
BY FELIPE F. SALVOSA II, Sub-Editor
RP weighs new Doha draft
NEGOTIATIONS to free up world trade are set to enter the final stretch with the release of new draft deals involving agriculture and industrial goods which could see the Philippines resorting to "flexibilities," or protection for sensitive sectors such as automotives, chemicals, and construction-related industries from deep tariff cuts.
http://bworldonline.com/BW071408/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
Bigger fiscal problems seen in ’09
By Cai U. Ordinario
Reporter
If Filipinos think the country’s financial problems will start to ease with tempered inflation and lower taxes next year, think again—bigger problems, particularly on the fiscal side, are about to drop a surprise next year.
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/07142008/headlines01.html
II. POLITICAL
Solons out to probe all Sulpicio sea mishaps
By Christian V. Esguerra, Gil C. Cabacungan Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:15:00 07/14/2008
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Daily Inquirer report that Sulpicio Lines Inc. has been involved in 45 maritime accidents in its 28 years in operation sparked outrage in the House of Representatives Sunday.
Analysis
Sulpicio has own law of the sea
By Amando Doronila
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:24:00 07/14/2008
MANILA, Philippines—In the wake of the multiple inquiries into the June 21 sinking of the MV Princess of the Stars, its owner, Sulpicio Lines, has so far emerged virtually unscathed. It has not been held to account for the disaster.
Gov’t scrambles to save NorthRail
China threatens withdrawal, legal suit
By TJ Burgonio, Tonette Orejas
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:22:00 07/14/2008
CLARK FREEPORT—Newly appointed president of North Luzon Railways Corp. (NLRC) Edgardo Pamintuan will begin negotiations with Chinese officials this week to try to avert what could be an embarrassing international legal suit over the nonpayment of cost overruns and other “breaches of contract” in the multibillion-peso ($503 million) project.
For UP boast, judge draws SC reprimand
By Leila Salaverria
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:21:00 07/14/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Just because you are a University of the Philippines (UP) law graduate doesn’t make you smarter than others. So says the Supreme Court, in effect.
WB: Poor countries need $6 B in food aid annually
Monday, July 14, 2008
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Poor countries will need some $6 billion in food aid annually, with food and energy prices expected to remain high for years to come, the president of the World Bank said Saturday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080713128
Senators hit Neri’s dual role
By Christina Mendez
Monday, July 14, 2008
Sen. Manuel Roxas II sees a conflict of interest in the appointment of Romulo Neri as Social Security System (SSS) administrator and head of the newly created National Social Welfare Program (NSWP).
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080713130
De la Paz: No pressure to increase holdings in Meralco
By Iris Gonzales
Monday, July 14, 2008
Outgoing Social Security System (SSS) president Corazon de la Paz dismissed talks that her resignation had to do with pressures from people who want to dip their hands into the funds of the pension fund which amounted to P247.74 billion at the end of last year.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080713131
‘GMA may recall ERC chief’s appointment’
By Paolo Romero
Monday, July 14, 2008
President Arroyo may recall the appointment of Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairman Zenaida Ducut if serious allegations against her are found to be true, officials said yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080713132
Dagupan coed is Asia’s Sudoku champ
By Rainier Allan Ronda
Monday, July 14, 2008
A 14-year-old coed from a school in Dagupan City bested math wizards from other parts of the Asia- Pacific region when she topped the international “sudoku” challenge held in Singapore over the weekend.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080713133
Zamboanga braces for arrival of more Sabah deportees
Monday, July 14, 2008
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The city is bracing for more halaws or deportees from the Malaysian state of Sabah following the arrival of 250 last Saturday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080713134
Lacson wants bigger pay for barangay execs
Monday, July 14, 2008
Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson has filed a bill raising the compensation of barangay officials.
Lacson filed Senate Bill No. 2427 giving punong barangays compensation ranging from P6, 500 to P15,000, and other barangay officials’ compensation ranging from P5,000 to P12,000.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080713136
Lawmakers to grill Del Monte on endosulfan shipment
By Delon Porcalla
Monday, July 14, 2008
Lawmakers are set to question Del Monte Phils. Inc. on the use of endosulfan and its toxic shipment that went down with the ill-fated M/V Princess of the Stars that capsized during a typhoon last month.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080713137
Removal of mandatory drug test for driver’s license pushed
By Edu Punay
Monday, July 14, 2008
An administration lawyer has pushed for the removal of mandatory drug testing for driver’s license application.
Lawyer Romulo Macalintal has asked newly installed Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) chairman Vicente “Tito” Sotto III to consider his proposal in the latter’s plan to pursue amendments to Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080713138
RP sends 16 more Pinoy peacekeepers to Timor
Monday, July 14, 2008
The Philippines has deployed an additional 16 Filipino peacekeepers to Timor-Leste.
In his report to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Philippine Embassy in Dili Charge d’Affaires Ariz Severino Convalecer said the additional UN Police increased the strength of the Filipino UN Police contingent in the country to 147.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080713139
CBCP mobilizing forces to campaign against birth control
By Sandy Araneta
Monday, July 14, 2008
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is mobilizing its forces to campaign against birth control proposals pending in Congress.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080713140
CA probers to check all info on ‘tainted’ record of new Comelec exec
By Delon Porcalla
Monday, July 14, 2008
Investigators from the Commission on Appointments (CA) will look into the alleged “tainted record” of retired Malabon judge Leonardo Leonida, one of two new appointees to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080713143
6,000 cops, soldiers to secure SONA
By Non Alquitran
Monday, July 14, 2008
At least 6,000 policemen and soldiers would be deployed to secure the House of Representatives building in Quezon City during the 8th State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Arroyo on July 28.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080713144
Lacson shocked over claims of Dacer siblings
By Christina Mendez
Monday, July 14, 2008
Opposition Sen. Panfilo Lacson yesterday cried foul over the statements of the daughters of former public relations man Salvador “Bubby” Dacer linking him as possible mastermind in their father and his driver’s kidnap-slay in 2000.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080713146
GMA out to control energy sector – ‘Ping’
By Efren L. Danao, Senior Reporter
President Gloria Arroyo seems out to gain complete control of the energy sector, opposition Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Sunday. Lacson cited as an indication the recent appointment by Malacañang of former Pampanga Rep. Zenaida Ducut as the new chairman of the Energy Regulatory Commission.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/july/14/yehey/top_stories/20080714top2.html
Poll officials under fire from appointments body
THE powerful Commission on Appointments (CA) opened ahead of the second regular session of the 14th Congress and is scrutinizing the records of two controversial officials of the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/july/14/yehey/metro/20080714met1.html
Villar wagi sa PUP presidential mock polls
Monday, July 14, 2008
Inilampaso ni Senate President Manny Villar ang ilang pumopormang 2010 presidentiables matapos manguna sa ginawang mock elections ng mga estudyante ng Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP).
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2008071343
Noli tops survey on possible bets for President
Vice President Noli de Castro remains on top of the list of political leaders who have declared their intention to run for President in the scheduled May 2010 presidential elections.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080714129770.html
Palace defends GMA on her appointments
By GENALYN D. KABILING and HANNAH L. TORREGOZA
President Arroyo tends to appoint people close to her because she can vouch for their integrity and competence in rendering public service, Malacañang said yesterday.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MTNN20080714129730.html
Long-term solutions needed, not subsidies, says Binay of UNO
By LEONARD D. POSTRADO
Amid expectations of oil price hikes in the next few months, Makati City Mayor and United Opposition (UNO) President Jejomar C. Binay yesterday called on Malacañang to reconsider its decision to use the R9-billion surplus from the 12 percent Expanded Value-Added Tax (EVAT) on oil to provide more subsidies.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MTNN20080714129731.html
Kuryente planong solohin ni GMA
(Rey Marfil)
Kasabay ang pagkuwestyon sa appointment ni dating Pampanga Congresswoman Zenaida Ducut bilang kapalit ni dating Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairman Rodolfo Albano, ibinunyag ng oposisyon ang plano ni Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo solohin at kontrolin ang power sector sa bansa.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/july1408/news02.htm
4 presidentiables umariba; Villar ungos sa mock polls
(Juliet de Loza)
Apat na pulitiko ang lumabas na paboritong pagpilian ng mga botante para sa 2010 Presidential Election.
Ito umano ay lumabas sa resulta ng isinagawang survey ng Issues and Advocacy Center nitong nakalipas na Hunyo 16-20 sa may 1,200 respondent sa National Capital Region (NCR), Luzon at Vizayas.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/july1408/news04.htm
Who is Neri loyal to?
By: Bernadette E. Tamayo
CITING supposed conflict of interest in the concurrent appointment of Romulo Neri as Social Security System administrator, Sen. Mar Roxas has challenged Malacañang to make public Neri’s job description and “deliverables” as the new head of the National Social Welfare Program.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-07-14&sec=1&aid=66525
Neri babantayan 24/7
(Rey Marfil/Rose Miranda)
Sa harap ng pangambang ‘galawin’ ang kontribusyon ng mga manggagawa sa Social Security System (SSS), hiningi ni Sen. Panfilo ‘Ping’ Lacson ang “24/7” na pagbabantay kay chairman Romulo Neri lalo pa’t binigyan ito ng kapangyarihan ni Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo na lasapin ang buhay ng isang gabinete.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/july1408/news_story3.htm
‘Wag asahan si JDV
(Rey Marfil)
Ayaw nang magpabola ng dalawang senador sa walang katapusang deklarasyon ni dating House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., na haharap sa broadband probe.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/july1408/news_story4.htm
Lahat kabado kay Neri sa SSS
Patuloy sa pagdami ang mga grupong ‘kinakabahan’ sa napipintong pag-upo ni Commission on Higher Education (CHED) chairman, Romulo Neri sa Social Security System (SSS) sa susunod na buwan sa kabila ng kanyang pagsasabing kaya niya itong pamunuan.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/july1408/news_story7.htm
Ping doubts JdV will testify
By: Bernadette E. Tamayo
GOT to see it to believe it.
Thus said Sen. Panfilo Lacson when asked about his reaction to Rep. Jose de Venecia, Jr’s assurance he will testify in the Senate’s investigation of the alleged overpriced $329-million national broadband deal with China’s ZTE Corp.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-07-14&sec=1&aid=66550
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