I. BANNER STORIES
House leader urges probe of oil profits
Golez sees collusion by Big 3 on pricing
By Christian V. Esguerra
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:02:00 07/22/2008
MANILA, Philippines—A member of the House of Representatives Monday called on the Commission on Audit (COA) to scrutinize the books of the country’s “Big Three” oil companies (Petron Corp., Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. and Chevron Philippines) amid what he said were signs of collusion against public interest.
Government task force audits books of oil companies
By Donnabelle Gatdula
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is currently looking into the books of oil companies to assess if cases of unfair market practice could be filed against them.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080721152
3. Manila Times
Tax relief damaging–WB
Break signaled giving up on fiscal targets
By Darwin G. Amojelar, Reporter
A tax exemption granted recently by the government to minimum-wage earners could damage the Philippines’ macroeconomic gains, the World Bank warned.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/july/22/yehey/top_stories/20080722top1.html
4. Malaya
P18.25 rice rationed after August
Poor families given until end-July to get card
BY RANDY NOBLEZA
THE National Food Authority yesterday said it is planning to pull out government-subsidized rice in public markets in September when prices of the staple are expected to soften because of the second cropping and harvest season.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/jul22/news1.htm
ASEAN meets on food, fuel prices
Foreign ministers open annual meet in Singapore
Agree to hold rice summit in December
By MANNY MOGATO
SINGAPORE (Reuters) — Southeast Asian foreign ministers gathered here for their annual meeting yesterday to tackle spiraling food and fuel prices, with worsening inflation contributing to political turbulence around the region.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080722130379.html
Gov’t probes pump price ‘manipulation’
07/22/2008
The Arroyo administration reportedly began an investigation yesterday into allegations that fuel firms are manipulating retail prices by hiking them almost every week despite drops in global crude oil prices.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080722hed1.html
7. Abante
REMITTANCE FEE SINUSUWAPANG DIN
Nina ROSE MIRANDA at BERNARD TAGUINOD
Hindi na nakapagpigil pa at sumabog sa galit ang isang grupo ng overseas
Filipino workers (OFWs) sa pahiwatig kahapon ng Malacañang na wala itong balak na alisin o bawasan man lang ang ‘remittance fee’ na sinisingil sa bawat padalang pera ng mga kababayang nasa abroad para sa kanilang pamilya sa Pilipinas.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/july2208/default.htm
MUSMOS NI-RAPE NG 2 PINSAN
Ni Venus Tandoc
Maagang napariwara ang isang 8-anyos na batang babae matapos na lapastanganin ang murang pagkababae ng una ng dalawang pinsan nito sa Imus, Cavite.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/july2208/news_headline.htm
Tag-gutom lumala
Ni Angie Dela Cruz
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Lalong dumami ang mga Pilipino na nagugutom dahil sa patuloy na pagtaas ng halaga ng mga bilihin.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2008072169
10. Journal
LOWER POWER RATES NEXT?
By: Tess Bedico
GMA may also use persuasive power to reduce electricity cost
PRESIDENT Macapagal-Arroyo may also use her persuasive power to lower power rates.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-07-22&sec=1&aid=67409
11. Business World
Fortune wins P1-B tax case
Supreme Court calls revenue regulation ‘indefensibly flawed’
THE SUPREME COURT has ordered the government to refund Fortune Tobacco P1.03 billion in overpaid taxes, ruling that the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) had exceeded its authority in dunning the Lucio Tan-owned cigarette manufacturer.
http://bworldonline.com/BW072208/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
II. POLITICAL
14.5M experienced hunger, says SWS
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:58:00 07/22/2008
MANILA, Philippines—More Filipino families across the country experienced involuntary hunger (hunger due to lack of food) between April and June than during the first three months of the year, a recent Social Weather Stations survey showed.
Speaker seeks ceasefire in row over population
By Christian V. Esguerra
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:32:00 07/22/2008
MANILA, Philippines—If the Speaker of the House of Representatives is a “devout Catholic,” where does his religious fidelity leave congressmen battling the Church hierarchy in pushing for a population control policy?
Joker calls Palace spokesperson stupid
By Gil C. Cabacungan Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:41:00 07/22/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Sen. Joker Arroyo Monday called a presidential spokesperson “stupid” for saying that executive privilege would be invoked if the Senate pushed through with its plan to reopen its inquiry into the $500-million North Luzon Railways (NorthRail) project.
DoJ approves kidnap raps vs Isnaji, son
By Leila Salaverria, Ed General, Julie Alipala
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:52:00 07/22/2008
MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Justice (DoJ) Monday approved the filing of kidnapping charges against Indanan, Sulu Mayor Alvarez Isnaji and his son Haider over the hostage-taking of an ABS-CBN crew led by broadcaster Ces Drilon.
Court rules against Jonas Burgos’ mother
By Leila Salaverria
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:14:00 07/22/2008
MANILA, Philippines—The Court of Appeals Monday ruled that the mother of Jonas Burgos had failed to show that the military was behind the kidnapping of her son and that her evidence was either possibly fabricated or hearsay.
‘Save power, tune out Arroyo’s SONA’
By Jocelyn Uy
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:31:00 07/22/2008
MANILA, Philippines—It may sound like an innovative way of cutting electricity costs but it may not be the kind of energy-saving method Malacañang would be happy to hear.
Sulpicio Lines employees fear loss of their jobs
By Jeannette Andrade, Christian V. Esguerra
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:27:00 07/22/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- Some 2,000 rank and file employees of Sulpicio Lines Inc. on Monday said they could lose their jobs should there be further delays in the probe into the sinking of the MV Princess of the Stars and the inspection for seaworthiness of the firm’s other vessels.
More Filipino families going hungry – SWS
By Helen Flores
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
About 2.9 million Filipino families or 16.3 percent experienced hunger at least once in the past three months due to soaring food prices, the Social Weather Stations (SWS) reported yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080721153
Bad weather stalls GMA’s Cotabato trip
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Heavy rains in North Cotabato forced President Arroyo to cancel her trip to Makilala town where she was supposed to visit one of the
biggest rubber plantations in the province before noon yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080721154
Fortune wins P1-B tax case at SC
By Mike Frialde
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
The Supreme Court (SC) yesterday affirmed the decision of the Court of Appeals (CA) ordering the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to refund Fortune Tobacco, owned by magnate Lucio Tan, the amount of P1 billion representing erroneously collected taxes from its tobacco products from Jan. 1, 2000 to Dec. 31, 2002.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080721155
Palace hands off Ombudsman row
By Paolo Romero
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Malacañang will not intervene in the quarrel between Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez and Special Prosecutor Dennis Villa-Ignacio in the constitutional body tasked to prosecute erring public officials.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080721157
NAIA-3 services local flights in partial opening today
By Rainier Allan Ronda
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
The controversial Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 will be opened today to partial commercial operations with leading domestic carrier Cebu Pacific having five local flights.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080721158
Myanmar ratifies ASEAN charter
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
SINGAPORE – Myanmar has ratified a proposed international charter that includes controversial human rights provisions, officials said yesterday, a day after regional powers slammed the nation’s ruling junta for extending opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s detention.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080721159
Isnaji, son to be charged in Sulu with kidnapping of Ces and crew
By Mike Frialde
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
A town mayor of Sulu and his son will be charged with the kidnapping of ABS-CBN anchor Ces Drilon and her two cameramen before the Sulu Regional Trial Court.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080721160
GMA may face new impeachment raps amid food, fuel crisis
By Helen Flores
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
A leftist lawmaker yesterday warned that attempts to impeach President Arroyo will be revived following the recent record plunge in her satisfaction ratings and growing unrest of the people over the food and fuel crisis.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080721163
Aboitiz, not Sulpicio, posts most sea accidents since 1980 – report
By Nestor Etolle
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
A total of 111 sea tragedies involving 84 local commercial vessels have occurred in Philippine waters since 1980, Lloyd’s of London records obtained by The STAR showed.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080721164
Sulpicio workers urge government to lift ban, fear mass lay-offs
By Sheila Crisostomo
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Workers of Sulpicio Lines Inc. (SLI) urged the government yesterday to allow the firm to resume its passenger service to prevent employees from getting laid off.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080721166
Nograles: Reproductive health bill can still be passed with amendments
By Delon Porcalla
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Balancing the interests of the church and pro-choice advocates, Speaker Prospero Nograles yesterday said the consolidated reproductive health bill in the House of Representatives may still be passed if family planning proponents are amenable to amendments.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080721168
SC orders Villar, Nograles to comment on Madrigal petition
By Mike Frialde
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
The Supreme Court yesterday ordered Senate President Manuel Villar and Speaker Prospero Nograles to file within 10 days their comments on the petition lodged by Sen. Jamby Madrigal that the Court declare as unconstitutional the composition of the Commission on Appointments (CA).
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080721169
Senate nod on JPEPA needed by November
By Efren L. Danao, Senior Reporter
The Senate must concur with the ratification of the Japan-Philippine Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) before November or it will be left behind by the rest of the Southeast Asian nations, Sen. Mar Roxas said Monday.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/july/22/yehey/metro/20080722met1.html
House proposes amnesty for employers with SSS delinquencies
A legislator exposed that more than half a million employers all over the country have failed to remit the mandatory contribution of their workers for the past years to the Social Security System (SSS).
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/july/22/yehey/metro/20080722met8.html
More families suffering from hunger, says SWS
BY JOCELYN MONTEMAYOR
MORE Filipino families reported experiencing hunger during the second quarter of the year, a survey of the Social Weather Stations showed.
Malacañang officials said this was a result of increasing prices of fuel and food in the world market.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/jul22/news2.htm
Low rating spurs GMA to try harder: Palace
PRESIDENT Arroyo will work even harder following the drop in her satisfaction rating to a record negative 38 for presidents since 1986, Press Secretary Jesus Dureza said yesterday.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/jul22/news5.htm
Studes urge electronic boycott of GMA’s SONA
A YOUTH group yesterday called on the public to "disconnect from the lies" of President Arroyo by shutting down all electronic devices that will show her eighth state of the nation address next Monday.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/jul22/news6.htm
Solon seeks CoA audit of oil companies
By BEN R. ROSARIO
A senior opposition solon yesterday said public interest demands an audit of the financial standing of oil companies by the Commission on Audit (CoA).
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080722130380.html
Bus operators willing to convert from diesel to CNG
By JC BELLO RUIZ
Metro Manila’s public utility bus (PUB) operators yesterday urged the government to tap the compressed natural gas (CNG) from the Malampaya gas field in Palawan to help the public transport sector cope with increasing fuel prices.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080722130382.html
Closed trash dump now a power plant
The Rizal provincial government is looking for potential buyers of an estimated two megawatts of power to be produced by a methane power plant in a former garbage dump in Rodriguez town which will start operations before the end of the month.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080722130387.html
House legislative targets bared
By BEN R. ROSARIO
House Speaker Prospero C. Nograles yesterday said that the House of Representatives has set legislative targets for the second regular session of the 14th Congress that would center on policy reforms on social services, human resource, and education.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MTNN20080722130392.html
SC OKs Fortune tax refund
By REY G. PANALIGAN
The Supreme Court (SC) yesterday affirmed the Sept. 28, 2004 Court of Appeals (CA) decision that granted a P1.04-billion tax refund or tax credits to Lucio C. Tan’s Fortune Tobacco Corp. for overpaid taxes on eight brands of cigarettes starting in the year 2000.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MTNN20080722130393.html
House, Church to meet on reproductive health bill
Congressmen tasked to discuss the controversial reproductive health bill with leaders of the Catholic Church yesterday aired confidence that the dialogue will patch up any understanding on the issue between Congress and the religious sector.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MTNN20080722130397.html
Senate ready to answer Jamby CA plea before SC — Villar
07/22/2008
The Senate leadership is seen to go on a head-on collision with opposition Sen. Jamby Madrigal on the matter of the latter questioning before the Supreme Court (SC) the previous proceedings of the Commission on Ap-pointments (CA), in which she happens to be also a member.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080722hed2.html
Binay moves for eVAT suspension on oil, sets up signature drive
07/22/2008
Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay proposed the scrapping of the expanded value added tax (eVAT) on oil and energy products through the holding of people’s initiative meetings in cities and municipalities nationwide.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080722hed3.html
Opposition solons doubt GMA can lead RP through present crisis
07/22/2008
With the unabated rise in prices of prime commodities, resulting in the increase of hunger incidence among Filipinos, opposition senators yesterday expressed pessimism and doubt on whether the Arroyo leadership can still steer the country into recovering from the current crisis.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080722hed4.html
Estrada declines Gloria’s invitation to attend Sona
By Angie M. Rosales
07/22/2008
Former President Joseph Estrada asked for a rain check on President Arroyo’s invitation for him to attend the delivery of her 7th State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, July 28.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080722hed6.html
RP to ask Malaysia to go easy on Filipino illegals in Sabah
By Michaela P. del Callar
07/22/2008
The Philippine government yesterday said it will try to secure today a commitment from Malaysia on the orderly manner of arrest, detention, deportation and the non-violation of the human rights of Filipinos illegally staying and working in Sabah.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/nation/20080722nat1.html
House to line up priority measures on social services
07/22/2008
The House of Representatives will line up priority measures that seek to ensure the efficient delivery and extension of social services to the people.
Speaker Prospero Nograles yesterday said the Lower House is determined to fast track the needed policy reforms that would improve people’s situations in the light of the relentless increases in the prices of food, energy and other basic commodities and services spawned by the global economic crunch.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/nation/20080722nat2.html
Nograles not keen on Reproductive Health bill’s OK
By Gerry Baldo
07/22/2008
The controversial Repro-ductive Health bill now pending in the House of Representatives will not likely be approved on final and third reading until it is amended, Speaker Prospero Nograles said yesterday.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/nation/20080722nat5.html
Popularidad ni Gloria, sa kurakutan sumadsad!
Nina Rey Marfil, Eralyn Prado at Rose Miranda
Sa harap ng pagtuturo at paninisi ng mga kampon ni Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo sa pagsadsad ng satisfaction rating ng kanilang amo, niresbakan ng minority bloc ng Senado ang Malacañang matapos tukuyin na ang malawakang kurakutan sa pamahalaan ang ugat ng mabahong imahe nito.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/july2208/news_story2.htm
Pichay iuupo sa OWWA
(Rose Miranda)
Matunog ang balita na si dating Surigao del Sur Congressman Prospero Pichay ang napupusuan ni Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo na iupo bilang administrator ng Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA).
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/july2208/news_story5.htm
BF malabo sa 2010
(Bernard Taguinod)
Bagama’t isa sa mga ikinukonsiderang contender bilang standard bearer ng Lakas-Kampi sa 2010 presidential election, wala pang kasiguraduhan na si Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Bayani Fernando ang makakakuha ng basbas ng administration party.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/july2208/news_story6.htm
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