I. BANNER STORIES
MILF attacks leave bloody trail
By Nikko Dizon, Inquirer Mindanao
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:03:00 08/19/2008
MANILA, Philippines—In a major escalation of the fighting, Moro guerrillas Monday raided five towns, spraying gunfire, hacking civilians with machetes and torching houses before withdrawing using residents as human shields in the face of a government counteroffensive.
Lanao del Norte burns
By Roel Pareño and John Unson
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Rampaging Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels killed 33 people, including an Army lieutenant colonel, and wounded several others after coordinated attacks in five towns in Lanao del Norte and in Maasim, Sarangani yesterday morning.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080818172
3. Manila Times
Dozens die in MILF attacks
Military surrounds Lanao del Norte
By Al Jacinto, Correspondent
Dozens of mostly civilians were killed and wounded on Monday as hundreds of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels attacked several towns in southern Philippines.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/aug/19/yehey/top_stories/20080819top1.html
4. Malaya
MILF attacks Iligan,4 towns in Lanao Norte
26 killed; AFP orders offensive
BY VICTOR REYES
MORO Islamic Liberation Front rebels occupied a town in Lanao del Norte and attacked three other towns in the province and Iligan City yesterday, prompting the military leadership to order another round of offensives.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/aug19/news1.htm
Defend every inch of territory – GMA
President deplores treacherous attacks by rebels
Defend every inch of territory, says President
By GENALYN D. KABILING
President Arroyo yesterday ordered security forces to defend every inch of the country’s territory from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) as she deplored its "sneaky and treacherous attacks" launched in some parts of Lanao del Norte that left several people dead.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080819132868.html
7. Abante
MASSACRE, BOMBINGS, SUNUGAN!
(With JB Salarzon/Rose Miranda)
Ilang dosenang mga sibilyan rin ang inulat na pinatay at nasugatan sa nasabing paglusob ng mga rebelde sa bayan ng Kolambugan, Bacolod, Maigo, Tubod at Kauswagan sa Lanao del Norte.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/aug1908/default.htm
MANUGANG NG SOLON SA KILLER “8”
Jethro Sinocruz at Lily Reyes With Noel Abuel/Bernard Taguinod
Nahubaran na ng maskara kung sino ang nagmamay-ari ng sports utility vehicle (SUV) na nasangkot sa isang aksidente at nagresulta sa pagkamatay ng isang guwardiya at pagkasugat ng isa pang lalaki sa Quezon City subalit nahubaran na ng maskara kung sino ang nagmamay-ari ng naturang sasakyan na may protocol plate number “8”.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/aug1908/crime1.htm
MILF nagwala na!
Ni Joy Cantos
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Nagmistulang huramentado na ang mga rebeldeng Moro Islamic Liberation Front dahil sa pagsalakay nila sa apat na bayan ng Lanao del Norte at sa Sarangani, panununog ng kabahayan, pamamaslang, kidnapping at pambibihag sa mga sibilyan kahapon.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2008081855
10. Journal
11. Business World
No to charter change for now
BUSINESSMEN ARE WARY about the timing of a Palace-backed plan to shift to a federal form of government but say a change in the political system would be welcome if it leads to economic development and as long as the people agree.
http://bworldonline.com/BW081908/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
Bizmen: Is government in control?
By Manuel T. Cayon, Reporter
and Bong Garcia Jr., Correspondent
DAVAO CITY—The biggest association of business chambers in Mindanao has sought government assurance that it remained in control, this after the fresh outbreak of violence in some parts of Central Mindanao.
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/08192008/headlines01.html
II. POLITICAL
Arroyo: Defend every inch of Philippine territory
By Christine Avendaño, Gil C. Cabacungan Jr., Norman Bordadora
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:17:00 08/19/2008
MANILA, Philippines—President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives roundly condemned the attacks by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Lanao del Norte and Sarangani provinces Monday and called for punitive action.
MILF’s Commander Bravo strikes again
By Ryan Rosauro
Mindanao Bureau
First Posted 02:25:00 08/19/2008
OZAMIZ CITY—Abdurahman Macapaar, better known as Commander Bravo, has led Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels in a number of headline-grabbing tactical offensives, including Monday’s attacks on several towns in Lanao del Norte.
President visits 2 hospitals for medical tests
By Cynthia Balana, Christine Avendaño
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:33:00 08/19/2008
MANILA, Philippines—President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo visited two hospitals in Metro Manila in a span of five days for medical tests, the Philippine Daily Inquirer learned Monday.
Ninoy bust unveiled at NAIA 3
By Tarra Quismundo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:34:00 08/19/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Bathed in yellow balloons, ribbons and banners, the third airport terminal named after Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. honored the slain senator Monday with a bust, the first monument to be erected in his memory at Manila’s airport complex.
Opposition solon takes back federalism bill
Says no to Charter change, MOA with MILF
By Christian V. Esguerra
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:40:00 08/19/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Opposition Rep. Rufus Rodriguez of Cagayan de Oro City on Monday said he was withdrawing his House Bill No. 567 to prevent Malacañang from using the measure on federalism to force Charter change—and possibly keep President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in office beyond 2010.
Not enough, says Church of Lagman concession
By Kristine L. Alave
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:44:00 08/19/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Although reproductive health advocate Rep. Edcel Lagman of Albay has softened his stance on mandatory sex education in schools, a provision in the consolidated reproductive health bill pending in the House of Representatives, it was not enough to convince the Catholic Church to support the bill.
Memo to Congress: Pass baselines bill before UN deadline
By Amy R. Remo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:55:00 08/19/2008
MANILA, Philippines—With just nine months left, the Department of Agriculture has reminded Congress to pass a law that would strengthen the Philippines’ claim to extensive archipelagic baselines before a May 2009 deadline set by the United Nations.
Fallen Army colonel: Thinker, warrior
By Nikko Dizon
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 06:02:00 08/19/2008
MANILA, Philippines—To his fellow officers, he was a quiet thinker, a perfectionist. To his men, he was a warrior.
Army Lt. Col. Angel Benitez topped almost all the military courses he took in a career that began at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) where he graduated in 1990.
Iligan folk form 300-man defense force
By Norman Bordadora
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 06:03:00 08/19/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Some 300 “able-bodied” men have formed Iligan City’s armed defense in case of an attack by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), Lanao del Norte Rep. Vicente Belmonte announced Monday.
GMA to AFP: Defend every inch of RP territory
By Paolo Romero
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
President Arroyo ordered the military and the police yesterday to “defend every inch” of the country from Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels who launched “sneaky and treacherous” attacks on several towns in Lanao del Norte that left more than 30 people dead and forced the evacuation of thousands.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080818173
MILF has no control over commanders – Yano
By James Mananghaya
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Armed Forces chief Gen. Alexander Yano said the deadly attacks on several towns in Mindanao by Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels showed the secessionist group’s lack of control over its field commanders.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080818174
Senators condemn attacks
By Christina Mendez
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Senators yesterday condemned the attacks by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Mindanao as they called on the government to launch punitive action against the Moro rebels.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080818175
SUV with ‘8’ plate kills guard
By Perseus Echeminada
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
A speeding sport utility vehicle (SUV) bearing a congressional protocol ‘8’ plate rammed and killed a security guard and seriously wounded another at around 2 a.m. Sunday near Trinoma Mall on North Edsa in Quezon City.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080818176
Galman stigma haunts son
By Joanne Rae Ramirez
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Twenty-five years after his Tatay (father)’s death, Reynaldo Galman finds himself out of a job.
A registered nurse employed in the Middle East for the past 10 years, he finds that his last name makes government and private hospitals hesitate to hire him.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080818177
Go draws Aussie champ in 1st match
By Gerry Carpio
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
BEIJING – With a big fighting heart and breaks of the game, national coaches Kim Hong Sik and Rocky Samson are confident RP jins’ fists and legs of fury can carry them to the medal round of the Beijing Olympics’ taekwondo competitions.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080818178
LRT to run until 11 p.m. on weekdays
By Rainier Allan Ronda
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Starting today, the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) will extend operating hours of the LRT Lines 1 and 2 up to 11 p.m., Mondays to Fridays, to provide a fast, safer and cheaper mode of transport for late night commuters in Metro Manila.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080818179
GMA leads installation of bronze Ninoy bust at NAIA-3
By Rudy Santos
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
President Arroyo pressed the button of a power winch that lowered the bronze bust of former senator Benigno Aquino Jr. from a metal scaffolding to a black marble stand and finally enshrined the nation’s hero at the lobby of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080818181
DND chief: AFP offensive to continue even with peace talks
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
DAVAO CITY – Government troops will hunt down the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) guerrillas that raided barangays in Lanao del Norte and Sarangani provinces despite the peace talks with the separatist movement.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080818182
GMA blows top during taping of national address
By Marvin Sy
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
The famous temper of President Arroyo manifested itself again yesterday just before she was to tape an address to the nation on the attacks by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080818183
‘Initialed’ MOA with MILF different from new draft – Puno
By Cecille Suerte Felipe
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno said a new draft of the agreement on ancestral domain sent to Congress states that its provisions will adhere to the country’s legal and constitutional processes.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080818184
SC gives go-ahead for forfeiture of $8-M Marcos Swiss account
By Mike Frialde
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
The Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) can now start forfeiture proceedings on an $8-million Swiss bank account believed to belong to the late President Ferdinand Marcos.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080818185
BY ALEXIS DOUGLAS B. ROMERO, Reporter
Noli de Castro still top pick for 2010
THREE IN TEN FILIPINOS prefer Vice-President Noli L. de Castro to succeed President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo when her term ends in 2010, a new survey from the Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed.
BEST LEADER TO SUCCEED PRESIDENT ARROYO IN 2010
Overall, Philippines, September 2007 to June 2008
http://bworldonline.com/BW081908/content.php?id=003
House cancels session to study Charter change
By EDMER F. PANESA
The House of Representatives will forego with its regular session Wednesday to give its members the chance to gauge public sentiment about the proposal to amend the 1987 Constitution.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080819132871.html
Pimentel criticizes transfer of dates of national holidays
By HANNAH L. TORREGOZA
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. yesterday urged President Arroyo to stop her "cavalier way" of transferring the dates commemorating national holidays such as Labor Day, Independence Day, and Bonifacio Day so as not to dilute the meaning of these events in Philippine history.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080819132872.html
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