I. BANNER STORIES
Chief Justice moves on appeals court row
Sabio debunks De Borja P50-M claim
By Jerome Aning, Juliet Labog-Javellana
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:16:00 08/02/2008
MANILA, Philippines--Chief Justice Reynato Puno has ordered the gathering of all documents pertinent to the bribery scandal at the Court of Appeals as the contending parties engaged in a back-and-forth of accusations related to the case between Manila Electric Co. and the Government Service Insurance System, Supreme Court spokesperson Jose Midas Marquez said Friday.
'P100 M paid to others'
By Jess Diaz
Saturday, August 2, 2008
The brother of Speaker Prospero Nograles who was implicated in the swine lending scam said yesterday he did not profit from the P5-billion bank loan that financed the program and that an “arranger’s fee” of P100 million was paid to others.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080801164
3. Manila Times
Sabio: Lopezes my slayers
Businessman’s bribe allegations filthy lies
By William B. Depasupil, Reporter
Embattled Associate Justice Jose Sabio Jr. of the Court of Appeals called as “filthy lies” the allegations hurled against him by a businessman in connection with a row between two divisions of the appellate court over which should handle a case involving Meralco and the GSIS.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/aug/02/yehey/top_stories/20080802top1.html
4. Malaya
Sabio eyes bribery rap vs businessman
'Emissary' accepts challenge to lie detector test
BY EVANGELINE DE VERA
COURT of Appeals Justice Jose Sabio Jr. yesterday threatened to file bribery charges against businessman Francis Roa de Borja for allegedly offering him P10 million in exchange for letting another justice chair the division handling the Meralco-GSIS case.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/aug02/news1.htm
SC meets Tuesday on CA case
Full court will tackle procedural & ethical issues
Court of Appeals told to turn over all pertinent records
The Supreme Court (SC) led by Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno will hold a full-court session on Tuesday next week to tackle the procedural and ethical aspects of the issuance by the eighth division of the Court of Appeals (CA) of a decision in a case between the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) involving the validation of proxy votes during the power firm’s stockholders’ meeting last May 27.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080802131380.html
Justice outraged, mulls filing raps
By Benjamin B. Pulta
08/02/2008
Francis Roa de Borja would not have been identified by Court of Appeals (CA) Justice Jose Sabio Jr. as the alleged Manila Electric Co. emissary who tried to bribe the justice with P10 million to inhibit himself from the Meralco-Government Service Insurance System if Roa had not come out with his affidavit and spread what Sabio called “filthy lies” since the justice did not identify De Borja before the CA en banc Thursday.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080802hed1.html
7. Abante
KRISIS SA SARDINAS
Nina ROSE MIRANDA at JB SALARZON
Problemado ang Malacañang sa posibilidad na magkaroon ng shortage sa supply ng mga de-latang pagkain partikular ng sardinas sa mga pamilihan dahil sa ipinapatupad na boykot ng mga mangingisda sa Zamboanga province na pangunahing supplier ng nasabing produkto.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/aug0208/default.htm
COED DINUKOT, NI-RAPE NG TEXTMATE
Ni Dindo Matining
Sa kulungan ang bumagsak ng isang fishpond caretaker matapos madakip ng mga tauhan ng Marikina Police dahil sa umano’y pagdukot at panggagahasa sa kanyang ka-textmate na dalaga sa loob ng 16-araw sa Obando, Bulacan.
Kinilala ni Marikina Police chief Supt. Sotero Ramos ang suspek na si Joselito Miguel, 36, hiwalay sa asawa, katiwala sa isang fishpond at nakatira sa Paco, Obando, Bulacan.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/aug0208/news_headline.htm
Hudikatura pinasok na ng korupsiyon
Ni Malou Escudero
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Nababahala si Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel Jr. sa nabunyag na umano’y suhulan sa Court of Appeals dahil lumalabas aniya na mataas na ang korupsiyon sa hudikatura at nasa “door step” o pintuan na ito ng Supreme Court.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2008080174
10. Journal
SMEAR DRIVE
By: Hector Lawas
THE TRUTH AND NOTHING BUT… Justice Jose Sabio Jr., talks to media at his Court of Appeals office. He disputed businessman Francis de Borja’s version of the P10-million bribe controversy. Photo by Roger Talan
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-08-02&sec=1&aid=68710
11. Business World
Teves upbeat on San Miguel stake sale
ONGOING TALKS with coconut farmers may lead to the government’s finally being able to sell a 24% stake in San Miguel Corp., a Cabinet official yesterday said.
http://bworldonline.com/BW080208/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
II. POLITICAL
Younger Nograles denies Sen. Madrigal’s allegation
PHILIPPINE DEPOSIT Insurance Corporation President Jose Nograles today denied claims by Senator Jamby Madrigal that he personally collected P114 Million in arranger’s and attorney’s fees from Quedan and Rural Credit and Guarantee Corporation (Quedancor).
http://bworldonline.com/BW080208/content.php?id=077
Lopez ‘categorically, vehemently’ denies bribe try
By Abigail L. Ho
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:32:00 08/02/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) chairman and chief executive Manuel Lopez on Friday “categorically and vehemently” denied involvement in the bribery attempt alleged by Court of Appeals Associate Justice Jose Sabio Jr.
‘Not a single cent,’ says Nograles brother
By TJ Burgonio
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:54:00 08/02/2008
MANILA, Philippines—The brother of House Speaker Prospero Nograles faced the media Friday to deny allegations that he pocketed P100 million in facilitation fees for a P5-billion loan for the government’s Quedan and Rural Credit Guarantee Corp. (Quedancor) in 2004.
Comelec: ‘It’s go, go, go’ for ARMM polls
By Kristine L. Alave
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:55:00 08/02/2008
MANILA, Philippines—It’s all systems go for elections in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), the first fully automated elections to be held in the Philippines, Commission on Elections Chairman Jose Melo said Friday.
Muslim woman officer is 1 of 10 COPS awardees
By Alcuin Papa
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:57:00 08/02/2008
MANILA, Philippines—By combining the teachings of the Koran, Muslim Sha’ria law and current civil laws, Senior Police Officer 1 Annie Marie Anuary has been successful in resolving conflicts on the welfare of women and children in the southern city of Zamboanga.
Weather bureau sees more rains over Luzon
By TJ Burgonio
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:04:00 08/02/2008
MANILA, Philippines—After floods snarled street traffic in many parts of Metro Manila on Thursday, a low pressure area swirled from the Bicol region to the Central Luzon region on Friday and threatened Metro Manila with more rains this Saturday, weather experts said.
COA gives nod for CHED to junk P300-M call center deal
By Rainier Allan Ronda
Saturday, August 2, 2008
The Commission on Audit has allowed the Commission on Higher Education to scrap a deal signed by former CHED chairman Carlito Puno with the contractor of a P300-million call center project, which the COA has found to be grossly disadvantageous to the government.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080801165
Noli, Erap top bets for 2010 – survey
By Helen Flores
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Vice President Noli de Castro and former President Joseph Estrada placed No. 1 and 2, respectively, in a list of “presidentiables” for the 2010 elections, according to a non-commissioned Pulse Asia survey.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080801166
Comelec all set for ARMM polls
By Sheila Crisostomo
Saturday, August 2, 2008
It’s all systems go for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) elections on Aug. 11, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080801169
Sabio dares accuser to take lie detector test; SC to hear case
By Mike Frialde
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Embattled Court of Appeals (CA) Associate Justice Jose Sabio dared businessman Francis Roa de Borja to submit to a lie detector test and threatened to sue him for perjury for making false accusations.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080801170
90% of Meralco lifeline users in MM have received power subsidy
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Ninety percent of “lifeline” electricity users in the National Capital Region (NCR) have already received their P500 power subsidy from the government, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080801171
GMA OKs P1.68-B subsidy for farmers
By Paolo Romero
Saturday, August 2, 2008
President Arroyo has approved the allocation of P1.68 billion as subsidy to the farming sector for the acquisition and distribution of certified palay seeds nationwide.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080801172
Neri gets cold reception on first day at SSS
By Rainier Allan Ronda
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Employees of the Social Security System gave their new boss Romulo Neri a cold reception on his first day on the job yesterday.
Even as Neri tried to brush aside his subordinates’ seeming lack of enthusiasm, a huge crowd of indignant workers and militants gathered outside the SSS main office in Quezon City to denounce his appointment as head of the pension fund.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080801173
Second-hand vehicles can be imported only through Subic freeport – SC
By Mike Frialde
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Second-hand vehicles can only be imported through the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, the Supreme Court has stressed.
But Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) administrator Jose Mari Ponce stressed that the importation of used cars in Port Irene in Santa Ana, Cagayan is not covered by Executive Order No. 156, banning its importation in the country.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080801174
Ombudsman orders dismissal from service of government official
Saturday, August 2, 2008
The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the dismissal from service of an official of the National Home and Mortgage Finance Corp. (NHMFC) after he was found guilty of grave misconduct.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080801175
‘I was out of the country during alleged pay-off’
By Donnabelle Gatdula
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) president Manuel Lopez said he was out of the country when the alleged pay off took place as claimed by Court of Appeals Associate Justice Jose Sabio Jr.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080801177
GMA awards RP’s 10 outstanding cops for 2008
By Marvin Sy
Saturday, August 2, 2008
President Arroyo led the awarding yesterday of the Country’s Outstanding Policemen in Service (COPS) for this year, recognizing their integrity, courage and professionalism in the performance of their duty.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080801180
MIAA: No more than 3 airlines at NAIA-3, for now
By Rudy Santos
Saturday, August 2, 2008
After Cebu Pacific, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) will not allow any other international carrier to move to the new Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (NAIA-3).
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080801181
Speaker’s brother justifies P100-M fee
A brother of House Speaker Prospero Nograles confirmed that an arranger’s fee of P100 million was taken from a P5-billion loan deal between Quedancor and the Land Bank of the Philippines for Quedancor’s “GMA Cares Swine Program.” The program was launched in 2003.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/aug/02/yehey/top_stories/20080802top8.html
School na ilalaban sa SIFE World Cup pipiliin
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Handang-handa na ang isasagawang patimpalak para 2008 Filipinas Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) National Exposition para sa mga colleges at universities na gaganapin ngayong Sabado sa Dusit Thani Hotel sa Makati City sa pakikipagtulungan na rin ng mga business sector ng bansa.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2008080180
Customs seizes P65 million in farm products from China, Hong Kong
CUSTOMS Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) operatives seized 56 containers of flour and assorted agricultural products originating from Hong Kong and China worth at least P65 million.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/aug/02/yehey/metro/20080802met4.html
Bush: Active engagement with Asean remains thrust
President George W. Bush said Thursday (Wednesday in the US) that the US should remain "actively engaged" in the Asean region despite its growing relations with China and India.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/aug02/news3.htm
Speaker's brod denies pocketing P100M fee
A BROTHER of Speaker Prospero Nograles yesterday belied allegations he pocketed millions for brokering a loan between the Land Bank of the Philippines and the Quedan and Rural Guarantee Credit Corp (Quedancor).
http://www.malaya.com.ph/aug02/news5.htm
Opisyal sa maanomalyang P1.2B helicopter contract,
ipinuwestong pangulo ng AFP modernization program
Exclusive report ni JB SALARZON
Isang retiradong heneral ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) na kasamang iniimbestigahan hinggil sa maanomalyang bidding ng P1.2 bilyon ng anim na helicopter ang bagong itinalaga umano ni Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo upang pamunuan ang AFP modernization program.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/aug0208/news05.htm
Loren-Chiz most preferred team for 2010 -- survey
SEN. Loren Legarda emerged as the best preferred candidate for president while Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero the best preferred vice presidentiable for 2010 in a recent Pulse Asia survey.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-08-02&sec=1&aid=68741
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