I. BANNER STORIES
Troops ‘closing in’ on MILF rebels
15 Moro rebel camps overrun, so far--officials
By Joel Guinto
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 12:18:00 08/25/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- (UPDATE) The military has "caught up" with the groups of two Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) commanders who are wanted over attacks on civilian communities in Central Mindanao, after they overran 15 rebel camps and "battle positions" over two days, officials said.
MILF raiders linked to JI
By Paolo Romero
Monday, August 25, 2008
Rogue commanders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) have strong ties with extremists, including the al-Qaeda-linked Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), and would continue to sow terror even when a final peace agreement is forged with the separatist group, security and intelligence officials said yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080824165
3. Manila Times
Fight vs. MILF intensifies
55 killed Saturday, over 100 in 4 days
By Al Jacinto, Correspondent
ZAMBOANGA CITY: At least 55 government soldiers and Muslim rebels were killed Saturday, even as fighting intensified Sunday in southern Philippines.
Fierce fighting was reported in the towns of Datu Piang, Datu Saudi Ampatuan—all in Maguindanao province—and in Midsayap town in North Cotabato, said Eid Kabalu, a rebel leader of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/aug/25/yehey/top_stories/20080825top1.html
4. Malaya
Palace rejects halt to offensive
Shrugs off warning of collapse of peace talks
BY JOCELYN MONTEMAYOR
GOVERNMENT forces will not stop until Moro Islamic Liberation Front members who staged attacks in Central Mindanao are neutralized, Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said yesterday.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/aug25/news1.htm
XXIX Beijing Olympiad ends
Olympic flag handed over to Britain for 2012 Games; IOC lauds China for its impeccable performance
By SIMON DENYER
BEIJING, China (Reuters) – The XXIX Beijing 2008 Olympic Games ended Sunday, with China basking in the glow of its team’s 51st gold medal and getting a clear thumbs-up from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080825133429.html
7. Abante
LALABAN KAMI!
Ang mga miyembro ng armadong Christian group na kilala sa tawag na “Ilaga” ay nagtipun-tipon sa Barangay Mampurok, Dualing sa North Cotabato nitong Agosto 23, 2008. Inarmasan ng gobyerno ang mga sibilyan para lumaban sa mga rebeldeng Muslim kasunod ng mga pang-aatake at pamamaslang sa mga sibilyan ng Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). (AFP)
Nina JB SALARZON at NOEL ABUEL
Kinatatakutang lumawak na ang kaguluhan sa Mindanao dahil sa hindi pagkakasundo sa pagitan ng gobyerno at Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) kaugnay sa nagaganap na labanan ng magkabilang panig na nag-ugat sa naunsyaming paglalagda sa memorandum of agreement on ancestral domain (MOA-AD).
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/aug2508/default.htm
NI-RAPE NG BESTFRIEND
Dindo Matining
Itinuturo nina SPO1 Victoriano Peria, Investigation chief at deputy police chief, Chief Inspector Wenceslao Anore ang pitong lalaking nasakote sa kasong pagnanakaw sa magkakahiwalay na lugar sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni Supt. Rodney Y. Ramirez, police chief noong Biyernes. (Bell Desolo)
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/aug2508/crime1.htm
Armed civilian sa Mindanao palalakasin
Ni Danilo Garcia
Monday, August 25, 2008
Palalakasin ng Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) ang recruitment ng mga Civilian Volunteer Organizations (CVO) sa Mindanao na aarmasan ng pamahalaan upang legal na makatulong sa paglaban sa teroristang Moro Islamic Liberations Front (MILF).
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2008082489
10. Journal
PEACE!
By: Ryan Ponce Pacpaco
Palace allies, foes make joint appeal to end fighting in Mindanao
FOUR lawmakers yesterday crossed party lines in reiterating their call for the immediate resumption of peace negotiations to prevent the fighting between the government troops and secessionist Moro Islamic Liberation Front guerrillas from escalating as more innocent civilians are killed, injured and displaced.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-08-25&sec=1&aid=70936
11. Business World
Gov’t acts on job-skills mismatch
TALKS WITH FOREIGN business chambers have been ordered by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in an effort to address a job-skills mismatch blamed as one of the factors behind rising unemployment.
http://bworldonline.com/BW082508/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
Hike in biz license fees resisted
By Max V. de Leon
Reporter
Filipino businessmen labeled as confiscatory a proposal to increase business license fees up to 3.75 percent of gross sales or receipts and announced they will strongly lobby against the House bill filed by Nacionalista Party Rep. George Arnaiz of Negros Oriental.
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/08252008/headlines01.html
II. POLITICAL
2 Kato camps fall, says military
But AFP can’t find MILF leader
By Nikko Dizon, Jeffrey Maitem, Nash Maulana
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:10:00 08/25/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Government forces pursuing Ameril Ombra Kato Sunday said they had overrun two of his encampments but had found no trace of the wily Moro commander blamed for the recent surge of violence in Central Mindanao, the military reported.
SPECIAL REPORT
‘The most suspicious soldier on the tarmac’
By Fe Zamora
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:31:00 08/25/2008
Most Read
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(Fifth of a series)
(Editor’s note: This part of the series on the Aquino assassination was based on interviews with Msgr. Roberto Olaguer, chaplain at the New Bilibid Prisons; lawyer Virgilio Pablico, chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group legal division, who was a Criminal Investigation Service investigator in 1983; ex-Sgt. Ernesto Mateo, one of the 16 soldiers convicted for the Aquino-Galman double slaying; retired M/Sgt. Ruben Cantimbuhan, driver of the SWAT van; and the sworn statements of convicted Sergeants Rolando de Guzman, Rodolfo Desolong, Ruben Aquino and Pablo Martinez, which were filed in August 2004 in their bid to reopen their case.)
Over two decades after the assassination of opposition leader Benigno S. Aquino Jr., Sgt. Rolando de Guzman can still see the grin on Rolando Galman’s face on that sweltering afternoon of Aug. 21, 1983.
ANALYSIS
Arroyo silent on MOA framework
By Amando Doronila
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:43:00 08/25/2008
MANILA, Philippines—The Supreme Court’s suspension of the memorandum of agreement (MOA) on the establishment of an expanded Bangsamoro ancestral home has delayed the signing of the deal.
LTO chief dared to name names
By Jess Diaz
Monday, August 25, 2008
A congressman dared Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief Alberto Suansing to identify the congressmen who he claimed were forcing him to register their smuggled luxury cars and sport utility vehicles (SUVs).
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080824168
‘Gov’t needs P15.6 B more to fund 2008 spending program’
By Christina Mendez
Monday, August 25, 2008
Sen. Loren Legarda warned the people yesterday that the soaring prices of commodities have also affected the national government, the country’s single biggest consumer, just like ordinary Filipinos.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080824171
Policy center objects to pre-departure psychiatric test for OFWs
Monday, August 25, 2008
The government was urged yesterday to review screening procedures for foreign employers, instead of requiring departing domestic helpers to undergo psychiatric tests.
Former labor undersecretary Susan Ople, head of the Blas F. Ople Policy Center, said requiring psychiatric tests for domestic helpers will not address rampant violations of work contracts and contract substitutions of women workers overseas.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080824172
SC asked: Disbar PCGG chief over ethics issue
By Mike Frialde
Monday, August 25, 2008
A lawyer has asked the Supreme Court to disbar Presidential Commission on Good Government Chairman Camilo Sabio for allegedly violating the canon of legal ethics for lawyers.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080824173
US, Malaysia asked: Why are you backing MOA?
By Gil C. Cabacungan Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:08:00 08/25/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Opposition senators Sunday called on the United States, Malaysia and other countries pushing for a peace pact creating an expanded Moro homeland to spell out their motives in endorsing the controversial memorandum of agreement (MOA).
Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano also raised questions on why the Philippine government had “curiously” chosen to charge Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels who pillaged several towns in Lanao and North Cotabato as criminals rather than as terrorists.
Survivors recall MILF rebel attacks
By Rex Ortega
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:19:00 08/25/2008
KOLAMBUGAN, LANAO DEL NORTE—After a huge yawn and a little wave of her tiny hand, week-old Friendly Zusima dozed off on a mat as if nothing happened.
Bishop hails ex-envoy for spotless stint
By Kristine L. Alave
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:43:00 08/25/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Politicians and other government officials should learn from Leonida Vera, former ambassador to the Vatican, who left her post after four years of service with her integrity intact and her reputation untainted, Bataan Bishop Socrates Villegas said.
Disbarment case filed vs Camilo Sabio
By Leila Salaverria
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:41:00 08/25/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Before he could explain his actions to a panel created by the Supreme Court, Presidential Commission on Good Government Chair Camilo Sabio has been slapped with a disbarment complaint for allegedly trying to influence his brother in a case between the Government Service Insurance System and Manila Electric Co. (Meralco).
Senators threaten to probe Sulpicio
Cayetano, Pimentel: Letting ships sail premature
By Gil C. Cabacungan Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:42:00 08/25/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Opposition senators are threatening to open an investigation into the record of Sulpicio Lines, owner of the M/V Princess of the Stars, whose sinking in June left hundreds dead, saying the decision to allow it to operate again was “unacceptable” to the public.
Over 1,000 mobile teachers to be fielded in depressed barangays
By Paolo Romero
Monday, August 25, 2008
Some 1,000 “mobile teachers” will be fielded in poor and isolated communities to give nearly 70,000 out-of-school youths and adults a chance to catch up with their basic education this year.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080824176
Annual RP-US Mutual Defense Board meet to be held in Manila
By James Mananghaya
Monday, August 25, 2008
Top military officials from the US Pacific Command are expected to arrive in the country next month for the 50th annual meeting of the US-RP Mutual Defense Board, which was supposed to be held in Hawaii last Aug. 18 but was postponed due to the ongoing combat operations in Mindanao, an official said yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080824177
Signature drive vs population bill set
Monday, August 25, 2008
The Catholic Church will soon launch a national signature campaign against the reproductive health bill now pending in Congress.
In a statement, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) and the Archdiocese of Manila said they are spearheading the massive signature movement in every diocese, parish, Catholic school, church institution and organization to reiterate that the people are against the passage of the bill.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080824178
Military sending in more troops from Luzon, Visayas to fight MILF
By Edith Regalado
Monday, August 25, 2008
DAVAO CITY – The military has begun moving its firepower to Mindanao by deploying more troops and equipment from Luzon and the Visayas to fight the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), Sen. Rodolfo Biazon disclosed here yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080824179
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