I. BANNER STORIES
Mike Arroyo lawyer tied to CA row
Nothing wrong, says PCGG chair
By Leila Salaverria
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:52:00 08/27/2008
MANILA, Philippines—The chair of the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) Tuesday said that a lawyer of the husband of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and concurrent officer of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) had called him up to ask for help in its case against Manila Electric Co. (Meralco).
C-130 plunges into the sea
By Edith Regalado
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
DAVAO CITY – Nine crew members of a Philippine Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo plane were believed killed when the aircraft burst into flames and crashed minutes after it took off from the Davao City International Airport last Monday night.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080826113
3. Manila Times
GMA looks abroad for help
Govt to consult Britain, Sweden on rebel issue
By Angelo S. Samonte Reporter
President Gloria Arroyo on Tuesday said she plans to consult Britain and Sweden in negotiating peace with the Muslim separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Mindanao.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/aug/27/yehey/top_stories/20080827top1.html
4. Malaya
1 of only 2 PAF C-130 troop carriers crashes
Officials not ruling out terror attack
BY JAY CHUA
ONE of the Air Force’s two Hercules C-130 transport planes still flying crashed into the Davao Gulf shortly after taking off from the Davao International Airport around 9 p.m.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/aug27/news1.htm
9 feared dead in PAF plane crash
Wreckage, 2 bodies found in waters off Davao City
Air, sea search continues for lost transport plane
By MIKE CRISMUNDO, RONNIEL DE GUZMAN, ANJO PEREZ, LOUIE PEREZ, SARAH HILOMEN, YUL MALICSE, and ASSOCIATED PRESS
CAMP PANACAN, Davao City – The wreckage of a Philippine Air Force (PAF) C-130 Hercules transport plane carrying two pilots and seven crew members that went missing shortly after takeoff from the Davao International Airport Monday night has been recovered off the shore of Davao City, the military said yesterday.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080827133543.html
PCGG chief links FG’s lawyer to CA mess
By Benjamin B. Pulta
08/27/2008
Pandora’s box’s contents continued to spill out in the ongoing investigation into the alleged bribery involving the Lopez Group and Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) over the control of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) yesterday after Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) chairman, lawyer Camilo Sabio, who enjoys Cabinet rank, yesterday admitted that First Gentleman Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo’s lawyer, Jesus Santos, had informed him that a temporary restraining order (TRO) against GSIS was being prepared and for the PCGG chief to call his justice-brother on this matter.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080827hed1.html
7. Abante
AMONG PANLILIO KINUYOG SA ANTI-JUETENG DRIVE!
Ni BOYET JADULCO
Nagpahayag ng paniniwala kahapon ang oposisyon na may kinalaman sa jueteng ang umuusad na recall petition laban kay Pampanga Gov. Ed ‘Among’ Panlilio.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/aug2708/default.htm
TOTOY PUSHER
Aries Cano
Pabata na nang pabata ang mga lumilinya sa mga iligal na aktibidades, patunay dito ay ang pagkakasakote sa isang 14-anyos na batang lalaking nahulihan ng 32-pakete ng selyadong plastic ng marijuana sa Tondo, Maynila kahapon.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/aug2708/crime1.htm
C-130 nag-crash!
Ni Joy Cantos
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Isang C-130 plane na susundo sana sa mga tauhan ng Presidential Security Group (PSG) sa Iloilo City ang bumagsak sa Davao Gulf ilang minuto matapos mag-take off sa Davao International Airport kamakalawa ng gabi.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2008082679
10. Journal
PAF PLANE CRASHES
By: Fernando M. Cariaso
2 pilots, 7 crew feared dead as C130 plunges into Davao Gulf
AN Air Force plane carrying two pilots and seven crew crashed into the Davao Gulf shortly after take off Monday night.
Military rescuers recovered a body and several body parts as well as debris believed to be from the C 130 that was declared missing Monday night.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-08-27&sec=1&aid=71156
11. Business World
VAT to be used for rail loop
THE GOVERNMENT will use proceeds from the value-added tax (VAT) to complete a railway linking the Light Rail Transit-1’s (LRT) Monumento station and the Metro Rail Transit’s (MRT) North Avenue terminus.
http://bworldonline.com/BW082708/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
Trade deficit surges to $3.9B
By Cai U. Ordinario
Reporter
HIGHER imports reeled in a bigger trade deficit in the first six months of the year at $3.934 billion, according to the external trade performance report released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Tuesday.
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/08272008/headlines01.html
II. POLITICAL
SPECIAL REPORT
Key players brought their secrets to the grave
By Fe Zamora
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:20:00 08/27/2008
Most Read
Read Part 1: Fewer than 10 people in plot; 5 core, 5 others 'in the know'
Read Part 2: Marcos: 'My best successor is Ninoy'
Read Part 3: The Pattugalan Memos on Project 'Four Flowers'
Read Part 4: 4 innocents picked up, never to be seen again
Read Part 5: The most suspicious soldier on the tarmac
Read Part 6: 'To get to the mastermind, you must follow the money'
(Last of a series)
(Editor’s Note: This final part of the series is based on interviews with lawyer Virgilio Pablico, chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detective Group (CIDG) legal division; ex-Col. Irwin Ver, former commander of the Presidential Guards, the uniformed component of the Presidential Security Command (PSC); retired Col. Nicetas Katigbak, former chief of the Philippine Constabulary-Integrated National Police (PC-INP) component attached to the Aviation Security Command (Avsecom); retired M/Sgt. Ruben Cantimbuhan, the driver of the SWAT van; and the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) chaplain, Msgr. Roberto Olaguer. This series is based on a forthcoming Philippine Daily Inquirer book on the Aug. 21, 1983, assassination of opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jr.)
When Msgr. Roberto Olaguer was first assigned as chaplain at the New Bilibid Prison in 1990, he had one “mission” from Manila Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin: Find the truth about the Aquino assassination from the 16 soldiers convicted of the crime.
Marine panel wants Sulpicio suspended
By Edson C. Tandoc Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:30:00 08/27/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Rejecting a plea that the sinking of the MV Princess of the Stars was “an act of God,” the Board of Marine Inquiry (BMI) Tuesday said Sulpicio Lines Inc. (SLI) was responsible and called for the suspension of its license to operate.
Hercules goes down in Davao Gulf; 9 missing
By Tarra Quismundo, Nikko Dizon, Joselle dR Badilla, Inquirer Mindanao
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:59:00 08/27/2008
MANILA, Philippines—As the workhorse C-130 transport plane roared into the night sky, the veteran pilot advised air traffic control at Davao City that he was turning left on a time-tested path toward Iloilo, an hour’s flying time away.
Death toll mounts in Mindanao clashes
By Nash Maulana, Inquirer Mindanao
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:12:00 08/27/2008
COTABATO CITY—Sabaniya Dimodtang, 35, ran out of her house along with her husband and two children on Friday afternoon after a loud explosion went off in Datu Piang town, where a military ground and air assault was under way.
Respect our domain, ‘lumad’ tell Moro rebs
By Ma. Cecilia Rodriguez, Inquirer Mindanao
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:28:00 08/27/2008
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—“Lumad” leaders Tuesday called on the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to uphold an ancient pact that, they said, clearly defined the areas of the Moro and the indigenous peoples.
PNP’s No. 2 set to be No. 1
By Alcuin Papa, Michael Lim Ubac
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:43:00 08/27/2008
MANILA, Philippines—No surprise. The country’s second highest-ranking police official, an intelligence and operations specialist, will become the new chief of the Philippine National Police.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080827-157045/PNPs-No-2-set-to-be-No-1
Senators poised to end ZTE probe
By Gil C. Cabacungan Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:48:00 08/27/2008
MANILA, Philippines—The Senate is poised to bring down the curtains on one of the longest-running congressional investigations, with three Senate committees agreeing to submit a preliminary report and conducting a final hearing on the $329-million national broadband network deal nearly a year after star witness, Jose de Venecia III, spilled the beans on the allegedly irregular contract with China’s ZTE Corp.
Arroyo seeks P1.4-T national budget for 2009
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:50:00 08/27/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is ready to submit to Congress her proposal for a P1.4-trillion national budget for 2009, 15 percent higher than the appropriations for this year.
Arroyo: Accord must include disarming MILF rebs
By Christine Avendaño
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:51:00 08/27/2008
MANILA, Philippines—President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo wants the disarming and demobilization of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels part of the talking points when peace negotiations resume.
MOA part of political settlement, says SolGen
By Jerome Aning
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:52:00 08/27/2008
MANILA, Philippines—The government has maintained its plea to the Supreme Court to dismiss the case questioning the validity of the proposed Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain between the government peace panel with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
PCGG chief links FG lawyer to CA mess
By Sandy Araneta
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) Chairman Camilo Sabio admitted yesterday that he had asked his brother – an appellate justice – to help the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) in its legal battle against the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) after receiving a call from a lawyer of First Gentleman Mike Arroyo.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080826114
Senators link ‘pork’ release to Cha-cha
By Aurea Calica
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Senators warned members of the House of Representatives yesterday against pursuing Charter change (Cha-cha) for their own selfish ends as the release of Priority Development Assistance Funds (PDAF) or pork barrel was tied to the move to revive the measure once again.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080826115
Gov’t probes MILF, NPA alliance
By Cecille Suerte Felipe
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
COTABATO CITY – Security forces are now focusing on a possible alliance between the communist New People’s Army (NPA) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to carry out diversionary attacks.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080826116
Meralco refund set in November
By Donnabelle Gatdula
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Some 1.8 million residential customers of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will start getting refunds on their meter deposits plus the corresponding interest in November this year.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080826117
BMI: Sulpicio liable in Princess of the Stars disaster
By Evelyn Macairan
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The ships of Sulpicio Lines Inc. (SLI) might again be grounded after the Board of Marine Inquiry (BMI) recommended to the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) to order the shipping firm to stop its vessels from sailing.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080826118
LTO denies singling out House members in protocol plates review
By Perseus Echeminada
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The beleaguered chief of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) yesterday assured Speaker Prospero Nograles that the review on protocol plates is not limited to members of the House of Representatives but will also include government officials from the vice-president down to regional trial court judges.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080826119
Technical issues ironed out in long delayed Northrail project
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
CLARK FREEPORT – The Chinese contractor of the railway that would link Metro Manila with the Clark Freeport has ironed out the technical problems that have delayed the project, the North Luzon Railways Corp. said yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080826120
SC ruling paves way for tax evasion case against Juday
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Movie and television actress Judy Ann Santos can now be tried for tax evasion.
The Supreme Court denied yesterday Santos’s petition seeking to reverse the June 19, 2006 resolution of the Court of Tax Appeals for her to face trial.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080826121
P4 B more of Katas ng VAT for third quarter released soon
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
CLARK ECONOMIC ZONE – The government is expected to release another P4 billion in food and fuel subsidies and other assistance for the poor next month.
Speaking during dinner with reporters here yesterday, President Arroyo said funding would again come from the collections of the value added tax (VAT) on oil.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080826122
Environment group supports graphic warning labels on cigarette packs
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
An environment group yesterday backed anti-tobacco advocates in pushing for the immediate passage of a bill that seeks the printing of picture warnings on cigarette packs to dissuade Filipinos from smoking.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080826123
Escudero threatens charges vs CEZA execs over car smuggling
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Sen. Francis Escudero, chairman of the Senate ways and means committee, threatened anew yesterday to file charges against officials of the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) for the continuous rampant smuggling of second-hand imported cars in the area.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080826124
Without JDV, Senate may finally close NBN-ZTE probe
By Aurea Calica
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The Senate is now wrapping up the investigation into the controversial national broadband network (NBN) deal between the government and the Chinese firm ZTE Corp. after almost a year, as the possibility of former House speaker and Pangasinan Rep. Jose de Venecia Jr. testifying has dimmed.
Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon committee, said his staff and those of the committees on national defense and security and trade and commerce that led the investigation would come out with the preliminary report on the NBN controversy so that proper charges could already be filed against those involved.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080826125
GMA: RP to seek Blair’s assistance in Mindanao peace process
By Paolo Romero
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
CLARK ECONOMIC ZONE – Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and the Swedish government will soon be helping the Arroyo administration jump-start peace talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) that are currently stalled because of the fierce fighting in Mindanao, President Arroyo said.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080826127
RP pushes for closer ASEAN cooperation vs graft, corruption
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
The Philippine government has sought closer cooperation among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the collective fight against corruption.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080826128
Oil prices in Asia rise amid fears hurricane will disrupt operations
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
SINGAPORE – Oil prices in Asia rose Tuesday on concerns hurricane Gustav may disrupt oil operations in the Gulf of Mexico.
It’s hard to predict where Gustav will strike,” said Victor Shum, an energy analyst with Purvin & Gertz in Singapore.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080826129
Police circulate bounty posters for Kato, Bravo
By Cecille Suerte Felipe
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
LANAO DEL NORTE – Police have started distributing posters and leaflets on the huge bounty for the capture of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) commanders Ameril Umbra Kato and Abdurahman Macapaar.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080826130
Palace to submit P1.415-T budget to Congress today
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Malacañang will submit to Congress today the proposed P1.415-trillion general appropriations act for 2009.
The proposed budget is 15 percent higher than this year’s P1.227-trillion budget.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080826132
Malaysian peacekeepers to stay in Mindanao
By Pia Lee-Brago
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Malaysia assured the Philippines that the 12 Malaysian peace monitors would stay in Mindanao even if the two governments fail to adopt a new agreement for the International Monitoring Team (IMT), Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo said yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080826133
GMA orders faster release of ‘pork barrel’
By Sammy Martin Reporter
Many lawmakers are probably feeling like they went to hog heaven, after hearing the news that President Gloria Arroyo ordered the faster release of their “pork barrel” funds.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/aug/27/yehey/top_stories/20080827top4.html
Senate okays bill setting fixed term fr military chief
By Efren L. Danao Senior Reporter
The Senate approved on third and final reading Tuesday a bill giving the chief of staff of the Armed Forces a fixed term of office of three years to end the present “revolving door policy.”
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/aug/27/yehey/metro/20080827met1.html
Nene says JDV to testify next month; Peter not holding his breath
SENATE minority leader Aquilino Pimentel Jr. yesterday said Pangasinan Rep. Jose de Venecia Jr. will testify next month on the Senate’s probe on the national broadband contract with China’s ZTE Corp.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/aug27/news7.htm
BF to run in 2010 even if Lakas opts for another standard-bearer
METROPOLITAN Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Bayani Fernando said he will pursue his bid for the presidency in 2010 even if he is not chosen standard-bearer of the administration party Lakas-CMD.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/aug27/metro4.htm
1.5 M high school seniors take career examination today
By SHIANEE MAMANGLU
Some 1.5 million high school seniors from public and private schools across the country will take the National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) today, August 27.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080827133548.html
JdV threatens to testify at Senate ZTE hearing
By Angie M. Rosales
08/27/2008
Will he or won’t he testify before the Senate for a last hearing on the controversial $326-million ZTE-National Broadband Network deal before the Senate blue ribbon committee wraps up its probe?
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080827hed5.html
Meralco meter refund uusad sa Nobyembre
(Tina Mendoza)
Simula buwan ng Nobyembre ay uumpisahan na ng Manila Electric Company (Meralco) ang pagre-refund ng meter deposits sa kanilang mga konsumer kung saan mauunang makakakuha ng P800 na balik-bayad ang mga residential consumers na kumukunsumo ng 100 kilowatts kada buwan pababa.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/aug2708/news04.htm
NBN-ZTE deal probe tatapusin na
By: Marlon Purificacion
TATAPUSIN na ng Senado ang pagdinig na isinasagawa hinggil sa ano-malya sa $329 million National Broadband Network (NBN)-ZTE deal.
Ito’y dahil na rin sa isinasagawang pambibitin ni dating Speaker Jose de Venecia sa broadband probe kahit nangangako itong ibulgar ang lahat ng nalalaman sa naturang anomalya.
Ayon kay Senador Alan Peter Caye-tano, chair ng Senate Blue Ribbon committee, nakatakdang magpulong ang tatlong komite para pag-usapan ang pagsasara sa nangyaring suhulan at overpricing sa NBN contract.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-08-27&sec=4&aid=71152
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