I. BANNER STORIES
$100-M fight: Pacquiao vs De La Hoya
World’s best boxer battles Golden Boy on Dec. 6
By Marc Anthony Reyes, Aquiles Zonio
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:27:00 08/29/2008
MANILA, Philippines—The biggest boxing match in years is finally set.
Barring last-minute hitches, Oscar De La Hoya, boxing’s box office superstar in the past decade, will take on Manny Pacquiao, boxing’s hottest commodity today, in what promises to be a $100-million welterweight bout on Dec. 6 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Bravo’s camp overrun
By Roel Pareño
Friday, August 29, 2008
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Government troops overran a major stronghold of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Poona Piagapo town, Lanao del Norte, officials announced yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080828125
3. Manila Times
OIC hits attacks on civilians
Islamic group asks govt, MILF to restart talks
The Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) on Thursday condemned recent rebel Muslim attacks on civilians in southern Philippines.
Grouping 57 countries and representing 1.3 billion Muslims worldwide, the organization has been fostering peace negotiations between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/aug/29/yehey/top_stories/20080829top1.html
4. Malaya
Growth slows to 4.6%
Weak consumption blamed
BY JIMMY CALAPATI
ECONOMIC growth slowed down to 4.6 percent during the second quarter from 8.3 percent a year ago, casting doubts on the government achieving its goal of 5.5-6.4 percent growth for the year.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/aug29/news1.htm
Ilaga’s return alarms Teodoro
Vigilantes may exacerbate Mindanao situation — DND chief
Ilaga’s resurgence alarms Teodoro, warns on vigilantes
By RIO ROSE RIBAYA
The Department of National Defense (DND) yesterday expressed alarm over the resurgence of the armed vigilante group Ilaga, saying that its involvement in the current Mindanao conflict may complicate things further for the military which is pursuing separatist Muslim rebels.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080829133706.html
‘All-out peace’ impossible with MILF around—Erap
By Michaela P. del Callar
08/29/2008
With continued talk from Malacañang of an “all-out peace” in Mindanao while the military pursues the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)’s commanders who led their fighters in attacking civilians in Mindanao provinces, killing them, including children, former President Joseph Estrada in a radio interview yesterday stood firm on his position that eradicating the separatists’ activity is the only solution to peace in Mindanao.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080829hed1.html
7. Abante
ANTI-AMONG ED KINASAHAN!
Ni MARK MANABAT
PAMPANGA --- Dalawang malalaking grupo ng mga Pampangueño ang kumasa upang labanan ang tinatrabahong ‘recall’ o pagpapatalsik kay elected Pampanga Gov. Ed ‘Among’ Panlilio.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/aug2908/default.htm
2-ORAS HABULAN, RATRATAN!
Nina Armida Rico at Dindo Matining
Isang suspek at isang pulis ang nasawi habang dalawa pa ang sugatan na may dalawang oras na habulan at barilan sa pagitan ng mga awtoridad at isang bank robbery gang na nagsimula sa Makati City at nakarating sa Mandaluyong City kahapon ng umaga.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/aug2908/news_story1.htm
Ilaga pinadidisarmahan
Nina Angie Dela Cruz At Butch Quejada
Friday, August 29, 2008
Hiniling ng militanteng grupong Anakpawis sa pamahalaan na agarang disarmahan ang vigilante group na Reform Ilaga Movement dahil ang naturang grupo ay maaari umanong magdulot lamang ng pagtindi pa ng kaguluhan sa Mindanao.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=20080828101
10. Journal
DONE DEAL
Oscar dela Hoya & Manny pacquiao
It’s final: Pacman fights Golden Boy
THE showdown many dismissed earlier as a dream fight is now about to become a reality.
Boxing superstars Manny Pacquiao and Oscar dela Hoya are finally making their December 6 bout happen in what could go down as the richest and most highly-anticipated slugfest in the long and colorful history of prize fighting.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-08-29&sec=7&aid=71327
11. Business World
Central bank hikes rates anew
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) raised interest rates by 25 basis points yesterday, the third straight hike in a policy tightening campaign that could be wrapped up in a few months as economic growth falters.
http://bworldonline.com/BW082908/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
Inflation, global woes hurt GDP
By Cai U. Ordinario
Reporter
HIGH inflation and slower growth in advanced economies in the world dragged down the country’s economic growth in the second quarter and the first half of the year to 4.6 percent, the government announced on Thursday.
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/0829&302008/headlines01.html
II. POLITICAL
Gov’t troops recapture Bravo camp in Lanao
By Nikko Dizon, Inquirer Mindanao
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:47:00 08/29/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Government troops have overrun a major Moro rebel camp in Lanao del Norte province, but failed to capture Abdulla Macapaar, known as Commander Bravo, whose men pillaged two towns last week and left scores of civilians dead, officials said Thursday.
Malaysia to keep its peace monitors in South
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:48:00 08/29/2008
KUALA LUMPUR—Malaysia Thursday said it would keep its peace monitors in violence-torn Mindanao for another three months after appeals from both Manila and the country’s biggest Moro rebel group.
Tagaytay 5 freed; rebellion case ‘nonexistent’
By Niña Catherine Calleja
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:50:00 08/29/2008
CAMP VICENTE LIM, LAGUNA—Five men accused of being communist guerrillas were released Thursday afternoon after the Tagaytay Regional Trial Court (RTC) dismissed the rebellion case filed against them by the police.
Puno: SC aware of ruling’s big impact in tense South
By TJ Burgonio
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:51:00 08/29/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Supreme Court justices are aware of how their decision on a deal expanding the Bangsamoro territory would impact on the volatile situation in Mindanao, Chief Justice Reynato Puno said Thursday.
SC eyes ‘amparo’ for squatters
Puno says writ to stop demolition of shanties
By TJ Burgonio
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:52:00 08/29/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Encouraged by the effectiveness of the writ of amparo in curbing extra-judicial killings, Chief Justice Reynaldo Puno is now considering expanding the judicial remedy’s coverage to include protecting the urban poor against summary demolition of their shanties.
C-130 CRASH
Gloom hangs over pilot’s village
By Anselmo Roque
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:53:00 08/29/2008
SAN JOSE CITY, Philippines—A pall of gloom descended on the village of Crisanto Sanchez here following reports that one of its outstanding residents, Maj. Manuel Zambrano Jr., was the pilot of the ill-fated C-130 transport plane that plunged into the Davao Gulf on Monday night.
Arroyo looks to past in calling for CARP extension
By Michael Lim Ubac
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:36:00 08/29/2008
MANILA, Philippines—President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is pushing for the extension of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP), which expires in December, to carry out a land reform “that will truly emancipate and empower the farmer.”
Ramon Magsaysay Awards honor Asian ‘pathfinders’
By Edson C. Tandoc Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:57:00 08/29/2008
MANILA, Philippines—To mark its 50th anniversary, the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation will be honoring people who have brought power back to their people by using new solutions in a changing environment.
Arroyo cites media role, but hits gossipy headlines
By Michael Lim Ubac
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:58:00 08/29/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Long critical of the way the press has been reporting on her administration, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has taken a dig at her tormentors in the media.
GMA world’s 41st most powerful woman
Friday, August 29, 2008
Three impeachment and coup attempts and a slew of scandals since 2001 could not drive her out of power. For that, President Arroyo climbed back up in Forbes Magazine’s “100 Most Powerful Women,” ranking 41st on the list, two places ahead of US First Lady Laura Bush.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080828126
Ex-CDC head gets CHED
Friday, August 29, 2008
President Arroyo has appointed Angeles University Foundation vice chairman and chancellor and former Clark Development Corp. (CDC) president Emmanuel Angeles as the chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080828127
Teacher, 81, joins US Peace Corps
By Marichu Villanueva
Friday, August 29, 2008
An 81-year-old retired American teacher is among the latest batch of United States Peace Corps volunteers currently undergoing training to help Filipino public school English teachers gain better language skills.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080828128
DOH to promote use of condoms
Friday, August 29, 2008
The Department of Health (DOH) will promote the use of condoms to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS despite opposition from the Catholic Church, an official said yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080828129
Business outlook grim – BSP survey
By Des Ferriols
Friday, August 29, 2008
The business sector’s outlook is grim for the third quarter of the year, with companies expecting higher inflation, higher borrowing costs and low growth prospects.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080828130
SC panel won’t touch FG lawyer; senators call for disbarment
By Mike Frialde
Friday, August 29, 2008
The Supreme Court panel tasked to probe the alleged improprieties committed by justices of the Court of Appeals in the handling of the Manila Electric Co. board election row will not touch Jesus Santos, a lawyer of First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo, as it has not sought an extension of its hearings.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080828131
Lawmakers urged not to pad ‘pork’
By Paolo Romero
Friday, August 29, 2008
Malacañang appealed yesterday to lawmakers not to pad their pork barrel allocations for next year once they deliberate on the proposed P1.4-trillion national budget for 2009.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080828132
Scientists back reproductive health bill
Friday, August 29, 2008
Filipino scientists yesterday joined other groups in supporting the reproductive health bill to promote responsible parenthood and help curb the high rate of population growth in the country.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080828133
Oil firms mulling next step as global oil prices increase
By Donnabelle Gatdula
Friday, August 29, 2008
Amid widespread clamor for a sharper one-time rollback in fuel prices, oil companies may be preparing to put an end to the short-lived regime of price cuts citing “noted increase” in global crude costs.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080828134
Palace says it won’t condone vigilante acts
By Marvin Sy
Friday, August 29, 2008
Malacañang officials assured the people yesterday that the administration would not condone the activities of vigilante groups like the Ilaga to retaliate for recent atrocities of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Mindanao.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080828135
Erap: You can’t trust MILF
By Jose Rodel Clapano
Friday, August 29, 2008
Former President Joseph Estrada warned the people that peace in Mindanao would not be achieved until the separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels are neutralized.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080828136
House OKs bill seeking state funding for political parties
By Jess Diaz
Friday, August 29, 2008
The House of Representatives approved last Wednesday night a bill seeking state funding for major political parties like the ruling Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080828137
Magsaysay awardees vow to help improve lives
By Patricia Esteves
Friday, August 29, 2008
The 2008 Ramon Magsaysay awardees who were formally presented to the media yesterday vowed to continue working to improve lives across Asia.
The awardees — Isabela Gov. Grace Padaca, Prakash and Amdakini Ante, Akio Ishii, Ahmad Syafii Maarif, Therdchai Jivacate, Ananda Galappatti and the Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD-MRI) — promised to carry on their respective advocacies and work to offer solutions to problems that plague their nations.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080828138
Andaya: No more easy promotions for gov’t workers
Friday, August 29, 2008
There will be no more easy and automatic promotions for government employees under the new proposed salary scheme pushed by the Department of Budget and Management that would increase the pay of workers in the public sector.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080828139
No reason for bakers to hike pan de sal price – flour millers
By Elisa Osorio
Friday, August 29, 2008
The price of pan de sal sold in small neighborhood bakeries should not increase, not even by P0.25, said the Philippine Association of Flour Millers (PAFMIL).
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080828140
Hopes dim in finding survivors of C-130 crash
By James Mananghaya
Friday, August 29, 2008
Hopes of finding survivors among the nine pilots and crew of the Philippine Air Force C-130 that crashed in Davao last Monday are fading as rescuers and disaster authorities came empty-handed on their fourth day of search and rescue operations yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080828141
Toxic cargo retrieval faces delay
Friday, August 29, 2008
The operation to retrieve toxic cargo from the M/V Princess of the Stars that overturned off Romblon at the height of typhoon “Frank” would be delayed by 10 days, the Coast Guard said yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080828142
Concern aired on provision of cheaper medicine law
By Sheila Crisostomo
Friday, August 29, 2008
The Drug Store Association of the Philippines (DSAP) yesterday expressed concern over a provision of Republic Act 9502 or the Cheaper Medicine Law that requires drug outlets to “carry” certain medicine and drugs imported by the government.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080828143
Senate panel endorses ratification of Asean charter
Friday, August 29, 2008
Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago expects the Senate to ratify the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Charter before yearend and make it binding on the Philippines.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080828144
Miriam: Comelec helpless
Friday, August 29, 2008
Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago accused the Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday of being helpless in stopping premature campaigning and election overspending.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080828145
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