I. BANNER STORIES
Supreme Court halts Moroland deal
SC ignores gov’t plea of executive privilege
By Tetch Torres, Leila Salaverria, Michael Lim Ubac, Christian V. Esguerra, Nikko Dizon
INQUIRER.net, Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:07:00 08/05/2008
MANILA, Philippines—The Supreme Court, ignoring a new plea for executive privilege to keep diplomatic negotiations secret, stopped the signing on Tuesday in Malaysia of an agreement that critics feared could lead to an independent Bangsamoro state.
SC stops gov't-MILF land deal
By Mike Frialde
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
The Supreme Court stopped yesterday the signing of a territorial agreement between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) even as the Arroyo administration parried accusations that it was giving up the country’s sovereignty in exchange for a peace pact with the secessionist group.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080804154
3. Manila Times
SC stops signing of pact
Protests against MILF state to continue today
The Supreme Court on Monday stopped the government from signing a peace agreement with Muslim separatist insurgents in southern Philippines, in another apparent setback to efforts to end nearly four decades of rebellion there.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/aug/05/yehey/top_stories/20080805top1.html
4. Malaya
SC stops pact signing
Palace confident MILF talks on track
BY EVANGELINE DE VERA
THE Supreme Court yesterday issued a temporary restraining order on the signing of a memorandum of agreement between peace negotiators from the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front scheduled today in Kuala Lumpur.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/aug05/news1.htm
SC stops signing of MILF accord
Issues TRO, sets oral argument for Aug. 15
SC issues TRO on signing of MoA on ancestral domain
By REY G. PANALIGAN
In a unanimous vote of 15 justices, the Supreme Court (SC) yesterday stopped the government from proceeding today with the signing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, of a memorandum of agreement (MoA) on the ancestral domain in the expanded Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080805131632.html
GMA’s plan to stay beyond 2010 bared
By Ninez Cacho-Olivares Editor-in-chiefEXCLUSIVE
08/05/2008
Two meetings were held between President Arroyo and her allies among local government units (LGUs) last Friday and Sunday to fine-tune the move for a People’s Initiative (PI), intended to ensure her stay in Malacañang beyond 2010.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080805hed1.html
7. Abante
SC sa GRP-MILF pact
TEKA MUNA!
Nina JUN TADIOS, ROSE MIRANDA, NILO MARASIGAN, ERALYN PRADO, BOYET JADULCO at BERNARD TAGUINOD
Isang araw bago ang nakatakda sanang pirmahan ng Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain (MOA-AD) ng pamahalaan at Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) sa Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, naglabas ng temporary restraining order (TRO) ang Korte Suprema para pansamantalang pigilin ito.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/aug0508/default.htm
KARIBAL NA TIBO PINATAY
Ni Alvin Madan
Humandusay ang duguang katawan ng isang tibo matapos saksakin ng kanyang karibal na isa ring tomboy nang magpang-abot ang dalawa sa bahay ng nililigawang dilag at matapos ang pananaksak ay tinangka ring magpatiwakal ng tomboy sa Valenzuela City kahapon ng madaling-araw.
Binawian ng buhay habang ginagamot sa Valenzuela General Hospital sanhi ng mga tinamong saksak sa katawan ang biktimang nakilalang si Joan Otero, 26-anyos, empleyado ng SM North, residente ng 143 Pineapple Road, Potrero, Malabon City, habang inoobserbahan din sa nasabing pagamutan ang suspek na nagtamo rin ng saksak sa sikmura matapos magtangkang magpakamatay na nakilalang si Emelita Bernabe, 24, ng Road 13, Pag-asa, Quezon City.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/aug0508/news_story1.htm
Mindanao People Power
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Ipinalabas kahapon ng Supreme Court ang isang temporary restraining order na pumipigil sa paglagda sa memorandum of agreement ng pamahalaan at ng Moro Islamic Liberation Front na magpapalawak sa teritoryo ng mga minoryang Muslim sa Mindanao.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2008080457
10. Journal
HOLD IT!
By: Hector Lawas
SC stops gov’t, MILF from inking controversial territory accord
THE Supreme Court yesterday stopped the government peace negotiating panel from signing the Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-08-05&sec=1&aid=69068
11. Business World
High court halts RP-MILF deal
Territorial agreement gives Muslims wider economic, political powers
THE SUPREME COURT yesterday halted the signing of a territorial deal between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), resulting in yet another setback to efforts aimed at ending a decades-long insurgency.
http://bworldonline.com/BW080508/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
SC stops signing with MILF
By Joel San Juan
Reporter
THE Supreme Court (SC) issued on Monday a temporary restraining order (TRO) enjoining the government peace panel from signing the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Ancestral Domain with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), which was scheduled for Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/08052008/headlines01.html
II. POLITICAL
It’s just a piece of paper–Bernas
By Christian V. Esguerra
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:17:00 08/05/2008
MANILA, Philippines—A leading constitutionalist Monday provided a calming voice amid alarm bells that the signing of the controversial memorandum of agreement (MOA) on ancestral domain would lead to a separate Bangsamoro state in Mindanao.
3 retired SC justices to probe CA bribery case
By Leila Salaverria
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:18:00 08/05/2008
MANILA, Philippines—After a special en banc session, the Supreme Court Monday formed a panel that will investigate a scandal rocking the Court of Appeals in connection with irregularities surrounding the latter’s decision on the battle for control of Manila Electric Co. between the Lopez family and the Government Service Insurance System.
Thousands march in South, hit ‘treachery’
Mindanao Bureau
First Posted 02:51:00 08/05/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Thousands of protesters Monday marched in the cities of Zamboanga and Iligan, denouncing as “treachery of the highest order” their inclusion in a proposed Bangsamoro homeland.
Gov’t fails to allay fears of Charter change
By Gil C. Cabacungan Jr., Michael Lim Ubac
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:55:00 08/05/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Government defenders Monday failed to ease fears among senators that the proposed peace deal with Moro separatists was merely a ploy to keep President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in power beyond 2010.
Plebiscite areas
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:57:00 08/05/2008
Below is the list of areas where a plebiscite is proposed to be held to determine if residents agree to their inclusion in the planned Bangsamoro homeland. The proposed Bangsamoro homeland will in effect expand the scope of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. The list was given to the Philippine Daily Inquirer by the government negotiating panel.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080805-152700/Plebiscite-areas
Red-faced RP execs to explain SC ruling
By Christine Avendaño, Nikko Dizon
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:47:00 08/05/2008
KUALA LUMPUR—What had been planned as a historic diplomatic feat turned out to be a major political embarrassment.
And instead of celebrating what could have been a breakthrough in the search for peace, Presidential Peace Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. will be doing a lot of explaining when he meets Filipino Moro rebels and Malaysian mediators on Tuesday.
Lumad leaders want no part in Bangsamoro deal
By Ryan Rosauro
Mindanao Bureau
First Posted 05:48:00 08/05/2008
DAVAO CITY—Some 140 leaders of indigenous communities in Mindanao have urged the government to exclude their ancestral lands in an expanded Bangsamoro territory.
2 key provisions in draft revised
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 06:12:00 08/05/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Two key provisions in the
Draft of an agreement between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, which was published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer on Monday, have been revised.
Survey says Filipinos happy with programs, not Arroyo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 06:13:00 08/05/2008
MANILA, Philippines -- Filipinos are satisfied with 15 of the 20 programs of the administration but are still dissatisfied with the President herself, a survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) before President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo delivered her State of the Nation Address showed.
Arroyo, allies hit for taking control of power sector
By Ephraim Aguilar
Southern Luzon Bureau
First Posted 02:31:00 08/05/2008
LEGAZPI CITY – The militant group Bayan-Bikol (Bagong Alyansang Makabayan) sounded the alarm bells as it alleged that President Macapagal-Arroyo’s relatives and allies were inching their way to the “lucrative” power industry.
No need to postpone ARMM polls – Senate
By Christina Mendez
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Two senators see no need for next week’s elections in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) to be put on hold.
Sen. Richard Gordon, who chairs the Senate committee on constitutional amendments and revision of codes and laws, said postponement was no longer possible because of lack of time and a resolution.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080804155
Cha-cha may be needed for peace pact – Palace
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
A Palace official admitted yesterday that the signing of the memorandum of agreement (MOA) on ancestral domain and a final peace accord with secessionist Muslim rebels might require constitutional amendments.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080804156
Flour price hike to push through
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Flour millers said yesterday they would not postpone their price increase, which will result in higher prices of pan de sal and other breads.
The price of pan de sal is set to go up this week by 25 centavos per piece, and loaf bread by P1.50 each.
Millers said that pan de sal prices are not likely to stabilize and may even increase again in September, depending on the wheat harvest in the United States.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080804157
GMA, Nograles fare badly in polls
By Jess Diaz
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Filipinos appear generally satisfied with most of President Arroyo’s programs, although they don’t like or trust her, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey commissioned by an ally of the President.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080804158
SC forms 3-member panel to probe CA mess
By Mike Frialde
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
The Supreme Court yesterday formed a three-man committee composed of retired SC justices to probe the alleged impropriety committed by justices of the Court of Appeals (CA) in handling the case involving the board election row of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco).
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080804159
EU, UN confirm toxic substances in waters around capsized ferry
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
A joint European Union-United Nations team of experts sent to the country to assess the situation of the M/V Princess of the Stars, which capsized off Romblon last June 21, has confirmed the presence of large quantities of five pesticides and other toxic substances in the ferry’s cargo hold.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080804161
From Batanes to Jolo, BF posters soon to sprout
By Michael Punongbayan
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
His posters are going beyond the confines of Metro Manila, and can now be seen on street corners from Batanes to Jolo.
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Bayani Fernando has new tarpaulins featuring a new photograph – with his index finger pointed straight at you.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080804162
Land Bank: It was Quedancor that hired consultancy firm for P100 M
By Aurea Calica
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
It was the Quedan and Rural Credit Guarantee Corp. (Quedancor) that hired ONL as financial advisor and paid the consultancy firm P100 million in arranger’s fee, the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) said yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080804163
Highlights of MOA between government, MILF
By James Mananghaya
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
The memorandum of agreement on ancestral domain whose signing today was ordered stopped by the Supreme Court would authorize the so-called Bangsamoro Juridical Entity (BJE) to negotiate directly with foreign governments and set up its own police force.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080804164
Zambo residents rejoice over TRO
By Roel Pareño
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Local officials and residents here were relieved and euphoric after the Supreme Court issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) on the signing of the memorandum of agreement on ancestral domain between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080804165
US Institute of Peace says it had warned governm
By Aurea Calica
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
A group calling itself the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) had been tasked by the US State Department to undertake a project to help expedite a peace agreement between the government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) from 2003 to 2007 and which supports the establishment of an ancestral domain for the Bangsamoro people.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080804166
Army vows to run after MILF rebels behind North Cotabato attacks
By James Mananghaya
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Troops will hunt down suspected Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels that attacked soldiers on patrol in Midsayap, Cotabato province last Sunday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080804167
Power rates could drop by P2 per kWh, UP study shows
By Donnabelle Gatdula
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Power rates could be reduced by as much as P2 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) if the government and the private sector will come together to do their share in reducing electricity rates, according to initial results of a study commissioned by the University of the Philippines.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080804169
Lawmaker says Shell violating oil deregulation law
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
A lawmaker urged the Department of Justice yesterday to charge in court Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. for blatantly violating the Oil Deregulation Law.
Catanduanes Rep. Joseph Santiago said Shell, which “controls one third” of the local fuel market, has not sold 10 percent of its equity to the public and has not listed its shares in the Philippine Stock Exchange.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080804170
Malaysians return to Mindanao as peace monitors
Malaysia reversed its decision to withdraw troops monitoring a ceasefire between Manila and a separatist group, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/aug/05/yehey/top_stories/20080805top3.html
Palace defers to Court, postpones KL signing
By Angelo S. Samonte, Reporter
Malacañang postponed signing of a memorandum of agreement on ancestral domain with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) “in deference” to the Supreme Court decision it issued Monday.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/aug/05/yehey/top_stories/20080805top4.html
Bishop finds House allies vs. cyber gambling
ARCHBISHOP Oscar Cruz of Lingayen-Dagupan on Monday found allies at the House of Representatives in condemning the reported cyber gambling operations inside the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) that is not under the supervision of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor).
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/aug/05/yehey/prov/20080805pro2.html
Power stakeholders doubt study to cut electricity rates
TEN PROPOSALS offered by a group of engineering professors of the University of the Philippines to cut power rates by at least P2.09 per kilowatt-hour were doubted by stakeholders in the power sector yesterday as largely impractical.
http://bworldonline.com/BW080508/content.php?id=056
Gloria low rating takes another dive
BY WENDELL VIGILIA
PRESIDENT Arroyo's record low satisfaction rating drastically plunged in just less than a month, making her the most unpopular president since 1986, results of a Social Weather Stations survey commissioned by her own allies in Congress showed.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/aug05/news4.htm
Senate: No basis for postponement of ARMM elections
By HANNAH L. TORREGOZA
The Senate yesterday stood pat on its decision not to draft legislation to postpone the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) elections scheduled for Aug. 11, 2008 despite a last-minute plea from the government peace panel led by Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Hermogenes Esperon.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080805131633.html
House oversight panel backs oil VAT retention
By EDMER F. PANESA
The House Committee on Oversight has supported President Arroyo’s decision to retain the Expanded Value-Added Tax (EVAT) on fuel products, but said the administration must go beyond using its proceeds to fund direct subsidy programs for the poor.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080805131635.html
66% of Pinoys not satisfied with Arroyo gov’t – survey
08/05/2008
So, who will say now that surveys showing negative satisfaction rating for President Arroyo have all been politically manipulated by the opposition camp aimed at projecting a scenario of mass disenchantment to serve as a prelude to toppling the present dispensation?
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080805hed5.html
Palasyo umentra sa SWS survey
(Rose Miranda/Tina Mendoza)
Umentra ang Malacañang sa huling Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey na nagbigay ng mataas na satisfaction rating kina Vice President Noli De Castro at Senate President Manuel Villar.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/aug0508/news04.htm
Paglusaw sa VAT `di iaatras sa Kamara
(BTaguinod)
Walang balak ang liderato ng Kamara na iatras ang mga panukalang batas na nagbabasura sa value-added tax (VAT) sa langis at kuryente.
Ito ang napag-alaman dahil tuluy-tuloy pa rin ang House committee on ways and means na pinamumunuan ni Antique Rep. Exequiel Javier sa pagdinig sa mga nakabinbing panukalang batas para ibasura ang nasabing buwis.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/aug0508/news_story4.htm
Villar cites positive rating in SWS survey
By BEN R. ROSARIO
Senate President Manuel "Manny" B. Villar Jr. welcomed yesterday the result of the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showing that majority of Filipinos remains satisfied with his performance as leader of the Senate.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MTNN20080805131643.html
Power rates can be cut by P2 per kwh — study
By ELLALYN B. DE VERA
Four University of the Philippines (UP) professors revealed yesterday how electricty rates may be reduced by at least P2 per kilowatt hour (kwh).
In the report "Reducing Power Rates by at Least R2," UP College of Engineering Professors Rowaldo del Mundo, Edna Espos, Dr. Allan Nerves, and Ivan Benedict Nilo Cruz showed that reduced power rates may be effected through a combination of simple adjustments in regulatory and implementing policies and an amendment of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) of 2001.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MTNN20080805131644.html
SC creates panel to probe ruling on Meralco-GSIS case
By REY G. PANALIGAN
The Supreme Court (SC) decided yesterday to create a three-member committee to investigate the procedural and ethical aspects on the issuance by the 8th Division of the Court of Appeals (CA) of a decision on the 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/MTNN20080805131645.html
GMA to DENR: Speed up reforestation program
PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has directed the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to fast-track the implementation of the country’s reforestation program with the P2 billion she has allocated for reforestation.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-08-05&sec=4&aid=69048
Senate in the dark on Mindanao pact – Villar
By: Alfred P. Dalizon
SENATE President Manuel Villar yesterday said even the senators have no knowledge of the proposed Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain between the Arroyo government and the separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front.
Speaking with reporters in Camp Crame where he was the guest of honor and speaker at the 13th founding anniversary of the Police-Community Relations Group, Villar said they are worried about the implications of the agreement.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-08-05&sec=4&aid=69089
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