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I. BANNER STORIES
Fighting continues as Ramadan begins
Full-blown war looms, says MILF
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:01:00 09/01/2008
MANILA, Philippines—The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Sunday warned of a full-blown war with the peace process “in purgatory” after the government told the Supreme Court on Friday that a Moro homeland deal had been scrapped.
Villar to gov’t: Account for MOA first before new talks
By Christina Mendez
Monday, September 1, 2008
President Arroyo and her officials should first explain why they initially tried to push through with the bungled Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain (MOA-AD) with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) before shifting to a disarmament plan, Senate President Manuel Villar Jr. said yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080831106
3. Manila Times
Monday, September 01, 2008
Peace talks near collapse
MILF council meets on pact with Manila
By Al Jacinto, Correspondent
ZAMBOANGA CITY: The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) held a crucial meeting Sunday to decide the fate of the peace talks with the Arroyo government.
A larger conflict looms in Mindanao, as the government and the rebels stood firm on their respective negotiating positions. The military plans to continue its offensive against the rebels during Ramadan (see related front-page story), and the Palace had decided not to sign a controversial agreement on ancestral domain for the Muslims. On the other hand, the MILF is all but poised to scuttle the peace talks, insisting that the agreement on homeland was already a done deal.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/sep/01/yehey/top_stories/20080901top1.html
4. Malaya
Kato, Bravo plotting more attacks: AFP
Ramadan cooling off urged
BY VICTOR REYES
THE Armed Forces yesterday bared fresh plans by rogue members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front to stage attacks against civilian and military targets in Central Mindanao.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/sep01/news1.htm
Ceasefire urged as Ramadan begins
Muslim Filipinos join Islamic world in month of fasting
Ali G. Macabalang, Edd K. Usman
Muslim Filipinos and their leaders, along with some military and police officials, yesterday expressed hopes for a ceasefire as the fasting month of Ramadan begins today, Monday, Sept. 1, for the world’s estimated two billion Islamic faithful.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080901133985.html
7. Abante
P10B MAPUPUNTA SA UMENTO NI GLORIA!
Nina NILO MARASIGAN at ROSE MIRANDA
Mahigit 50% ng panukalang salary increase sa mga government workers na nakapaloob sa 2009 national budget na P1.415 trilyon ang mapupunta lamang umano sa umento ng mga government executives sa pangunguna ni Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/sep0108/default.htm
BUNTIS NA-GANG RAPE!
Ni ARMIDA RICO
Hindi pinalagpas ng apat na holdaper ang pagdadalantao ng isang batam-batang ginang na kahera matapos na halinhinang gahasain ito bago nagsitakas tangay ang perang kinita sa magdamag ng fast food restaurant na pinaglilingkuran ng biktima kahapon ng madaling-araw sa Parañaque City.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/sep0108/news_story1.htm
Nat’l security ng Pinas nanganganib
Ni Doris Franche
Monday, September 1, 2008
Nanganganib umano ang national security ng bansa dahil sa kawalan ng all purpose craft tulad ng C-130 na bumagsak kamakailan at ikinasawi ng 9 na sundalo, kabilang ang dalawang piloto at crew ng Philippine Airforce (PAF).
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2008083198
10. Journal
TRUCE CALL PRESSED
By: Bernadette E. Tamayo & Lee Ann L. Pattugalan
Silence guns, Church leaders, others stress appeal as Ramadan starts
ON the eve of Ramadan, the government was again besieged with appeals for a cessation of hostilities in deference to the holy month observed by Muslims all over the world.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-09-01&sec=1&aid=71595
11. Business World
Inflation still top priority — BSP
INFLATION REMAINS the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) top priority and monetary policy needs to be appropriately tight to ensure the pace of inflation will ease to within government targets.
http://bworldonline.com/BW090108/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
‘Peza exempt from realty tax’
By Joel San Juan
Reporter
THE Court of Appeals (CA) has declared that the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) is exempt from paying real property tax, being an instrumentality of the national government.
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/09012008/headlines01.html
II. POLITICAL
High food prices, fear of violence mar holy month
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:42:00 09/01/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Muslims across the world are preparing for the holy month of Ramadan amid sharp hikes in food prices, and in the Philippines and many other countries, an ever-present fear of violence.
Terrorists hijack God, says RM awardee
By Ma. Ceres P. Doyo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:34:00 09/01/2008
MANILA, Philippines—A man with an easy laugh, Ahmad Syafii Maarif does not look like the stereotypical intellectual and Islamic scholar with the beard and intense stare. Maarif is very much himself in his batik shirt, an Asian man at home in a world so diverse and so complex.
Analysis
SC finds gov’t positions on MOA confusing
By Amando Doronila
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:10:00 09/01/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Friday’s Supreme Court hearing on the petitions seeking to declare unconstitutional the suspended memorandum of agreement (MOA) on the establishment of a Bangsamoro homeland saw the government struggling to define the creature that it sought to set up in Mindanao.
SC may rule on political issues of MOA
By Leila Salaverria
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:23:00 09/01/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Chief Justice Reynato Puno Sunday raised the possibility that the Supreme Court would set aside attempts by the Arroyo administration to make the deal on an expanded Bangsamoro homeland moot and academic and rule on political issues brought up by its opponents.
Ilaga revival to make things worse – Piñol
Vigilante group: Defense, not assault, on agenda
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:56:00 09/01/2008
COTABATO CITY—North Cotabato Vice Gov. Emmanuel Piñol Sunday warned reviving the Ilaga movement could only turn the conflict in Central Mindanao from bad to worse.
Joey de Venecia eyeing pa’s House seat
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:03:00 09/01/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Like father, like son?
Businessman Jose “Joey” de Venecia III, who blew the whistle on the overpriced National Broadband Network (NBN) deal, said he just might follow the footsteps of his father, Pangasinan Rep. and former House speaker, Jose de Venecia Jr.
AFP modernization to stop the bleeding – Gordon
By Allison Lopez
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:14:00 09/01/2008
MANILA, Philippines—More soldiers will literally bleed to death in Mindanao if the military fails to upgrade its equipment.
The immediate modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) would save more troops battling Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels, Sen. Richard Gordon said Sunday at the Balitaan sa Tinapayan press forum in Sampaloc, Manila.
ATENEO STUDY
Civilian, military groups differ on EDSA I
By TJ Burgonio
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 06:45:00 09/01/2008
MANILA, Philippines—To civilians, EDSA People Power I was a courageous uprising showing the importance of citizens in saving democracy.
Soldiers, however, view the 1986 revolt as a military coup that failed after civilians took over, and say it shows that military intervention is needed to save democracy.
Hunting season opens anew for Inquirer’s Guyito
By Maricris Irene V. Tamolang
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 06:47:00 09/01/2008
MANILA, Philippines—The hunt for Guyito—the Philippine Daily Inquirer’s carabao mascot—is on again.
Starting Monday, the Inquirer is launching its second Guyito Wild Hunt promo—a hunt meant to promote the joy of reading while offering Inquirer readers fun, excitement and prizes.
Joey de V plans to run for Congress
By Sandy Araneta
Monday, September 1, 2008
The son of former speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. who figured prominently in the national broadband network scandal plans to run for Congress in Pangasinan in 2010 to replace his father.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080831107
400,000 licensed nurses have no jobs in RP – PRC
By Mayen Jaymalin
Monday, September 1, 2008
Nearly half a million licensed Filipino nurses are now out of jobs.
The Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) reported that the country now has an oversupply of 400,000 licensed nurses.
“Both public and private hospitals could only accommodate 60,000 positions, so right now we have an oversupply of 400,000 nurses,” said PRC Commissioner Ruth Padilla.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080831108
Possible C-130 parts detected
Monday, September 1, 2008
The Philippine Navy has detected underwater images of objects believed to be parts of the C-130 cargo plane that crashed in Davao Gulf last week, an official said.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080831109
Survey on best family planning method urged
By Sheila Crisostomo
Monday, September 1, 2008
With various groups having heated debates on the reproductive health bill, Commission on Population (PopCom) executive director Tomas Osias recently said a survey must be conducted to determine which family planning method is effective.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080831110
Poor Pinoys to get more public health care packages in 2009 budget
By Paolo Romero
Monday, September 1, 2008
The national government is boosting its social health services next year with poor Filipinos getting more “public health care packages” under the proposed P1.415-trillion national budget for 2009, Budget Secretary Rolando Andaya Jr. said yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080831112
Ferry salvor exempted from duties, taxes
Monday, September 1, 2008
The foreign salvor of the sunken ferry M/V Princess of the Stars has been exempted from paying duties and taxes, but would still have to pay more than P1.2 million in surety bond.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080831113
Noli bats for stress management training for Pinoy DH
Monday, September 1, 2008
Vice President Noli de Castro has called for departing domestic helpers and caregivers to undergo stress management training to prepare them for the “challenges and adversity” of working abroad.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080831114
Manhunt launched for other suspects in SuperFerry 14 bombing
Monday, September 1, 2008
Police have started hunting other suspects in the SuperFerry 14 bombing on Feb. 27, 2004, following the arrest and deportation from Bahrain of the prime suspect in the attack that left 116 people dead and several others wounded.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080831115
State funding for major political parties ‘unconstitutional’
Monday, September 1, 2008
An election lawyer said a bill seeking state funding for major political parties was a direct violation of the Constitution.
Administration lawyer Romulo Macalintal said the 132 members of the House of Representatives who favored the measure might have to reconsider their votes and listen to objections from their colleagues in party-list groups.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080831117
Villar belittles LP machinery
Monday, September 1, 2008
Senate President Manuel Villar Jr. does not see the Liberal Party (LP) as a formidable opponent in the 2010 presidential elections.
In a radio interview, the Nacionalista Party (NP) president said he is more concerned about the capabilities and machinery of the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) and President Arroyo’s party, Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (Kampi).
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080831118
10 outstanding teachers honored today
Monday, September 1, 2008
President Arroyo will award the 10 outstanding teachers of the Metrobank Foundation today.
A Palace statement said Mrs. Arroyo will present a trophy and a cash prize of P300,000 to each of the teachers at the Metrobank Plaza Auditorium to mark Metrobank’s 46th anniversary on Sept. 5.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080831119
Malacañang fast-tracking infra projects
Monday, September 1, 2008
Malacañang has begun fast-tracking infrastructure projects, particularly those funded by official development assistance (ODA), on orders of President Arroyo to pump prime the economy.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080831120
Gov’t workers reject draft IRR on tax relief
Monday, September 1, 2008
Government workers yesterday rejected the proposed implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the law exempting minimum wage earners from paying taxes.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080831121
Enough rice supply for this year – Yap
By Miriam Garcia Desacada
Monday, September 1, 2008
TACLOBAN CITY – Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap reiterated that there is sufficient supply of rice this year.
Yap gave the assurance at a news conference at the airport VIP lounge here shortly before he flew back to Manila the other day after attending the First Regional Coconut Summit at the Hotel Alejandro.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080831122
Monday, September 01, 2008
EXCLUSIVE
FVR against Lakas-Kampi merger, says party official
By Efren L. Danao, Senior Reporter
The merger of Lakas Christian-Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) with Kampi appears doomed to fail, because former President Fidel Ramos is strongly opposing it.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/sep/01/yehey/top_stories/20080901top5.html
Monday, September 01, 2008
JPEPA’s approval hits minor snag
By Efren L. Danao, Senior Reporter
Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago said she would not submit the Japan-Philippine Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) to a Senate vote until after an exchange of notes with Japan has been formally signed and exchanged.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/sep/01/yehey/metro/20080901met1.html
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