SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 Mind Bullet Inc.
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I. BANNER STORIES
Bush team, Congress negotiate $700-B bailout
Monday, September 22, 2008
WASHINGTON – The Bush administration asked Congress on Saturday for the power to buy $700 billion in toxic assets clogging the US financial system and threatening the economy as negotiations began on the largest bailout since the Great Depression.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080921132
3. Manila Times
Senators ready for round 2
Lacson to speak on ‘politicking’
By Efren L. Danao, Senior Reporter
The Senate minority is expected to launch a new offensive in today’s session as it continues to insist that there was something amiss in the so-called “double entry” in the 2008 budget.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/sep/22/yehey/top_stories/20080922top1.html
4. Malaya
Last 2 minutes? Infra budget hiked by P30B
Solon warns of ‘ghost’ projects
BY WENDELL VIGILIA
NUEVA Ecija Rep. Edno Joson (Independent) yesterday questioned President Arroyo’s proposal to increase the 2009 budget for infrastructure by P30 billion, saying a substantial amount might be used by administration candidates in the 2010 national elections.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/sep22/news1.htm
VP Noli now acting President
GMA names him gov’t caretaker as she flies to US
Genalyn D. Kabiling
President Arroyo left last night for a hectic working visit in the United States and designated Vice President Noli de Castro as government caretaker.
Press Secretary Jesus Dureza said the President would also keep close contact with key government officials to ensure sustained political and economic stability while she is away.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080922135903.html
7. Abante
GATAS NG CHINA I-BAN!
Nina Nilo Marasigan, Rey Marfil at Juliet de Loza
Mahigpit na hiniling kahapon ng isang mambabatas sa Kamara ang agarang pag-ban at pagsasampa ng kaso laban sa kumpanyang magpapalusot sa bansa ng mga kontaminadong produkto tulad ng gatas na mula sa bansang China.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/sep2208/default.htm
BINAWIAN NG MISIS, NAGBIGTI
Ni NOEL ABUEL
Dahilan sa labis na sama ng loob matapos kunin ng biyenan ang kanyang misis na kapapanganak pa lamang, isang mister na dumanas umano ng depresyon ang nagpasyang magpakamatay na lang matapos magbigti sa loob ng kanilang tahanan kamakalawa sa Miag-ao, Iloilo.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/sep2208/news_story1.htm
Pinay kritikal sa suicide bombing sa Pakistan
Nina Mer Layson At Joy Cantos
Monday, September 22, 2008
Nasa kritikal na kondisyon ang isang Pinay matapos na madamay sa naganap na suicide bombing sa isang five-star hotel sa bansang Pakistan noong Sabado ng gabi.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2008092133
10. Journal
PINAY HURT IN PAKISTAN BLAST
Al-Qaeda hand seen in Pakistan terror attack
A FILIPINA was among the wounded in the suicide bombing that destroyed Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan, the Philippine Embassy said yesterday.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-09-22&sec=1&aid=73585
11. Business World
BY JUDY T. GULANE, Sub-Editor
Hefti shakes up BIR hierarchy
OVER A HUNDRED tax officials have been reassigned to new posts in order to improve tax collection but the timing, with only three months to go before the yearend, has raised concerns about the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) collections.
http://www.bworldonline.com/BW092208/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
Govt asset sale stays on track
By Jun Vallecera
Reporter
The government’s P41-billion asset sale to help backstop the anticipated deficit to within P75 billion this year has not been derailed by the latest round of financial turbulence yet, Finance Secretary Margarito Teves said.
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/09222008/headlines01.html
II. POLITICAL
PAKISTAN BLAST
RP sticks it out with anti-terror allies
By Christine Avendaño, Nikko Dizon
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:33:00 09/22/2008
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines and its allies in the fight against terrorism have more reasons now to stick together in the face of the devastating truck bomb attack on Marriott Hotel in Pakistan, a Malacañang official said Sunday.
SPECIAL REPORT
500,000 evacuees need food aid
By Fernando del Mundo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:45:00 09/22/2008
DATU PIANG, MAGUINDANAO—Aid agencies are mobilizing emergency assistance to meet a potential “double whammy” in Central Mindanao—widening monsoon flooding and a possible full-scale war at the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
5 Villar lots on new C-5 road, say papers
By Gil C. Cabacungan Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:05:00 09/22/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Senate President Manuel Villar owned more than three hectares along the C-5 road extension project that were assessed by the government for slightly over half a billion pesos, according to documents.
Analysis
Capitalist doctrine tumbles
By Amando Doronila
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:31:00 09/22/2008
The Bush administration unveiled over the weekend a plan authorizing the government to take over $700 billion in worthless assets and bad debts held by failing institutions in the largest financial bailout ever taken by any American administration since the Great Depression.
SPECIAL REPORT
From LPG to sawdust, charcoal, rice husk
By Juan V. Sarmiento Jr
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:19:00 09/22/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Virgie, a mother of a 20-month-old boy, uses two glass bottles of ketchup every time she prepares her improvised stove for cooking—a rather strange practice for people unfamiliar with the contraption.
Crisis paints rosy picture for makers, sellers of charcoal
By Volt Contreras
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:52:00 09/22/2008
MANILA, Philippines—“Let me give you my calling card,” said Efren “Boyet” Villas, proudly a mag-uuling (charcoal dealer).
The glossy, pink card put it quite simply: “Boyet’s Charcoal—Wholesaler/Retailer.”
Full disclosure sought on budget insertions
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:31:00 09/22/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago has called for a full disclosure of budgetary insertions, particularly at the bicameral level where lawmakers “whisper” appeals for additional allocations for their pet projects.
Sabio asks SC to reverse suspension
By Leila Salaverria
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:32:00 09/22/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Appellate Justice Jose Sabio Jr. has asked the Supreme Court to reverse its decision suspending him for two months for improperly discussing the controversial Meralco case with his brother, who is an executive official, and with another businessman.
COA: P444-M DA funds diverted to 16 private groups
By Jess Diaz
Monday, September 22, 2008
At least P444 million in taxpayers’ money released to the Department of Agriculture (DA) in 2007 was diverted to 16 private foundations, many of which could not be located and therefore could not account for the money.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080921134
GMA flies to NY for UN meet
By Paolo Romero
Monday, September 22, 2008
President Arroyo left last night for New York to address the 63rd United Nations General Assembly regarding the status of the Philippines in efforts to achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDG), Malacañang announced yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080921135
Jocjoc loses another case in US
By Aurea Calica
Monday, September 22, 2008
Former agriculture undersecretary Jocelyn “Jocjoc” Bolante’s habeas corpus petition has been rejected by a US court, according to a lawyer.
Harry Roque, University of the Philippines professor, said habeas corpus is not the right petition for Bolante to fight his deportation.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080921136
Survey: STAR No. 1 in Metro
By Helen Flores
Monday, September 22, 2008
The Philippine STAR is now the most widely read newspaper across all socio-economic classes in Metro Manila, a recent survey by Nielsen Media Research revealed.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080921137
MILF rebel killed in encounter with military in Lanao
By James Mananghaya
Monday, September 22, 2008
A suspected Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebel was killed in an encounter with government troops in Lanao del Norte yesterday, the military said.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080921138
Senate spending P100 M annually for office space; Miriam wants new building
By Christina Mendez
Monday, September 22, 2008
Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago wants to determine if the Senate can save more if it builds its own office rather than continue renting at the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) building in Pasay.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080921139
Moment of truth at Senate’s session today – Roxas
By Christina Mendez
Monday, September 22, 2008
Sen. Manual Roxas II has described today’s session at the Senate as a “day of reckoning” as they decide whether to investigate their own president.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080921140
TUCP wants full disclosure of GSIS, SSS overseas investments
By Christina Mendez
Monday, September 22, 2008
Following the bankruptcy of US investment giant Lehman Brothers, the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) slammed the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) for lack of transparency on its overseas investments.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080921141
Air Force bans nude photos from all facilities
Monday, September 22, 2008
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has banned nude and sleazy photos in all its facilities including command posts, barracks, living quarters and the furthest unit bunkers.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080921142
DSWD: Gov’t has P40M more for the displaced
By Jocelyn Uy
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 06:46:00 09/22/2008
MANILA, Philippines—With about P1 billion in calamity funds, the government does not need to sound the alarm bells for international aid for the hundreds of thousands of people displaced by war and flooding in Central Mindanao, according to Social Welfare Secretary Esperanza Cabral.
Fewer jobs abroad for nurses
By Mayen Jaymalin
Monday, September 22, 2008
Despite the high global demand, employment prospects appear to be getting bleak for new Filipino nurses.
Data from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) recently showed that only two of every 100 students taking up nursing are likely to qualify and get employed overseas.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080921143
More funds for MCC sought
By Pia Lee-Brago
Monday, September 22, 2008
The Philippines, Malawi and Timor Leste have appealed to the US Senate for an increase in funding for the Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC) to support their programs of strengthening democratic institutions in developing countries, reinforce the rule of law and liberalize the economies of its recipient partner countries, according to the Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080921144
Mar, Loren naisahan ni Ping!
Monday, September 22, 2008
Itinuturing ng ilang mambabatas na malaking pagkakamali ang “pagsakay” nina Senador Mar Roxas at Loren Legarda sa “laro” ni Sen. Panfilo Lacson nang sinuportahan ang resolusyon na paimbestigahan ang kontrobersya sa pondong inilaan sa C-5 Road Project na ginagamit na pang-atake kay Senate President Manny Villar.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2008092134
Senate prexy hinamong maging patas
(Rey Marfil)
Hinamon kahapon ni Senador Manuel Roxas II si Senate President Manuel Villar na maging patas at pahintulutang malayang maimbestigahan ng Senado ang kontrobersyal na ‘double insertions’ sa P200 milyon C-5 Road projects na naunang ibinuking ni Senator Panfilo ‘Ping’ Lacson.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/sep2208/news03.htm
Lacson, may pasasabugin pa!
(Rey Marfil)
May panibagong bombang pasasabugin si opposition Sen. Panfilo ‘Ping’ Lacson kapag pinayagan itong makapagsalita ng majority bloc sa pagbabalik-sesyon ngayong Lunes.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/sep2208/news_story4.htm
Oposisyon tamihik sa kudeta vs Villar
(Rey Marfil)
Kung walang interes ang mga kapanalig ni Senate President Manuel ‘Manny’ Villar Jr., sa planong kudeta at pagpapalit ng bagong pinuno ngayong nabahiran ng eskandalo ang liderato nito, tahimik din ang kampo ng opposition bloc.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/sep2208/news_story6.htm
Zubiri defends ‘insertions’ in budget
By: Bernadette E. Tamayo
THERE is nothing wrong with insertions in the budget by lawmakers as long as it was done with transparency and to “uplift their advocacies,” Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri said yesterday.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-09-22&sec=4&aid=73579
'Akusasyon kay villar dapat patunayan'
By: Marlon Purificacion
ITO ang babalang ipinahayag ni Senate Majority Floor Leader Francis ‘Kiko’ Pangilinan kay Senador Panfilo ‘Ping’ Lacson dahil maaari itong isalang sa Ethics committee sakaling hindi mapatunayan ang mga aku-sasyon laban kay Senate president Manny Villar.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-09-22&sec=4&aid=73620
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