SEPTEMBER 27, 2008 Mind Bullet Inc.
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I. BANNER STORIES
BFAD names 54 Chinese milk products for testing
By Edson C. Tandoc Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 20:20:00 09/26/2008
MANILA, Philippines—(UPDATE) The Bureau of Food and Drugs on Friday finally released a partial list of 54 milk and milk-based products from China which it said would be subject to testing, a day after it issued an order temporarily banning such products coming from the Chinese mainland.
US bailout deal breaks down
Saturday, September 27, 2008
WASHINGTON – A Republican rebellion stalled government efforts Thursday to avoid economic meltdown, a chaotic turnaround that disrupted the choreography of an extraordinary White House meeting meant to show joint resolve from the president, the political parties and the presidential candidates. Instead, the summit broke up so bitterly that Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson got on one knee before Democratic leaders in a theatrical attempt to salvage talks.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080926123
3. Manila Times
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Bush bailout summit stalls
US political wrangling snags $700-billion deal
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Political wrangling on Friday blocked a potential deal on a bailout package for the battered US financial system, after US markets rallied on optimism that a deal was imminent.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/sep/27/yehey/top_stories/20080927top1.html
4. Malaya
$700B bailout in chaos
McCain, Republicans shoot down package
WASHINGTON — Talks on a $700 billion rescue for the US financial system fell into chaos on Thursday amid accusations Republican presidential candidate John McCain scuppered the deal, and US authorities closed Washington Mutual and sold its assets in America’s biggest ever bank failure.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/sep27/news1.htm
Bush sees approval of bailout plan
Pressure mounts on US Congress to pass $ 700-B package
Bush sees approval by US Congress of $ 700-B rescue plan
By JASON SZEPNEW YORK (Reuters) – Pressure mounted on US lawmakers on Friday to agree on a 0-billion financial rescue plan after the collapse of talks in acrimony and the biggest bank closure in US history roiled global markets.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080927136348.html
Erap still a formidable political force — solon
By Angie M. Rosales
09/27/2008
Former President Joseph Estrada’s strong showing in the latest mock polls on presidentiables proves that he remains a formidable presidential candidate despite reports on other known aspirants coming out with increased trust ratings.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080927hed1.html
7. Abante
CHINA NOODLES HAGIP NA RIN
Nina TINA MENDOZA, NILO MARASIGAN, ERALYN PRADO at JUN TADIOS
Bukod sa mga milk products hiniling din kahapon ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) sa Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) na isailalim din sa laboratory testing ang soya at mga noodle products mula sa China.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/sep2708/default.htm
OVERPASS SUICIDE
Nina NONNIE FERRIOL at ARMIDA RICO
Basag ang bungo at nagkagutay-gutay ang damit ng isang lalaki na hinihinalang lasing sa alak at bangag sa droga makaraang tumalon ito mula sa overpass na may 20 talampakan ang taas at nasagasaan pa ng taxi at 10-wheeler truck sa NAIA Road, Pasay City kahapon ng madaling-araw.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/sep2708/news_headline.htm
Noodles, soya sinisilip na
Ni Rudy Andal
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Hiniling kahapon ng Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) sa Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) na isailalim din sa pagsusuri ang mga soya at sotanghon products na mula sa China.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2008092673
10. Journal
WHERE'S THE MONEY?
P120B DPWH funds missing -- solon
THE Department of Public Works and Highways has been questioned on P120 billion worth of “missing” projects in 2007.
During the budget deliberation, Akbayan Rep. Riza Hontiveros asked DPWH Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane to explain first the alleged overstated accounts before the depatment’s proposed budget for 2009 is approved.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-09-27&sec=1&aid=74094
11. Business World
Pump prices cut anew by oil firms
After initially indicating otherwise, domestic oil firms on Friday announced a fresh fuel price rollback, slashing P1 per liter off gasoline, diesel, and kerosene.
http://www.bworldonline.com/BW092708/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
II. POLITICAL
Arroyo ends 5-day US trip, notes ‘solid gains’ in MDGs
By Fe Zamora, Christine Avendaño
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:02:00 09/27/2008
NEW YORK—President Macapagal-Arroyo told a high-level global forum that while economic turmoil has threatened the Philippine’s poverty alleviation programs, she remains confident that structural reforms and the Filipino people’s resilience will help the country survive the crisis.
RP-US mark 50 years defense ties
By Nikko Dizon
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:04:00 09/27/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Expect American soldiers to stay on despite protests against their extended presence in Mindanao.
On Friday, ranking Filipino and American military officials marked the 50th year of the Mutual Defense Board with the signing of agreements on joint activities concerning counterterrorism, civil military operations and military exercises.
In the know: Defense pact
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:05:00 09/27/2008
MANILA, Philippines—The Mutual Defense Board was established on May 15, 1958, “to provide a continuing intergovernmental machinery for direct liaison and consultation between appropriate Philippine and United States authorities on military matters of mutual concern.”
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080927-163168/In-the-know-Defense-pact
Sandigan orders BDO to deliver Velarde money
By Jocelyn Uy
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:06:00 09/27/2008
MANILA, Philippines—The Sandiganbayan anti-graft court has finally ended the competing claims over certain assets in the “Jose Velarde” account of deposed President Joseph Estrada, ruling that P189.7 million from the multibillion account be turned over to it.
Court told Jamby no heir to aunt’s wealth
By DJ Yap
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:07:00 09/27/2008
MANILA, Philippines—The executors of the will of the late Consuelo “Chito” Madrigal-Collantes are trying to block moves by her niece, Sen. Jamby Madrigal, to stake a claim to properties that are not covered in Collantes’ will.
Lagman laments moot attacks vs reproductive bill
By Ephraim Aguilar
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:08:00 09/27/2008
LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines—Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman deplored the “irrelevant attacks” on the reproductive health bill thrown by opposing lawmakers during deliberations in Congress on the controversial population measure.
Loren to MILF: Let me be ‘Angelina Jolie’
By Gil C. Cabacungan Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:09:00 09/27/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Sen. Loren Legarda said she could be “Angelina Jolie” to Muslim rebels in conflict-torn Mindanao but sorry, there was no Brad Pitt waiting in the wings.
Government to get P189-M Jose Velarde funds
By Edu Punay
Saturday, September 27, 2008
The Sandiganbayan has ordered Banco de Oro Unibank (BDO) to deliver to the government P189.7 million from the P1.34-billion Jose Velarde account of deposed President Joseph Estrada as part of the execution of its decision convicting the former leader of plunder last year.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080926124
VFACom: Smith at embassy
By Pia Lee-Brago
Saturday, September 27, 2008
The head of the Presidential Commission on the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) said yesterday American serviceman and convicted rapist Daniel Smith remains at the converted shipping container that serves as his detention cell at the US Embassy compound in Manila.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080926125
Oil firms cut prices by P1
By Ted Torres
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Petron Corp., Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp., Chevron/Caltex Philippines, Total Philippines, Eastern Petroleum and SeaOil Petroleum reduced pump prices of their petroleum products by P1 per liter yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080926126
OIC offers help to Mindanao
Saturday, September 27, 2008
The Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) has offered its support for economic development of Mindanao in the form of specific projects and funding assistance that can improve the lives of people in the southern Philippines.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080926127
BFAD inspection of China products spreads to flour
By Elisa Osorio
Saturday, September 27, 2008
The Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) was asked yesterday to check flour imported from China for possible melamine contamination.
Jesus Arranza, Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) president, said flour from China might also contain melamine, which is used to raise the protein reading of food products.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080926128
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Palace denies it is behind survey on ‘presidentiables’
By Angelo S. Samonte, Reporter
Malacañang denied commissioning a survey of presidentiables in which ousted President Joseph Estrada topped the list of the major contenders.
In a statement, Presidential Deputy spokesperson Lorelie Fajardo said the Palace never commissioned the survey, adding that the 2010 elections is far away from President Gloria Arroyo’s attention. She added the Arroyo administration is busy attending to the needs of the people and solving the problems that the country is facing, particularly the peace and security situation in Mindanao.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/sep/27/yehey/metro/20080927met4.html
GMA back from US visit but without investment commitments
By Marvin Sy
Saturday, September 27, 2008
President Arroyo is expected to arrive today from her five-day visit to the United States, but without any significant investment commitments to show for her efforts.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080926129
Scarcity of truth and honesty prevalent in RP – Erap
By Rainier Allan Ronda
Saturday, September 27, 2008
As the country suffers from shortages of funds and resources, former President Joseph Estrada said the scarcity of truth and honesty among officials in government is by far the “most disturbing.”
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080926130
Lack of DND budget scored
By Delon Porcalla
Saturday, September 27, 2008
It’s a case of saying one thing and doing another.
The measly budget that the national government allotted for the Department of National Defense (DND shows that President Arroyo is not really bent on wiping out the communist insurgency before 2010 as she had promised, a senior lawmaker observed yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080926133
Ratification of Rome Statute sought to make RP an ICC member
By Mike Frialde
Saturday, September 27, 2008
The Commission of Human Rights (CHR) called yesterday on the Senate to ratify a treaty that would make the Philippines a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080926134
US military pledges continued support to RP
By James Mananghaya
Saturday, September 27, 2008
The commander of US forces in the Pacific yesterday pledged his country’s continued support for the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ campaign against terrorism and violent extremism as the two nations marked 50 years of bilateral partnership.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080926135
Additional hazard pay for seamen proposed
By Pia Lee-Brago
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Vice President Noli de Castro yesterday proposed additional hazard pay and improved insurance coverage for Filipino seamen following the abduction of Filipino seafarers by suspected Somali pirates.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080926137
Bravo running out of hiding places – AFP
By James Mananghaya
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Fugitive Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) commander Abdurahman Macapaar, alias Commander Bravo, is running out of hiding places following the capture of his camps in Lanao del Norte.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080926138
C-5 probe on; no need for Villar grilling
09/27/2008
Despite it being the biggest wish of Senators Panfilo Lacson and Jamby Madrigal, Senate President Manuel Villar will not be subjected to any grilling during the scheduled probe into the alleged double insertion of the C-5 project.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20080927hed3.html
Lacson-Villar war wa epek sa oposisyon
(Rey Marfil)
Kasabay ang paglalarawang ‘sintunado at lumang tugtugin’ ang pag-atake ni administration Sen. Joker Arroyo, minaliit ni Sen. Panfilo ‘Ping’ Lacson ang senaryong ‘tatamaan’ ang oposisyon sa kanilang iringan ni Senate President Manuel Villar Jr.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/sep2708/news_story6.htm
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