I. BANNER STORIES
3 more miners pulled out alive
2 bodies found
By Elmer Kristian Dauigoy, Abigail Kwok
Philippine Daily Inquirer, INQUIRER.net, Agence France-Presse, Associated Press
First Posted 06:55:00 10/02/2008
ITOGON, BENGUET, Philippines—Rescuers Wednesday pulled out alive three more miners trapped in a flooded mine tunnel for nine days. But in a race against time and an approaching tropical storm, the search for others missing later yielded only two additional fatalities.
Rescuers applauded and high-fived each other as the three survivors were carried out on stretchers in the afternoon from two separate locations about 700 feet (200 meters) underground in this mountain township, said George Baywong, a Mines and Geosciences Bureau officer supervising rescue efforts.
US Senate votes on new bailout
Thursday, October 2, 2008
WASHINGTON – In a surprise move to resurrect US President George W. Bush’s $700-billion Wall Street rescue plan, Senate leaders scheduled a vote on the measure for Wednesday but added a tax cut plan already rejected by the House of Representatives.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20081001126
3. Manila Times
‘Tighten your belts’ – GMA
Look for opportunities in US crisis – Speaker
By Ma.Ester L. Espina, Correspondent
BACOLOD CITY: Amid the US financial crisis that is creating ripples around the globe, President Gloria Arroyo on Wednesday urged Filipinos to tighten their belts while the government wages “battles in all fronts” to insulate the Philippines.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/oct/02/yehey/top_stories/20081002top1.html
4. Malaya
US Senate moves to save bailout deal
Rekindles hope damage can be stemmed
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK — The US Senate will vote on Wednesday night (Thursday morning in Manila) on a new version of the $700 billion bailout package for Wall Street, rekindling hopes that the credit crisis can be stemmed before claiming yet more banks and causing further damage to the global economy.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/oct02/news1.htm
US Senate votes on new bill today
Hopes up for revised version of bailout measure
US Senate votes today on revised bailout measure
By DONNA SMITH and EDDIE EVANS
WASHINGTON, DC (Reuters) — The US Senate will vote on Wednesday night (Thursday morning, Manila time) on a new version of the 0-billion bailout package for Wall Street, rekindling hopes that the credit crisis can be stemmed before claiming yet more banks and causing further damage to the global economy.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20081002136792.html
Gloria’s fear of int’l crimes court unfounded — envoy
By Michaela P. del Callar
10/02/2008
Unfounded fears of the Arroyo administration over the forming of an International Criminal Court (ICC) should not stop the government from signing the global human rights treaty, a European diplomat said yesterday.
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20081002hed1.html
7. Abante
BAGONG BUWIS? NO WAY!
Nina Bernard Taguinod at Rose Miranda
Tiniyak kahapon ng mga militanteng kongresista na kanilang haharangin ang anumang uri ng bagong buwis na ipapatupad ng Arroyo government para maisalba ang mga negosyante sa pagkalugi kasunod ng economic meltdown sa Estados Unidos.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/oct0208/default.htm
5 SAKSAK KAPALIT NG PAGBUSINA
Ni LILY REYES
Nalagay sa panganib ang buhay ng isang magkapatid matapos pagsasaksakin ng tatlong kalalakihan na kanilang binusinahan habang naglalakad ang mga suspek sa gitna ng kalsada kahapon ng madaling-araw sa Quezon City.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/oct0208/news_story1.htm
‘Melamine testing’ sinimulan ng BFAD
Nina Rose Tamayo-Tesoro At Doris Franche
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Isinalang na ngayong araw ng Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) sa ‘melamine testing’ ang mga nakulekta nilang iba’t ibang brand ng gatas at iba pang mga produktong pinaniniwalaang may sangkap ng gatas na nagmula sa China.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2008100199
10. Journal
WAR RESUMES
AFP renews campaign vs MILF as Ramadan ends
Fighting between government troops and Muslim separatists flared up yesterday as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan came to an end, officials said.
“The frequency of armed incidents between government troops and the lawless groups are increasing,” with the rebels launching more attacks, said military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Ernesto Torres.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-10-02&sec=1&aid=74579
11. Business World
Gov’t response seen crucial
Economists say stimulus needed to mitigate financial crisis’ impact
THE GOVERNMENT’S RESPONSE will be crucial if the Philippines is to weather the impact of a worsening global financial crisis, economists yesterday stressed.
And while no new solutions have been offered so far, they said the initial answers — made in the wake of the US Congress rejection on Monday of a massive bailout plan — were on the right track.
http://www.bworldonline.com/BW100208/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
II. POLITICAL
3 more miners pulled out alive
2 bodies found
By Elmer Kristian Dauigoy, Abigail Kwok
Philippine Daily Inquirer, INQUIRER.net, Agence France-Presse, Associated Press
First Posted 06:55:00 10/02/2008
ITOGON, BENGUET, Philippines—Rescuers Wednesday pulled out alive three more miners trapped in a flooded mine tunnel for nine days. But in a race against time and an approaching tropical storm, the search for others missing later yielded only two additional fatalities.
Rescuers applauded and high-fived each other as the three survivors were carried out on stretchers in the afternoon from two separate locations about 700 feet (200 meters) underground in this mountain township, said George Baywong, a Mines and Geosciences Bureau officer supervising rescue efforts.
RP not yet free of toxic milk -- Favila
By Michael Lim Ubac, Edson C. Tandoc Jr., Margaux Ortiz
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 06:58:00 10/02/2008
MANILA, Philippines—There’s no assurance yet that the country is already free from China’s melamine-tainted milk and dairy products.
“As I’ve said, I will not be complacent and say we’re 100 percent sure. That’s why I’m appealing to our countrymen, if they knew of information (about the presence of these products), to let us know,” Trade Secretary Peter Favila said Wednesday.
Bro. Eddie backs population bill
By Norman Bordadora
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:31:00 10/02/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Brother Eddie Villanueva has expressed support for the controversial Reproductive Health Bill, a population management measure, now being deliberated in the House of Representatives.
Fewer cars going through expressway
By Riza T. Olchondra, Abigail L. Ho, Mylene Francisco
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 07:01:00 10/02/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Any driver on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) will notice it easily: there are fewer cars on the road.
The average number of so-called "class 1" vehicles—mainly passenger cars—going through the main northern artery leading to and from Metro Manila has dropped sharply, according to the operator of the country's newest and most modern toll roadway.
TALES FROM THE DARK AND DEEP
Jokes, stories kept their hopes alive
By Delmar Cariño
Northern Luzon Bureau
First Posted 03:55:00 10/02/2008
BAGUIO CITY-Antonio "Ngitit" Pagulayan, 22, survived the flooded underground mine tunnels of Itogon, Benguet, for seven days because he kept his sense of humor.
Solon to defend 'right to reply' bill
Politicians will have last say
By Christian V. Esguerra, Gil C. Cabacungan Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:55:00 10/02/2008
MANILA, Philippines—A congressman supposedly perennially maligned by the media in his province is gearing up for House plenary debates on his bill proposing penalties for media executives and owners who refuse "equal treatment" of a news subject's reply.
Media groups to challenge bill in court
By Alcuin Papa
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:05:00 10/02/2008
MANILA, Philippines—The "right to reply" bill will be challenged in court by media groups if it is passed by Congress and is signed into law.
Vergel Santos, board chair of the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR), said the measure violated the freedom of the press and of free expression.
2 cops in hot water over photo-ops
By Alcuin Papa
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:28:00 10/02/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Here's a warning to cops who allow the beating of suspected pickpockets, snatchers and other offenders by their victims.
To prove that the Philippine National Police is serious in banning such incidents-a common fixture in TV crime reports-PNP Director General Jesus Verzosa Wednesday ordered the relief of two Muntinlupa City policemen.
ANALYSIS
What's in $700-B plan for Filipinos?
By Cielito Habito
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 05:15:00 10/02/2008
As the US House of Representatives voted against the $700-billion bailout package on Monday, the US stock market fell 777 points, or by 7 percent—a curious confluence of a normally lucky number in a context that is anything but lucky.
DOF reimposes 1% tariff on crude oil
By Marichu Villanueva
Thursday, October 2, 2008
The government has reimposed the one percent tariff on imported crude and finished petroleum products as oil prices in the world market continue to decline.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20081001127
New plan boosts dollar, markets in Asia
Thursday, October 2, 2008
TOKYO – The dollar was higher in Asian trade yesterday as risk-averse investors turned to the greenback as a safe haven in the fast-moving global financial crisis, dealers said.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20081001130
Canada has 30,000 jobs for Pinoys
By Mayen Jaymalin
Thursday, October 2, 2008
About 30,000 jobs are awaiting skilled Filipino workers in Canada, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported yesterday.
Labor Secretary Marianito Roque said most of the workers needed in Alberta, Canada are professionals for the oil and gas industry as well as construction workers for various infrastructure projects.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20081001131
JIL joins INC, backs RH bill
By Delon Porcalla
Thursday, October 2, 2008
It’s a battle of churches as the moderate Jesus is Lord (JIL) movement joined other religious groups in support of the controversial reproductive health (RH) bill, which the Catholic Church opposes.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20081001132
Customs seizes shipping container of China chocolates
By Evelyn Macairan
Thursday, October 2, 2008
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) placed on hold yesterday some 1,630 cases of chocolates from China following a spot check on a 40-foot container van at the Port of Manila.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20081001133
COA says Northrail contract signed without public bidding
By Christina Mendez
Thursday, October 2, 2008
State auditors have revealed that the contract for the 63-kilometer railway project from Caloocan City to Malolos, Bulacan was signed without any public bidding.
The Commission on Audit (COA) said since the contract for Northrail’s Phase 1, Section 1 was not supported by a Certificate of Availability of Funds (CAF) – a basic requirement in the execution of a contract – the North Luzon Railways Corp. must explain why there were incomplete provisions in the contract and why the contract deviated from the Terms of Reference.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20081001134
House agri panel chair opposes Quedancor bailout
By Jess Diaz
Thursday, October 2, 2008
The chairman of the House agriculture committee opposed yesterday the P3.5-billion rescue package that bankrupt Quedan and Rural Credit Guarantee Corp. (Quedancor) is seeking from Congress.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20081001136
House wants Cha-cha to deal with financial crisis
By Delon Porcalla
Thursday, October 2, 2008
The US financial crisis has given the administration-dominated Philippine House of Representatives another argument to amend the 21-year-old Constitution by way of giving Americans and Filipino migrants the opportunity to transfer their investments here.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20081001137
GMA: RP prepared for looming economic recession in US
By Marvin Sy
Thursday, October 2, 2008
President Arroyo said yesterday the Philippines is prepared for a looming economic recession in the United States even as the country’s growth targets for this year and 2009 have been scaled down in anticipation of a slowdown in the global economy.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20081001138
Workers demand full disclosure of GSIS exposure in failed US banks
By Mayen Jaymalin
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Workers nationwide demanded yesterday full disclosure of the investments of state-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) with various foreign entities.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20081001139
Plunder raps filed vs Villar over P1.5-B loan
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Senate President Manuel Villar was charged with plunder before the Office of the Ombudsman for the alleged failure of his family’s bank to pay a P1.5-billion loan with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20081001140
Hog raisers say pork prices to go up, cite disparity in farm, retail costs
By Marianne Go
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Hog raisers have expressed alarm over the “unprecedented” disparity between farm gate and retail prices, saying it has prompted many consumers to shift to less expensive chicken and fish to the detriment of the hog industry.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20081001141
81 of 400 packs of toxic chemicals retrieved from sunken ship
By Evelyn Macairan
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Salvage divers have retrieved a total of 81 packs of the toxic chemical endosulfan from the MV Princess of the Stars that sank off Sibuyan Island in Romblon last June.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20081001142
Peace dialogues to resume after Ramadan
By Paolo Romero
Thursday, October 2, 2008
With the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the government will hold dialogues and consultations with local communities and other stakeholders to achieve a genuine and lasting peace in Mindanao.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20081001143
DBM denies P177-B payroll savings
By Paolo Romero
Thursday, October 2, 2008
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) denied yesterday allegations of some senators that government payroll savings reached P80 billion in 2002 to a high of P177 billion in 2007.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20081001145
DOH: RP may soon have to import health workers
By Sheila Crisostomo
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III yesterday said the time might come when the country will be forced to import health workers if the exodus of Filipino medical workers continues.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20081001146
House starts sponsorship speeches on 2009 budget
THE House of Representatives will start Thursday its sponsorship speech on the proposed P1.415-billion General Appropriations Act of 2009 and hopefully finish it before Congress goes on recess on October 11.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/oct/02/yehey/metro/20081002met2.html
Insertion probe pinatatagal ni Villar
(Rey Marfil/Boyet Jadulco/Nilo Marasigan)
Pinatatagal lamang umano ni Senate President Manny Villar ang imbestigasyon kaugnay ng kuwestiyunableng double insertion o tongpats ng P200 milyong C-5 Road project na kinasasangkutan nito.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/oct0208/news05.htm
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