SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 Mind Bullet Inc.
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I. BANNER STORIES
PNP: Bomber a woman
Al-Khobar extortion gang tied to blast
By Orlando Dinoy, Eldie Aguirre
Mindanao Bureau
First Posted 01:13:00 09/03/2008
DIGOS CITY—A woman was again involved in Monday’s blast that ripped through a bus at a terminal here and killed at least six people, prompting police authorities to say that it was another handiwork of the al-Khobar extortion group that was behind the series of bomb attacks on bus companies in 2006 and 2007.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20080903-158330/PNP-Bomber-a-woman
US appeals court junks Jocjoc asylum petition
By Mike Frialde
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Former agriculture undersecretary Jocelyn “Jocjoc” Bolante is facing immediate deportation after the US Court of Appeals denied his bid for political asylum.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080902135
3. Manila Times
Wednesday, September 03. 2008
Bishop to Esperon: ‘Resign’
GRP panel should also quit for bungling deal
A high official of the Catholic Church on Tuesday called on members of the government peace panel to quit their post over their alleged bungling of peace efforts with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
The call was made by Cotabato Auxiliary Bishop Collin Bagaforo after members of the government peace panel led by Hermogenes Esperon Jr. and Rodolfo Garcia admitted to signing a memorandum of agreement on ancestral domain with the MILF without presidential authority.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/sep/03/yehey/top_stories/20080903top1.html
4. Malaya
Military to limit air, artillery strikes
In deference to observance of Ramadan
BY VICTOR REYES
ARMED Forces chief Gen. Alexander Yano yesterday said he has directed government troops to limit the use of artillery and air strikes against renegade secessionist rebels who are being pursued in Central Mindanao.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/sep03/news1.htm
Oil prices cut by another P1 a liter
Non-major oil firms lead reduction in diesel, gas prices
By MYRNA M. VELASCO
The country’s non-major oil companies said yesterday they will roll back today their pump prices for diesel and gasoline as pressures on probable global price escalations eased.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MAIN20080903134137.html
7. Abante
NERI DINAWIT SA NURSING RAKET
Nina BERNARD TAGUINOD, ARIES CANO, ERALYN PRADO, ROSE MIRANDA at BOYET JADULCO
Kinaladkad kahapon ng isang kongresistang medical practitioner si dating Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairman Romulo Neri sa usapin ng tumitinding raket sa kursong nursing.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/sep0308/default.htm
NYLON CORD IPINANTAPAT SA INTRIGA
Ni Alvin Madan
Sa halip na katatagan ay kahinaan ang ipinamalas ng isang ama ng tahanan nang piliing magpatiwakal sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigti gamit ang nylon cord matapos masibak sa trabaho sa Caloocan City kamakalawa ng hapon.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/sep0308/news_story1.htm
40 pulis kinasuhan ng multiple murder
Ni Gemma Amargo-Garcia
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Sinampahan kahapon ng kasong multiple murder sa Department of Justice ang 40 pulis na miyembro ng Task Force RCBC kaugnay ng pagkakapaslang sa ilang suspek sa panghoholdap at pagpatay sa 10 emleyado ng isang sangay ng Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation sa Cabuyao, Laguna.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Bansa&p=50&type=2&sec=54&aid=2008090286
10. Journal
BOMB THREATS
By: Alfred P. Dalizon
Blast materials seized in Zamboanga City; Gensan fears attacks on schools
A DAY after the deadly Digos bombing, some 10,000 pieces of blasting caps and time fuses were seized by combined agents of the Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group and the Police Regional Office 9 in Zamboanga City, fanning fears of more bombings in Mindanao.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-09-03&sec=1&aid=71800
11. Business World
RP-Japan trade deal nears OK
Proponents see October approval following new exchange of notes
SENATE PROPONENTS of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) expect the country’s first bilateral free trade deal to finally pass scrutiny in October after a second side pact was sealed to respect Filipino-only provisions in the Constitution.
http://bworldonline.com/BW090308/content.php?id=001
12. Business Mirror
Tax-law IRR alarms biz groups
By Miguel R. Camus
Researcher
SOME of the country’s biggest business organizations on Tuesday joined the Tax Management Association of the Philippines Inc. (TMAP) in asking the government to revise the draft implementing provisions of the tax-relief package law, as these negate the law’s original purpose to grant timely relief to workers and could hurt productivity and needlessly burden employers.
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/09032008/headlines01.html
II. POLITICAL
Teodoro: MILF now irrelevant, no peace talks
By Michael Lim Ubac
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:14:00 09/03/2008
PALAYAN CITY—Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. Tuesday ruled out the resumption of peace talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, saying that the MILF had become “irrelevant” after it refused to surrender commanders blamed for attacking civilians.
RAMON MAGSAYSAY AWARDS
Thai doctor gives free limbs and self-respect
By Edson C. Tandoc Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:18:00 09/03/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Therdchai Jivacate is no ordinary orthopedic surgeon. What he cut off from his patients, he sought to replace. He gave them back not only their limbs, but also their self-worth.
Rubout victims’ kin sue 38 cops for murder
By Niña Catherine Calleja, Leila Salaverria
Southern Luzon Bureau, Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 03:48:00 09/03/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Citing the findings of a rubout by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), the families of three men killed by lawmen after they were suspected of involvement in the grisly robbery-slay at a Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) branch Tuesday filed murder complaints against 38 policemen in the Department of Justice.
Solons not done yet on Sulpicio probe
By Christian V. Esguerra
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:32:00 09/03/2008
MANILA, Philippines—It’s not over yet, as far as the House of Representatives is concerned.
Lawmakers investigating the June 21 sinking of MV Princess of the Stars Tuesday took the Board of Marine Inquiry (BMI) to task for what they called its “incomplete” report that all but “exonerated” government agencies in the maritime tragedy.
Senators slam Palace’s failure to contain violence in South
By Gil C. Cabacungan Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:33:00 09/03/2008
MANILA, Philippines—Senators Tuesday slammed Malacañang for not doing enough to contain violence in Mindanao.
Sen. Manuel Roxas II said the Arroyo administration’s strategy of gradual or incremental military presence in Mindanao was insufficient to “smother” the conflagration which has led to more isolated acts of terrorism.
Bombing victim speaks of anger and fear
By Louie Rodaje
Mindanao Bureau
First Posted 04:34:00 09/03/2008
DIGOS CITY—“They were like pigs being slaughtered.”
This was how Tomasa Albufera, a peddler who works at the city’s public terminal, described Monday’s bomb blast that ripped a Metro Shuttle bus.
Albufera’s face and left leg were hit by shrapnel, and fine shards of glass entered her eyes.
Razon welcomes charges; Puno stands by police on Pen siege
PNP ready to face the music
By Alcuin Papa
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 07:08:00 09/03/2008
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine National Police on Tuesday said it respects legal processes and is prepared for charges being filed against its members for arresting members of media in the aftermath of the failed rebellion at the Manila Peninsula in November 2007.
For Nograles, the music’s still playing for Charter change
By Norman Bordadora
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 07:10:00 09/03/2008
MANILA, Philippines—House Speaker Prospero Nograles has asked congressmen to begin consultations with their constituents regarding Charter change and the shift to a federal system of government.
Tax break for lifeline power users eyed
By Norman Bordadora
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 07:10:00 09/03/2008
MANILA, Philippines—The House ways and means committee on Tuesday approved a raft of measures that will exempt the electricity consumed by the poor, the so-called lifeline users, from the 12-percent value-added tax.
House panel scraps VAT on systems loss
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
The House committee on ways and means agreed yesterday to endorse a bill scrapping the 12-percent value added tax on electricity used by lifeline consumers, or households consuming 100 kilowatt-hours (kwh) or less a month.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080902136
Gov’t to hire more teachers, cops
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
The government will not only increase the pay of state workers next year but will also hire more workers, mostly in the education, peace and order, and revenue agencies, Budget Secretary Rolando Andaya Jr. said yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080902138
GMA not covered by pay increase
By Paolo Romero
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
The proposal to increase the pay of workers in the public sector that the budget department has sent to Congress clearly stipulates that the sitting President, Vice President, senators and congressmen should not benefit from such increases, Budget Secretary Rolando Andaya Jr. reiterated yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080902139
Cha-cha in high gear in House
By Jess Diaz
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
The Charter change (Cha-cha) train shifted into high gear yesterday, with Speaker Prospero Nograles directing his colleagues to feel the people’s pulse.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080902140
Female member of Al Khobar extort gang tagged in Digos blast
By Cecille Suerte Felipe
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Investigators are looking into the involvement of the Al Khobar extortion group in the Digos bus bombing where six persons were killed and about 28 others wounded, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Avelino Razon Jr. said yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080902141
Japan sends side agreement ensuring JPEPA won’ violate RP Charter
By Aurea Calica
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Japan has given assurance that the Philippine Constitution will not be violated by the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) through a side agreement that Japanese Foreign Minister Masahiko Koumura sent to Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080902142
CHR to DOJ: Seriously consider Pen siege recommendation
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Commission on Human Rights (CHR) chair Leila de Lima called yesterday on Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez to “seriously consider” their recommendation to investigate and prosecute policemen who arrested and detained journalists who covered the six-hour standoff at the Peninsula Manila hotel in Makati last year.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080902143
Gov’t: Exports to reach $61B by 2010
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
The government expects exports to reach $61 billion by 2010 from this year’s target of $53 billion.
The projection is based on the Philippine Export Development Plan for 2008 to 2010 presented by the Export Development Council at the National Economic and Development Authority Cabinet group meeting in Palayan, Nueva Ecija yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080902144
Small oil players lead P1 per liter rollback
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Another round of fuel price reduction greeted motorists yesterday but militant groups said the cuts were minimal and slow in coming.
Small petroleum players Flying V, Seaoil Philippines, and Unioil Philippines Inc. led yesterday’s rollback of P1 per liter.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080902145
CA reverses itself on libel case vs defunct newspaper
By Mike Frialde
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
The Court of Appeals reversed an earlier decision that found former editors and reporters of the defunct Manila Chronicle Publishing Corp. guilty of libel and ordered them to pay businessman Alfonso Yuchengco the amount of P101 million.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080902147
Lacson endorses Verzosa as next PNP chief
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Sen. Panfilo Lacson endorsed yesterday Deputy Director General Jesus Verzosa as the next chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP).
“The appointment of the (next) chief PNP is a foregone conclusion, it’s Deputy Director General Verzosa,” Lacson told reporters in an interview after the Senate conducted a public hearing on Senate Bill 2429 which aims to amend the PNP Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080902148
Alvarez is GMA’s new adviser on climate change
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
President Arroyo has named former senator Heherson Alvarez as her presidential adviser on global warming and climate change.
Alvarez, who also served as environment and natural resources secretary, is affiliated with various organizations related to the environment.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080902149
Marina chief steps down; DOTC usec is OIC
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) administrator Vicente Suazo Jr. stepped down yesterday from his post, saying that his mission to put order in the local shipping industry has been accomplished.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080902150
10,000 blasting caps seized in Zambo
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Police seized thousands of blasting caps and detonating cords used for making explosives from a warehouse in Zamboanga City yesterday.
Reporting to Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno, Deputy Director General Jesus Verzosa, Philippine National Police deputy chief for administration, said the three rolls of time fuse measuring 750 meters and some 10,000 pieces of blasting caps have remained unclaimed since Friday at Pambato Forwarder Warehouse in Bangayan compound.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080902151
Gina de V says she may run, too
By Eva Visperas
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Gina de Venecia, wife of former speaker Pangasinan Rep. Jose de Venecia Jr., is seriously considering running for senator in the 2010 elections.
Mrs. De Venecia told The STAR that she has not yet decided on whether to run for the Senate or the House to seek the congressional seat of her husband in Pangasinan’s fourth district. Rep. De Venecia plans to return to the private sector when his last term ends in 2010.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080902153
Teodoro: MILF becoming irrelevant, losing credibility
By Paolo Romero
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
PALAYAN CITY, Nueva Ecija – The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is becoming irrelevant and has lost its credibility among the people for continuing its attacks on helpless civilians while refusing to talk peace with the government, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said here yesterday.
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20080902154
Wednesday, September 03. 2008
Japan approves JPEPA exchange of notes
By Efren L. Danao, Senior Reporter
Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago said Tuesday that all constitutional and legal questions on the Japan-Philippine Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) have been resolved with the approval of the exchange of notes between the two countries.
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/sep/03/yehey/metro/20080903met1.html
Senators nix participation in peace talks
BY JP LOPEZ
OPPOSITION senators yesterday said the Senate could not directly participate in the government’s negotiations with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front because any agreement that would be forged with the secessionist group could not be considered an international treaty that would require Congress ratification.
http://www.malaya.com.ph/sep03/news2.htm
Saklolo sa M’danao ikinatuwa ng palasyo
(Rose Miranda/Rey Marfil)
Buong lugod na tinanggap ng Malacañang ang napapanahong tulong ng international community at ilang multi-sectoral groups sa Mindanao sa mga residenteng naapektuhan ng pagsalakay ng ilang elemento ng Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/sep0308/news04.htm
Palace clarifies pay hike for President
By GENALYN D. KABILING
Malacañang yesterday clarified the 100-percent pay increase for President Arroyo and other top government officials, saying they will not be among the beneficiaries of the planned salary increase in the bureaucracy.
http://www.mb.com.ph/MTNN20080903134151.html
DBM buhul-buhol na sa wage hike ni GMA
(Rose Miranda/Boyet Jadulco/Jun Tadios)
Kumambyo kahapon ang Department of Budget and Management (DBM) at sinabi na kahit isang sentimo ay walang magiging pakinabang si Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo sa panukalang dobleng dagdag pasahod sa pangulo ng bansa na nakapaloob sa P1.415 trilyong 2009 national budget.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/sep0308/news05.htm
Pacquiao gagamitin lang!
(Rey Marfil/Bernard Taguinod)
Ito ang nagkakaisang reaksyon at babala ng ilang mga senador at kongresista sa maagang paghahanda sa political arena ni WBC lighweight champion Manny Pacquiao matapos manumpa bilang miyembro ng Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (KAMPI).
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/sep0308/news_story5.htm
Pakontrobersyal na walang gulugod -- admin solon
(Bernard Taguinod)
Mismong ang isang dikit na kaalyado na ni Pangulong Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo sa Mababang Kapulungan ng Kongreso ang dismayado na dahil mahilig umanong gumawa ng kontrobersya ang administrasyon na hindi naman kayang panindigan.
http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/sep0308/news06.htm
Dagdag-sahod gagamitin lang sa 2010 election
(Rey Marfil)
Inilutang ni Sen. Panfilo ‘Ping’ Lacson ang senaryong gagamitin ng Malacañang sa 2010 presidential election ang alokasyon sa karagdagang pasahod ng mga high ranking officials ng pamahalaan.
http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/sep0308/news_story6.htm
JDV eyes coalition with NP, NPC
By: Jester P. Manalastas
FORMER Speaker Jose de Venecia will not abandon his party, Lakas-CMD, even if the group merges with Kampi, President Macapagal-Arroyo’s party.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-09-03&sec=1&aid=71824
Villar mas pinaboran ni JdV kay Noli
By: Ryan Ponce Pacpaco
DAHIL mahilig uma-nong magsarili, naniniwala si dating Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., na marami pang kakai-ning bigas si Vice Pre-sident Noli de Castro para mapatibay nito ang kampanya sa 2010 kung saan kanyang nakikita naman si Senate President Manuel “Manny” Villar bilang “top choice” umano ng mayorya dahil sa makatotohanang “rags to richest” na karanasan sa buhay.
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php?issue=2008-09-03&sec=4&aid=71814
