Continue the fight to bring ABS-CBN back on air
The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) joins the Filipino people in denouncing Duterte’s minions in the House of Representatives for voting down the franchise application of ABS-CBN effectively shutting down completely its operations.
Communist Party of the Philippines
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Army prepares ex-rebels for reintegration to communities
Fifteen former rebels (FRs) underwent a pre-orientation seminar on Livelihood Settlement Grant (SLG) in series of activities held starting on July 8 until July 11 at the Army's 23rd Infantry Battalion in Barangay Alubihid, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte.
Philippine News Agency
14 former CPP-NPA supporters pledge loyalty to gov’t
At least 14 former supporters of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) vowed loyalty to the government in a ceremony held in Barangay Cabituculan East, Maria Aurora, this province on Saturday.
Philippine News Agency
Peace talks
Incidents/Operations
4 top-ranking communist guerrillas nabbed in Negros Occidental –Army
Four suspected high-ranking New People's Army members in Negros Occidental have been captured during a joint military and police operation, an official of the Army said Saturday.
GMA News, Philippine Daily Inquirer
Troops, NPAs clash; 1 killed
A NEW People’s Army (NPA) rebel was killed while two high-powered firearms were recovered following a clash in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, officials said Saturday, July 11, 2020.
Sunstar Zamboanga
Army recovers abandon dead NPA in ZamBo Norte
An abandoned cadaver of a Communist New People’s Army (NPA) Terrorist (CNT) was recovered by army troops in a pursuit and clearing operations in Kalawit, Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN), Saturday morning, July 11, 2020.
Kalinaw News
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Youth groups continue protest as anti-terrorism law nears implementation
Vowing to fight the implementation of the anti-terrorism law, youth groups continued to express their resistance a week after the signing of the controversial law. Youth Act Now Against Tyranny (YANAT) National Convenor Raoul Manuel said the youth’s eagerness to stand their ground and not cower.
Rappler
‘Advocacy, protests could be declared terrorist’ — lawyers
Human rights lawyers are one in saying that the newly-enacted Anti-Terror Law or Republic Act 11479 violates the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
Bulatlat
New anti-terrorism law flawed but needed, analyst says
The new anti-terrorism law is “flawed” and the Supreme Court should strike down objectionable provisions but the Philippines still needs a law to intensify its fight against terrorism, an analyst said in an online forum of the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines on Friday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
QCPD to file charges vs. protesters who hit, robbed police in plainclothes carrying loaded firearm
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on Saturday night (July 11) said they will file charges against the leaders of at least nine progressive groups for allegedly hitting and robbing a police officer carrying a loaded firearm while they were holding a protest inside the University of the Philippines campus.
Manila Bulletin
MARAWI
SOUTHEAST ASIA AND THE WORLD
UN says 700 people died in Syrian camps for ISIS families
The UN's counterterrorism chief said that his office was told that 700 people died recently in two camps in northeast Syria, where more than 70,000 mainly women and children connected to ISIS fighters were held in "very dire conditions."
The National UAE
‘Strengthen multilateralism’ to combat global terrorism
Although COVID-19 has tested “national resilience, international solidarity and multilateral cooperation”, we must not “pause our efforts” in the battle against terrorism, the UN counter-terrorism chief said on Friday.
Saudi Gazette
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Masjid congregation prayers resume in GCQ areas
Secretary Saidamen B. Pangarungan of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) said starting July 11, congregation prayers in a Masjid will be allowed in areas under the general community quarantine.
The Manila Times
BARMM
MP Esmael assists returning students from Saudi Arabia
Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Member of Parliament (MP) Abduladzis M. Esmael assisted some fifteen (15) Filipino students from Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University sent home as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia suspended classes of all schools amid Novel Coronavirus global pandemic crisis.
NDBC News
MAGUINDANAO AND COTABATO CITY
DOH-12: Cotabato City has 4 new COVID-19 positive, SoCot has 17 new patients
Twenty-one new Covid-19 patients have been listed, as of today, by the Department of Health in the Soccsksargen region and four of them were from this city while 17 in South Cotabato, raising the total confirmed cases in the region to 102.
NDBC News
PNP condemns blast that killed cop, injured 4 in Maguindanao
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has condemned the explosion that ripped through a police car in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao on Thursday, killing a police officer and the civilian driver and injuring four others.
Philippine News Agency
NORTH COTABATO
Police clueless on motive behind murder of four men in NorthCot
Police authorities here are facing a blank wall as to the identities of the perpetrators and the motive behind the shooting of four men along the highway here Friday morning.
Mindanews
LANAO PROVINCES
Lanao Sur constructing additional holding shelters for LSIs
Engineers are setting up additional temporary shelters in Lanao del Sur province for returning Maranaws stranded in regions outside by the coronavirus quarantine.
NDBC News, Philippine Star
BASILAN
SULU
Cops who did not fire their guns during Jolo shooting not yet off the hook – NBI
Policemen who did not fire their guns during the Jolo shooting of four Army intelligence officers are still not in the clear, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said on Saturday, July 11.
Manila Bulletin
TAWI-TAWI
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DRUGS
Operations/ Incidents
P3.4-M shabu seized in SLEX buy-bust
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency arrested four suspects and seized P3.4-million worth of suspected shabu in a buy-bust operation at the South Luzon Expressway northbound in Bińan City, Laguna Friday night.
Manila Bulletin
P340K worth of ‘shabu’ seized in Naga City
Anti-narcotics operatives arrested a suspected drug pusher and seized P340,000 worth of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) in a buy-bust operation in Naga City, Camarines Sur province on Saturday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Drug personality slain in Naga City
A suspected drug pusher was killed in a buy-bust operation in Naga City in Camarines Sur province on Saturday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Recovery and Rehabilitation
ILLICIT FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES, AND AMMUNITION
CROSS-BORDER TRADING/ SMUGGLING/ COUNTERFEIT GOODS
BOC seizes misdeclared dollars at warehouse
The Bureau of Customs at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) intercepted $15,700 (about P770,000) misdeclared as personal documents from Durham, United States at the FedEx warehouse in Pasay City.
Manila Bulletin
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
KIDNAPPING
ILLEGAL GAMBLING
ILLICIT FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS/ EXTORTION
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Gov’t must defend human rights — CHR
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has frowned upon the Philippine government’s treatment of human rights defenders (HRDs) and even accused it of engaging in acts that circumvent their rights.
Manila Bulletin
[OPINION | Dash of SAS] If you want to empower women, pay them for their work
When Dove, via Instagram, invited fashion designer Mich Dulce to be part of a new shampoo campaign to empower women with “the confidence to go for their own definition of beauty,” she became incensed.
Rappler
Victim-blaming: Why survivors of sexual violence won’t come forward
‘When you hear that someone has been raped, it challenges our belief in a just, fair world.' People would then resort to blaming the victim to reduce the discomfort from an idea that conflicts with their belief.
Rappler
Cebuanos remember Fr. Rudy Romano on 35th year of disappearance
“Be like Fr. Rudy.” This was the call echoed by an alliance of groups here as Cebuanos commemorated the 35th year of the abduction and disappearance of Fr. Rosaleo “Rudy” Romano on July 11.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Press Freedom/ Freedom of expression
75% of Filipinos says ABS-CBN must get another franchise – SWS
Seventy-five percent of Filipinos agree that Congress must grant media broadcasting company ABS-CBN another 25-year franchise.
Philippine Daily Inquirer, CNN Philippines
READ: Statement of Solicitor-General Jose Calida on the denial of the renewal of ABS-CBN’s franchise
And now, the end has come. On July 10 2020, after a series of thorough hearings, the House of Representatives’ Committee on Legislative Franchises denied the renewal of ABS-CBN’s franchise with an overwhelming 70 affirmative votes in favor of the “Resolution Denying the Franchise Application of ABS-CBN Corporation to Construct, Install, Establish, Operate, and Maintain Radio and Broadcasting Stations in the Philippines,” as against 11 who voted in the negative.
ABS-CBN News, Philippine Daily Inquirer
Malacañang: ABS-CBN franchise rejection is 'decision of Filipino people'
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque tried hard to defend the rejection of ABS-CBN's franchise renewal, claiming it was the "decision of the Filipino people" since they ratified the Constitution that bars a broadcast company from operating without a congressional franchise.
Rappler
House committee decision to deny ABS-CBN franchise 'has no basis' - Rodriguez
Cagayan de Oro 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez on Saturday said the House Committee on Legislative Franchises decision denying a new broadcast franchise for ABS-CBN Corp. has no basis.
ABS-CBN News
2 Cebu City lawmakers say denial of ABS-CBN franchise ill-timed
Two Cebu City congressmen lamented the decision of their colleagues in the House of Representatives to deny the franchise application of ABS-CBN Corp.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
How the 17 Mindanawon reps voted on ABS-CBN’s franchise bid
By a vote of 70-11, two abstentions and one inhibition, the House of Representatives on Friday “killed” the ABS-CBN’s application for a renewal of its franchise for another 25 years.
Mindanews
THE VOTE: Kung ihahalintulad natin sa isang tao ang ABS-CBN na maraming sakit, ang lunas ba ay patayin na lamang ito?
Explanation of Basilan Rep. and Deputy Speaker Mujiv Hataman on his vote on July 10, 2020 on the resolution denying the franchise application of ABS-CBN Corporation
Mindanews
THE VOTE: Sino po ang apektado ng ating pagpa shutdown sa ABS-CBN?
Bayan Muna Rep. and House Deputy Minority Leader Carlos Isagani Zarate delivered this “Pagsumada Sa Mga Argumento para i-renew ang ABS-CBN Franchise” (Summary of Arguments for the renewal of ABS-CBN’s franchise) during the Joint Committees on Legislative Franchise and Good Government on 9 July 2020. The voting on the resolution denying the franchise application was on 10 July 2020
Mindanews
CHR ‘concerned’ over denial of ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has expressed “concern” over the decision made by the House of Representatives on Friday to deny the franchise application of ABS-CBN.
Manila Bulletin, GMA News, Philippine Daily Inquirer
Don’t lose hope, Ping tells ABS-CBN
Sen. Ping M. Lacson advised the ABS-CBN network on Saturday not to lose hope after the legislative franchise panel of the House of Representatives rejected last Friday by a 70-11 vote its application for a renewed 25-year franchise.
Manila Bulletin
ABS-CBN’s case ‘unique’; standards of legislative franchise won’t change – Lacson
For Senator Panfilo Lacson, the standards for granting legislative franchises will not change and that the decision of the House of Representatives to reject ABS-CBN Corp.’s application for a fresh franchise is “unique.”
Philippine Daily Inquirer
ABS-CBN franchise denial: Chilling effect not only to media but ‘basically’ to people – Gordon
The move of the House of Representatives to disapprove ABS-CBN’s bid to renew its franchise sends a chilling effect not only to the media but “basically” to people who may become “afraid to talk”, Senator Richard Gordon said Saturday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Palace lackeys murdered ABS-CBN franchise bill –UST Journ Society
In a Saturday statement, the University of Santo Tomas Journalism Society accused “Malacañang lackeys” of murdering the ABS-CBN franchise bill, which they characterized as a “dastardly crime against press freedom.”
GMA News
Groups slam denial of ABS-CBN franchise renewal
Several progressive and sectoral groups across the country voiced their outrage over the move of Congress rejecting ABS-CBN’s application for franchise renewal.
Manila Bulletin
KBP on denial of ABS-CBN franchise: "Black day for the Broadcast Media"
This is a black day not only for ABS-CBN, whose application for a new franchise has been killed by Congress. It is a black day for the Broadcast Media and all Filipinos who believe in the promotion of media platforms to serve as marketplaces for the free discourse of ideas.
NDBC News
'Personal grudges, interests' prevailed in rejection of ABS-CBN franchise – academics
The academic community joined other groups in condemning lawmakers who voted against ABS-CBN's franchise renewal, saying these people pursued their "personal grudges and interests" instead of the greater good.
Rappler
ABS-CBN shutdown, Maria Ressa threat borne of Duterte’s ‘contempt’ for press – int'l human rights lawyer
The shutdown of Philippines broadcast giant ABS-CBN and the conviction of Rappler CEO Maria Ressa would not have been possible if not for President Rodrigo Duterte’s open contempt for critical press, said an international human rights lawyer.
Rappler
READ: Manila Archdiocese Administrator Broderick Pabillo laments ABS-CBN franchise denial
We are publishing in full statements issued by various groups and institutions in support of ABS-CBN Corp., which went off the air on May 5, 2020, following a cease-and-desist order from the National Telecommunications Commission. The company's franchise expired on May 4, and bills for its franchise renewal were "killed" by the legislative franchises committee of the House of Representatives on July 10, 2020.
ABS-CBN News
De Lima on denial of ABS-CBN's franchise: Tinokhang
Senator Leila de Lima on Saturday said ABS-CBN Corporation suffered the same fate of those who allegedly died in the government's war on drugs after its application for a franchise was denied by a House panel.
GMA News, Philippine Daily Inquirer
Lea Salonga on reactions to ABS-CBN franchise denial: 'For myself, I choose optimism'
Broadway star Lea Salonga took to Twitter shortly after a House panel rejected ABS-CBN's franchise renewal application on Friday, July 10.
Rappler
Martial law activists: ABS-CBN closure ‘merciless’, ‘oppression’ of press freedom
Activists and human rights lawyers during the Martial Law regime have joined among the voices condemning the denial of the renewal of the franchise of the Kapamilya network.
Cebu Daily News
Martial Law
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COVID-19
Cases
PH records highest single-day recoveries of 807 cases — DOH
The Philippines today, July 11, posted its highest single-day tally of recoveries from coronavirus disease (COVID-19), while the number of cases crossed the 54,000-mark.
Manila Bulletin, ABS-CBN News, GMA News, Rappler
1 new confirmed coronavirus case among Filipinos abroad; total at 8,804
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported one new confirmed case of coronavirus among Filipinos overseas on Saturday, July 11, bringing the total to 8,804.
Rappler
Department of Health
Crematoriums glutted, COVID-19 dead can now be buried —Vergeire
The remains of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) dead can now be buried provided that proper measures are in place, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said Saturday.
GMA News
DOH acknowledges COVID-19 can be airborne 'in specific settings'
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire on Saturday said that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) could be airborne under "specific settings."
GMA News
DOH allows sale of FDA-approved rapid test kits in drug stores
The Department of Health on Saturday said it is allowing the selling of rapid antibody test kits in drug stores, as long as the products have the approval from the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
GMA News, Philippine Daily Inquirer
Lacson blames DOH strategy for continued increase in COVID-19 cases
The mere fact that the infection rate continues to increase means that the strategy of the Department of Health (DOH) is full of holes, Senator Panfilo M. Lacson said today.
Manila Bulletin
DOST analysis finds malaria, HIV drugs not recommended as treatment for COVID-19
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has found that the drugs used in the treatment of malaria and HIV are ineffective against the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Manila Bulletin
IATF
Test, Trace, Treat strategy: Gov’t set up 4 mega swabbing centers – Dizon
As part of the Test, Trace, Treat strategy, four mega swabbing centers were put up last May. These include the Mall of Asia Arena, where thousands of residents are constantly tested daily.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Regions
Eastern Visayas records 11 new COVID-19 cases; infected now at 625
At least 11 people from Eastern Visayas have been found positive of the new coronavirus, bringing to 625 the total number of COVID-19 cases in Region 8.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Palawan records 4 more COVID-19 cases among returnees
The Palawan province’s new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) tally has hit 52 after four more cases were recorded on the island municipality of Cuyo.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Quezon province logs 2 new COVID-19 cases, 2 recoveries
Two persons recovered from the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Quezon province but the locality also recorded the same number of new cases on Saturday, officials said.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Romblon records 7th COVID-19 case
Romblon province recorded its seventh new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) case, local health officials reported Saturday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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COVID-19 deaths in Cebu City still high even if under ECQ
In the past two days, deaths due to COVID-19 remained high in Cebu City despite its enhanced community quarantine status, the only area in the country still under the strictest quarantine measure.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Manila buys 3 COVID-19 machines capable of testing 16,800 residents a week
Manila City Mayor Francisco ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso on Saturday, July 11, announced that the local government has purchased three COVID-19 testing machines capable of testing 16,800 residents a week.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Mayor Sara: COVID-19 situation not yet under control
The COVID-19 situation in the city is not yet under control as the number of cases has continued to rise, Mayor Sara Duterte said.
Mindanews
Mayor Sara assures LGBTQ+ motorcycle back-riding couples allowed in Davao City
Couples, who are members of the lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community, are assured that they will be allowed to go on motorcycle back-riding in the city.
Manila Bulletin
Diplomatic, Development and Private Sector
Incidents and Violations
220K motorists apprehended since community quarantine, 52% given warning
The Joint Task Force COVID Shield on Saturday reported that it apprehended around 222,000 motorists in various violations on roads during the community quarantine. Of this number, however, 115,000 were let go and only given a warning.
GMA News
Editorial, Analysis, Opinion and Features
[OPINION] 100 days of COVID and Duterte
Like watching never-ending seasons of The Walking Dead, President Duterte has once again extended community quarantine. Life under quarantine and physical distancing has begun to integrate itself into the so-called “new normal.” I first encountered this term when Typhoon Ondoy hit Metro Manila; what once was a concept communicated by disaster experts for affected areas is now a global reality.
Rappler
How to fight the pandemic: Women mayors don’t sugarcoat how deadly the virus is
When the coronavirus pandemic reached the Philippines in late January 2020, the national government’s messaging was, “Everything is well.”
Rappler
Dance of survival
There are two approaches to take in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. An online article names these two approaches as the “hammer and dance.” The “hammer” is the period of lockdowns and quarantines (and in the Philippines, of checkpoints, instant arrests, and harsh punishments) meant to break the spread of the virus.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
High blood sugar elevates COVID-19 mortality risk—study
Patients with abnormally high blood sugar levels are more than twice as likely to die from COVID-19, researchers in China said Saturday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
‘Strong evidence’ mothers can transmit virus to newborns
There is “strong evidence” that COVID-19- positive mothers can pass the virus on to their unborn infants, scientists said Thursday, in findings that could affect how pregnant women are shielded during the pandemic.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
World
WHO urges aggressive virus measures as flare-ups spark new closures
The World Health Organization on Friday, July 10, urged countries grappling with coronavirus to step up control measures, saying it is still possible to rein it in, as some countries clamped fresh restrictions on citizens.
Rappler
Coronavirus can still be brought under control—WHO
The World Health Organization said Friday that it is still possible to bring coronavirus outbreaks under control, even though case numbers have more than doubled in the past six weeks.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
U.S. records 63,643 new virus cases in 24 hours
The United States recorded 63,643 new coronavirus cases on Friday, July 10, according to a tracker maintained by Johns Hopkins University.
Rappler
India cases pass 800,000 with record daily jump
India’s coronavirus cases have passed 800,000 with the biggest spike of 27,114 cases in the past 24 hours, causing nearly a dozen states to impose a partial lockdown in high-risk areas.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
California to release 8,000 more prisoners over virus fears
The inmates could be eligible for early release by the end of August – joining 10,000 prisoners already freed in similar initiatives since the start of the virus crisis, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation says.
Rappler
Austria Greens minister gears up for new virus test after initial praise
Popular for keeping the pandemic at bay in Austria, Health Minister Rudolf Anschober is preparing for a "major challenge" in an anticipated second coronavirus wave in the autumn.
Rappler
Iraqi lawmaker dies of COVID-19 as cases jump 600%
Iraqi lawmaker Ghida Kambash died Friday after contracting the novel coronavirus, parliament announced, its first member to succumb to the virus as its spread ramps up across the country.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Brazil surpasses 70,000 coronavirus deaths
Brazil surpassed 70,000 coronavirus deaths on Friday, July 10, the health ministry said, though the number of daily fatalities appears to be stabilizing.
Rappler
COVID hits dozens of Latin leaders, including presidents
The COVID-19 pandemic is sweeping through the leadership of Latin America, with two more presidents and powerful officials testing positive this week for the new coronavirus, adding a destabilizing new element to the region’s public health and economic crises.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Emirates airline to cut up to 9,000 jobs – report
Emirates airline has cut a tenth of its workforce during the novel coronavirus pandemic in layoffs that could rise to 15%, or 9,000 jobs, its president said, according to a report on Saturday, July 11.
Rappler
Iran says cannot shut down economy despite worsening virus outbreak
Iran said on Saturday, July 11, that it cannot afford to shut down its sanctions-hit economy, even as the Middle East's deadliest coronavirus outbreak worsens with record-high death tolls and rising infections.
Rappler
Bangladeshi coronavirus sufferers shun hospitals
Thousands of beds for coronavirus patients in Bangladesh are lying empty despite the country struggling with a rising caseload as people are too scared to enter hospitals, officials and sufferers say.
Rappler
Panama hospitals on verge of collapse as virus cases surge
Hospitals in Panama are on the brink of collapse as coronavirus cases spike in the Central American country worst hit by the pandemic, where doctors are already exhausted. With a population of 4 million, Panama has gone from 200 cases a day to 1,100 over the last few weeks.
Rappler
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
[OPINION] Who needs enemies when you have a President like Duterte?
Last July 1 marked the 4th year in office of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. On July 27, he is set to deliver his 4th State of the Nation Address (SONA). I venture to make my own assessment of Duterte’s performance, which Malacañang has touted as “great.”
Rappler
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
New routes for VP shuttle service in Cebu City
Vice President Leni Robredo said Saturday that starting this week, shuttle service being offered by her office and its private partners for health workers will open new routes in Cebu City.
Manila Bulletin
ELECTION RELATED
DISASTER
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
JUDICIARY
LEGISLATIVE
Senate of the Philippines
Alternative mining bill filed anew
Sen. Grace Poe has filed an alternative mining bill that seeks to regulate exploration and development of resources and ensure equitable sharing of benefits for all.
Philippine Star
Recto seeks review of barrier requirement between pillion riders
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Saturday appealed to the government to have experts review its requirement to install barriers between pillion-riding couples on motorcycles for safety reasons.
Manila Bulletin
House of Representatives
House of Representatives records 13th COVID-19 case
A security staffer of the House of Representatives has tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), House Secretary-General Jose Luis Montales revealed Saturday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
Gatchalian urges LGUs to hold dry runs of localized Learning Continuity Plan
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian today urged local government units (LGUs) to initiate dry runs of their localized versions of the Learning Continuity Plan (LCP) of the Department of Education (DepEd) before classes open on August 24.
Manila Bulletin
App-based delivery service boosts income of Pasig City vendors, tricycle drivers
An app-based delivery service aimed towards helping market vendors and tricycle drivers affected by the coronavirus pandemic connect with consumers has generated P5 million in sales in Pasig City.
Manila Bulletin
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DOJ wants to ramp up cybercrime units to check surge in online crimes
Cybercrime units should upgrade their technology and improve probing abilities as there has been a surge of cases of online crime during the coronavirus disease pandemic, the Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said Saturday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
Armed Forces of the Philippines
Kadiwa retail store up in Camp Aguinaldo
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Department of Agriculture on Saturday inaugurated the first Kadiwa retail store at the AFP general headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City to avert a potential food crisis in military camps amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manila Bulletin
Philippine National Police
Police force of Cabugao and San Juan towns in Ilocos Sur sacked over death of 15-year old girl
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has filed a case of obstruction of justice against the chief of police of Cabugao, Ilocos Sur and two others including a barangay captain in connection with the death of a 15-year old girl who was gunned down after filing a sexual assault complaint against two policemen.
Manila Bulletin
PNPA cadet dies; Gamboa suspends all activities for plebes
A new female cadet of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) died inside the campus in Silang, Cavite on Saturday, the second death recorded from the roster of new members of the Cadet Corps of the Academy in just a span of three days.
Manila Bulletin, ABS-CBN News
Wife of retired cop in trouble for anomalous pension claim
Police are now hunting down the wife of a retired police sergeant for receiving more than P535,000 from the Philippine National Police (PNP) retirement system through an alleged anomalous pension claim.
Manila Bulletin
QC gov’t moves to protect residents vs. police abuse
Quezon City residents who experience police abuse may now file a complaint with the local government following Mayor Joy Belmonte’s move to protect her constituents against erring officials.
Manila Bulletin
BUDGET, FINANCE, and TAXATION
BUSINESS, ECONOMY AND INVESTMENTS
BUILD, BUILD, BUILD and PUBLIC WORKS
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
AUDIT, GRAFT, AND CORRUPTION
FOREIGN RELATIONS
38 Filipino students stuck in China ask for help for repatriation
Thirty-eight Filipino students are stuck in different cities in China after their study programs ended amid the coronavirus pandemic. The students were no longer receiving stipends since their programs ended.
Rappler
West Philippine Sea
LABOR
49 remains of OFWs repatriated from Saudi Arabia via PAL flight - airline spox
The Philippine Airlines said Saturday it has flown home some 49 bodies of Filipinos from two areas in Saudi Arabia, part of government efforts to bring home remains of overseas Filipino workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Of the 49 human remains, "around 19" were "COVID-19 related," said PAL Spokesperson Cielo Villaluna.
ABS-CBN News
TRANSPORTATION
LTFRB Main shut down as 5 office staff test positive for virus
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will suspend the operations of its Central Office in Quezon City beginning Monday after five of its employees tested positive for COVID-19.
Manila Bulletin, ABS-CBN News
MRT3 on limited operations starting July 13
The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 will resume on limited operations starting Monday, July 13. The MRT3 management on Saturday, July 11, said that the minimum required number of personnel needed for limited operations have been reached.
Rappler
HEALTH
Dengue cases in Eastern Visayas reach 4,131
The number of dengue cases in Region VIII or Eastern Visayas from January to date has reached 4,131, according to the Department of Health (DOH) - Region VIII. Nine of those cases led to death.
GMA News
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
Additional funding to combat fall army worms in Region 10 sought
Bukidnon Rep. Manuel Zubiri has sought additional funding for Department of Agriculture operations to contain the infestation of fall army worms (FAW) that have threatened vast corn fields and other crops in Region 10.
Manila Bulletin
EDUCATION
January 24 declared International Day of Education
The House Committee on Basic Education and Culture and the House Committee on Higher and Technical Education jointly approved a bill declaring January 24 as “International Day of Education” in the entire country.
Manila Bulletin
Teachers’ participation in module-writing for blended learning ‘crucial’ – DepEd
The Department of Education (DepEd) maintained creating modules for blended learning a “collective effort” which requires participation from teachers who will be using these in the upcoming school year.
Manila Bulletin
Parents’ orientation before school opening set
DepEd Undersecretary and spokesperson Nepomuceno Malaluan said that part of the school opening preparations of DepEd for school year (SY) 2020-2021 set to start on Aug. 24 is making sure that its stakeholders – including parents and learners – will understand the Basic Education -Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP).
Manila Bulletin
Flexible mode of learning for HEIs opening in August
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) clarified Saturday that it is not pushing the opening of regular classes in universities and colleges as higher education institutions (HEIs) resuming in August will be using flexible mode of learning.
Manila Bulletin
ENERGY
POVERTY
SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
DSWD eyes 80% payout in 2nd tranche of SAP
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Saturday that it is seeking to cover 80 percent of its targeted beneficiaries in the second tranche of the Social Amelioration Program (SAP) by end of July.
Manila Bulletin, GMA News
DSWD sees faster, more efficient payout of 2nd tranche cash subsidy
The Department of Social Welfare and Development assured the public on Saturday that the distribution of the second tranche of cash aid for qualified beneficiaries will be faster and more efficient with the digital payout system.
GMA News
DSWD: SAP distribution in Central Visayas continues amid 18 staff testing positive for virus
Eighteen Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 7 (Central Visayas) personnel tested positive for COVID-19 but the second tranche distribution of emergency cash subsidies under the national government’s Social Amelioration Program (SAP) in the area continues and remains unhampered, the DSWD said Saturday.
Manila Bulletin
DSWD giving cash assistance, food packs to LSIs —spokesperson
Department of Social Welfare and Development spokesperson Director Irene Dumlao said Saturday the agency is helping locally stranded individuals (LSIs), especially those in Metro Manila and neighboring areas.
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Environmental certificate for Tampakan project ‘restored’ by Office of the President
Sagittarius Mines, Inc. (SMI), developer of the mammoth S5.9 billion Tampakan copper-gold project in South Cotabato, has “reacquired” its environmental compliance certificate (ECC), one of the requirements needed to proceed to the commercial production phase, a senior environment official said.
Mindanews
PH ratifies Minamata Convention on Mercury
The government has ratified the Minamata Convention on Mercury on July 8, the first legally binding treaty to phase out mercury, which is a highly toxic substance that poses threats to the environment and human health.
Manila Bulletin
DENR urges Filipinos to switch to plant-based diet
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through its Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), is urging Filipinos to switch to a plant-based diet aiming to help reduce their ecological footprint and help fight climate change.
Manila Bulletin
Environment advocates ask gov’t to stop mining operations in N. Vizcaya
Local environmental activists on Saturday appealed to the Philippine government to reject the pending renewal of mining firm Oceanagold Corporation’s financial or technical assistance agreement (FTAA) that will allow the company to continue its mining operations in Didipio, Nueva Vizcaya.
Manila Bulletin
Owner, officials of thermal energy firm in Iloilo City oil spill charged
A criminal complaint has been filed against the owner and officials of the power barge that exploded in the waters off Barrio Obrero, Lapuz District, Iloilo City, causing a massive oil spill affecting several communities.
Manila Bulletin
DENR: Baguio council can impose moratorium on tree cutting
The city government has the power to impose a moratorium on tree-cutting activities, especially when pine trees are displaced by building constructions, according to a Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) official.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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