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Subversion, rebellion, and constitutional rights
The Anti-Subversion Law, Republic Act 1700, was enacted way back in 1957 — at the height of the New People’s Army (NPA) rebellion — making it a crime to be a member of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CCP). In 1976, President Marcos issued Presidential Decree 885 expanding the ban to include groups “organized for the purpose of overthrowing the government.”
Manila Bulletin
Rethinking Subversion
Plans are afoot to bring back the long dead Anti-Subversion Act that became LAW 62 years ago. The military, the police and the Department of Interior and Local Governments (DILG) are asking Congress to do just that on the argument that its re-enactment — it was repealed in 1992 during the Fidel V. Ramos presidency — will enable the Duterte regime to defeat the New People’s Army (NPA) and destroy the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) that commands it.
Business World Online
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Scheme of mass intimidation and mass murder against critics and opponents of Duterte regime
The tyrant Duterte and his political, military and police agents are labeling the critics and opponents of his regime as “communists” and “terrorists” and claiming that they are the biggest problems afflicting the country and that they deserve to be subjected to all kinds of measures to intimidate, silence and even kill them extrajudicially or under flimsy legal pretenses.
NDFP
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Colleges shouldn’t be exclusive domain of one ideology: DILG
By claiming colleges and universities as off-limits to the police, militant student organizations are, in fact, curtailing the right of every student to hear both sides of the issue, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Philippine News Agency, Philippine Daily Inquirer
CHED exec to youth: See fate of young NPA recruits
An official of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in Eastern Visayas has asked tertiary students to examine the fate of their peers who joined the communist terrorist group.
Philippine News Agency
Bayan Muna, Anakbayan deny recruiting members for NPA
Some leftist activists may have become armed rebels, but activists groups do not recruit for the New People's Army and do not "brainwash" members, officers of two groups said Thursday.
Philippine Star
University in Iloilo seeks Army deployment in campus
A state university in Iloilo province has asked the Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) to have personnel deployed in their campus to address issues on peace and order.
Philippine News Agency
Student leader riles Dela Rosa over ‘second chance’ for Sanchez
A student leader took a verbal jab at Senator Ronald dela Rosa over the latter's remark that Antonio Sanchez deserved a second chance more than 20 years after he was convicted for murder and rape.
GMA News
Sen. Bato hits NUSP president for criticizing his ‘second chance’ remark on Sanchez’s possible release
Senator Ronald dela Rosa on Thursday fumed over the remarks of a student leader who criticized his statements on the possible release convicted murderer and rapist Antonio Sanchez.
Manila Bulletin
Turning schools into virtual garrisons would only attract students to anti-government groups – Imee
Neophyte Senator Imee R. Marcos has asked the Duterte administration to hold back plans to deploy the military and police in schools dubbed as hotspots of student recruitment into anti-government organizations.
Manila Bulletin
Nothing wrong with reenacting gov't policies to defeat Reds
There is nothing illegal with government proposal to reenact policies that will allow the military to coordinate and talk with schools officials and students in a bid to defeat the communist rebels and their allies, Major General Antonio Parlade, Jr., of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF ELCAC) said Thursday.
Philippine News Agency
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Bicol peace council backs efforts to end insurgency
The government campaign to end insurgency has received full support from members of the Bicol Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC).
Philippine News Agency
Surigao del Sur establishes Provincial Task Force ELCAC; embolden others to follow suit – Army
The province of Surigao del Sur created the Provincial Task Force in Ending Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC) in Caraga during the Joint 3rd Quarter Provincial Development Council (PDC) and Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) Meeting held last August 13, 2019 at Villa Maria Luisa Hotel, Brgy San Agustin, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur.
Kalinaw News
Officers from former KMU affiliated union take oath to new organization
The Officers of HKJ-3 Workers Union of Musahamat Farm Incorporated take their formal oath at Magnaga Waters Beach Resort, BrgyMagnagaPantukan, Compostela Valley Province on August 20, 2019.
Kalinaw News
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Security firm’s license may be revoked over disarmed guards in Misamis
The security agency whose guards were robbed of high-powered firearms by alleged communist rebels in Balingasag, Misamis Oriental may have its license revoked, a top police official said Thursday.
GMA News
2 more NPA rebels yield in Sarangani
Two more members of the New People's Army (NPA) in Sarangani province surrendered to government troops following a series of negotiations.
Philippine News Agency
NPA leader yields anew in Surigao del Sur
A leader of the New Peoples Army (NPA) Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) had voluntarily surrendered to the Army’s 36th Infantry (Valor) Battalion yesterday, August 20, 2019, at H36IB, Brgy Dayoan, Tago, this province.
Kalinaw News
Armed former TRIFPSS teacher surrenders in Surigao del Sur
A former teacher of the Tribal Filipino Program of Surigao del Sur (TRIFPSS) voluntarily surrendered to the Army’s 36th Infantry (Valor) Battalion bringing along with him one (1) carbine and magazine with ammunition yesterday, August 19, 2019, at H36IB, Brgy Dayoan, Tago, this province.
Kalinaw News
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Remains of three allegedly killed by rebels exhumed in Bukidnon
The remains of three individuals allegedly summarily killed by communist rebels have been exhumed in Barangay Digongan, Kitaotao, Bukidnon, military said on Thursday.
GMA News, The Mindanao Times
Loved ones weep for justice as alleged NPA victims exhumed in Bukidnon
The loved ones of three men who were purportedly abducted and executed by the New People’s Army (NPA) wept as they witnessed the exhumation of the victims' remains on Thursday.
GMA News
Peace Talks
Army official in NorthCot calls for localized talks with NPAs
An Army commander here has called on local leaders of the communist guerilla movement in North Cotabato to come to the table for peace negotiations.
Mindanews
Incidents/ Operations
Suspected communist rebels storm barangay hall in Negros Oriental
Suspected members of the New People's Army (NPA) stormed a barangay hall in Manjuyod town, Negros Oriental on Wednesday morning.
GMA News, Manila Bulletin, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Tempo
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MARAWI
Gov’t budget for Marawi rehab from 2018-2020 just 28% of the needed fund
The budget allotted for the Marawi rehabilitation from 2018 to 2020 is just 28 percent of the P60.506 billion needed to fully restore the war-torn Islamic city.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
SOUTHEAST ASIA AND THE WORLD
Corruption and terrorism: The case of Kenya
Around the world, corruption poses a major threat, contributing to many of the crises that have plagued economies and democracies over the past decade. One aspect of corruption that receives too little attention is the link between corruption and the success of terrorism.
Brookings Institute
Rehabilitation efforts in countering terrorism overlooked, warns think tank
Two police officers were assaulted by a man armed with a sickle in Surabaya, East Java, on Saturday afternoon. The man brought with him a flag associated with the Islamic State (IS) militant group, police said, alleging the incident was a terrorist attack committed by a sympathizer of the militant group.
The Jakarta Post
Hamas slams Paraguay for labelling it as terrorist group
The Palestinian resistance group Hamas on Thursday condemned Paraguay for its decision of designating the group as an “international terrorist organisation”, Anadolu Agency reports.
Middle East Monitor
Texas governor meets with tech officials about quelling hate
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday met in Austin with officials from some of the world’s biggest tech giants to discuss ways of combatting extremism in the wake of a mass shooting in El Paso that left 22 people dead.
Associated Press
The Fight in the Right: It is Time to Tackle White Supremacist Terrorism Globally
In the summer of 2002 as an Air Force major, I was sent to Washington to work as deputy director of U.S. Southern Command’s office in the capital. U.S. Southern Command, where I made much of my career, was the proverbial red-headed step-child of the geographic combatant commands, never getting the attention or money that our bigger brothers at U.S. Pacific Command or European Command got.
War on the Rocks
Pentagon chief confirms death of Qaeda's Hamza bin Laden
US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has confirmed the death of Hamza bin Laden, the son and designated heir of Al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden. "That's my understanding," Esper said in an interview late Wednesday, August 21, with Fox News, when asked if Hamza bin Laden was dead.
Rappler
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BARMM
BARMM to get P63.3-b grant under 2020 budget
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao will receive P63.3-billion block grant for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao under the P4.1-billion proposed national government budget for 2020.
Manila Standard
MinDA eyes foreign markets for BARMM coco farmers
Coconut farmers from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) should set their sights on foreign markets as the autonomous region now has broad powers to conduct foreign trade.
Philippine News Agency
MAGUINDANAO AND COTABATO CITY
Ex-vice mayor nabbed for gun possession in Cotabato
Authorities arrested here on Wednesday afternoon a former vice mayor in Maguindanao province for possession of an unlicensed gun.
Philippine News Agency
Sandiganbayan grants withdrawal of raps vs. Noynoy in SAF 44 cases
The Sandiganbayan has granted the motion of Ombudsman Samuel Martires to pull out graft and usurpation charges filed against former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, saying that the evidence at hand is not enough for the cases to proceed.
GMA News, Manila Bulletin
NORTH COTABATO
DILG serves suspension order to North Cotabato governor over fertilizer scam
The Department of Interior and Local Government has ordered the suspension of North Cotabato's governor who has pending graft cases for alleged multi-million fertilizer scams more than a decade ago.
CNN Philippines
LANAO PROVINCES
PDEA agents arrest Marawi big time drug peddlers
Two suspects were arrested during joint anti-narcotic operation led by Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA-ARMM) that resulted to confiscation of P6.8 million worth of suspected shabu, Thursday.
NDBC News, GMA News
BASILAN
SULU
TAWI-TAWI
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DRUGS
PDEA concerned over arrest of rappers involved in drugs
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is concerned over the recent arrests of rappers allegedly involved in drugs. PDEA Director General Aaron Aquino aired the concern in a statement on Thursday following the arrest of Arlny Dimabuyu or , a 21-year-old rap artist and vlogger.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Davao City gov’t will not renew business permits if companies fail to draft 3-year drug abuse prevention plan
The City Government of Davao threatened some 10,000 service-oriented companies here not to renew their business permits starting 2020 if they fail to create a three-year Drug Abuse Prevention Plan.
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PDEA names 5 shabu trading hubs in NoCot
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Region 12 (Soccsksargen) has identified five major illegal drug distribution areas in North Cotabato province that are currently the focus of covert operations, an anti-narcotics official said Thursday.
Philippine News Agency
GenSan anti-narc cops undergo drug tests
Members of the city police's anti-drug units underwent surprise drug tests on Wednesday in line with the Philippine National Police's "internal cleansing" process.
Philippine News Agency
Operations/ Incidents
Drug suspect nabbed, P100-K shabu seized
Police arrested on Wednesday a suspected drug pusher and confiscated from him suspected shabu worth more than PHP100,000 during a drug buy-bust operation in Barangay Tabuc-tubig here.
Philippine News Agency
NoCot cops nab 'drug peddler’ with hand grenade
Police arrested a man suspected of supplying shabu in North Cotabato and parts of Bukidnon during a sting operation in Carmen, North Cotabato on Wednesday.
Philippine News Agency
2 peddlers killed, P6.8-M shabu seized in Pasig buy-bust
Two men who allegedly belong to a drug syndicate were killed and PHP6.8 million worth of shabu were seized in a buy-bust operation in Pasig City on Thursday.
Philippine News Agency
Recovery and Rehabilitation
ILLICIT FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES AND AMMUNITION
Firearms dealer nabbed, guns seized in Canlaon City
Police arrested an alleged firearms dealer during an entrapment operation in Barangay Mabigo, Canlaon City in Negros Oriental on Wednesday.
Philippine News Agency
Cops nab 5, seize several guns, ammo in Abra
Authorities arrested on Wednesday five persons and seized four firearms and dozens of live ammunition in three separate operations in Abra province, police reports showed.
Philippine News Agency
CROSS-BORDER TRADING/ SMUGGLING
Customs intensifies anti-smuggling operations in 4 provinces in Southern Mindanao
THE Bureau of Customs (BoC) has intensified its anti-smuggling operations in four provinces in the Southern Mindanao region amid unabated smuggling of fake cigarettes and other goods.
The Manila Times
Smuggled cigarettes destroyed in Zambo port
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has led the destruction Thursday of some PHP200,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes confiscated at the local port.
Philippine News Agency
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
KIDNAP FOR RANSOM
ILLEGAL GAMBLING
ILLICIT FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS/ EXTORTION
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Poverty not excuse for exploitation of minors, says child rights advocate
Poverty is not an excuse for the sexual exploitation of children, a child rights advocate stressed following the arrest last week of a woman in Barobo, Surigao del Sur, who runs a home-based virtual sex den involving her kin.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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[ANALYSIS] SOGIEnomics: Why fighting for LGBTQ+ rights makes economic sense
It’s not only morally right, it’s also economically sound. LGBTQ+ rights are in the news now in the wake of the appalling case of bathroom discrimination experienced by Gretchen Diez, a trans woman.
Rappler
Sotto: Got penis? Then go to men’s restroom
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has a simple solution to the debate of whether or not transgender people should be allowed inside the ladies’ restroom.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Press Freedom/ Freedom of Expression
Kapa members tagged in Kidapawan radio anchor's slay
Three members of the Kapa-Community Ministry International (Kapa) were tagged in the murder of Brigada News FM radio anchor Eduardo “Ed” Dizon in Kidapawan City, Cotabato last July 10.
Philippine News Agency, GMA News, Manila Bulletin
BIR chief Dulay files libel, cyber-libel cases vs. Mon Tulfo, Manila Times
Internal Revenue Commissioner Caesar Dulay, the country’s chief taxman, on Thursday filed libel and cyber-libel complaints against The Manila Times and its columnist Ramon “Mon” Tulfo for a series of columns published this month.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Martial Law
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Duterte blames ‘yellow’ group for sexist reputation
President Duterte has blamed the “yellow” group for allegedly spreading lies that he was a misogynist. The President defended himself from allegations of sexist behavior during his visit to Romblon last Wednesday, insisting that he does not tolerate the discrimination of people.
Manila Bulletin
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Duterte wants to double Palace confidential, intel funds for 2020
President Rodrigo Duterte is seeking a substantial increase in the confidential and intelligence funds of Malacañang for next year.
GMA News, Manila Bulletin
Palace assures productive, efficient use of P4.1-trillion national budget for 2020
The proposed P4.1-trillion national budget for 2020 will be used “productively and efficiently” and will be fully accounted for, Malacañang said Thursday.
Manila Bulletin
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Palace asserts requirement for foreign vessels to get clearance
Malacañang maintained on Thursday that foreign vessels passing through the Philippines’ territorial waters will be asked to get clearance even if it is not required under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Philippine News Agency, GMA News, Manila Bulletin
Guidelines to implement PRRD order on foreign ships needed
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Thursday said it will first coordinate with the military on how to carry out President Rodrigo R. Duterte's instructions requiring all foreign ships to secure clearance before entering the country's territorial waters.
Philippine News Agency
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SOGIE bill won't pass in Senate? Palace says up to lawmakers to decide
Malacañang on Thursday insisted that the passage of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Equality bill would depend on the members of Congress.
GMA News
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Duterte lifts suspension on STL operations, says PCSO
President Rodrigo Duterte has lifted the suspension on the operations of Small Town Lottery (STL) in the country, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office General Manager Royina Garma said on Thursday.
GMA News, Manila Bulletin
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
ELECTION RELATED
Cardema as NYC, Duterte Youth head at same time illegal: Guanzon
Former National Youth Commission (NYC) chairperson Ronald Cardema may have committed another possible violation of the Omnibus Election Code (OEC), an official of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Thursday.
Philippine News Agency
Solons find Cardema claim of P2 million payoff for Guanzon doubtful
The claim of former National Youth Commission Chairperson Ronald Cardema that a congresswoman secured a P2 million payoff from him in behalf of Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon is hard to believe, a party-list lawmaker said Thursday.
GMA News
DISASTER
More relief goods transported to quake-hit Itbayat
The transport of relief goods to Itbayat, Batanes, which was heavily-battered by twin quakes last July 27, is still ongoing, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Wednesday.
Philippine News Agency
MINDANAO
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
JUDICIARY
Supreme Court removes P500 mediation fees in small claims cases
Starting September 2, those who will file small claims cases ranging from P300,000 to P400,000 before the first-level trial courts nationwide are no longer required to pay the P500 mediation fees.
Manila Bulletin
JBC extends application for next SC chief justice
The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) has extended the application, nomination and acceptance for the Supreme Court (SC) chief justice post to Sept. 2. Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra, ex-officio member of the JBC, said the extension was made “to invite more applicants.”
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Heinous crime convicts not eligible for good conduct law: DOJ
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Thursday said the inmates convicted of heinous crimes are not entitled to benefit from the law that shortens the prison terms of inmates through the good conduct time allowance (GCTA) system.
Philippine News Agency
Guevarra welcomes review of law on behavior-based sentence reductions
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Thursday welcomed a sought congressional investigation on the reported impending release of a former mayor sentenced to lengthy prison terms for the 1993 Sarmenta-Gomez rape-slay case.
GMA News
It’s Congress call to amend law favoring Sanchez: Palace
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Thursday questions on the legality of the possible release of former Calauan, Laguna mayor Antonio Sanchez should be addressed to Congress.
Philippine News Agency
Law must not favor influential inmates: CBCP
The law, which effectively shortens the jail term of convicts through a good conduct time allowance (GCTA) system, should not favor wealthy and influential inmates, a Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) official said on Thursday.
Philippine News Agency, Manila Bulletin
PNP says release of 11K inmates poses no threat
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday said the impending release of some 11,000 inmates from prison does not pose any security threat, particularly, on the communities which they will soon be part of.
Philippine News Agency
UPLB Community: Ex-Mayor Antonio Sanchez must never walk free
The University of the Philippines Los Baños University Student Council released a statement opposing the impending release of convicted rapist and murderer, former Calauan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez.
Manila Bulletin
Go advises Sanchez to stop dreaming about leaving ‘safer’ New Bilibid Prison
Senator Bong Go has advised former mayor and rape-slay convict Antonio Sanchez of Calauan, Laguna to stop dreaming about leaving jail, saying that the New Bilibid Prison might be a safer place for him.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Karapatan: Sanchez’s looming release mocks justice, insult to victims’ families
The impending release from prison of former Caluan, Laguna Mayor Antonio Sanchez is an insult to one of the Philippine justice system’s major victories and to the families of his victims, rights advocate group Karapatan said on Thursday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
LEGISLATIVE
Senate of the Philippines
Bato renews push for death penalty bill
Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa on Thursday said the possible release of rape and murder convict, former Calauan Mayor Antonio Sanchez, could have been averted if capital punishment still existed in the country.
Philippine News Agency
Pangilinan requires banks to post ATM usage charges
Opposition Senator Francis N. Pangilinan sought Thursday to require banks to post charges for use of automated teller machines (ATMs) and restrict fees imposed on ATM transactions.
Manila Bulletin
Solon wants alternative to mandatory ROTC
Senator Pia Cayetano on Thursday pushed for a more “comprehensive and holistic” alternative to the proposal to revive the mandatory Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program for senior high school students.
Philippine News Agency
In wake of Sanchez’s case, Sotto seeks review of RA 10592
Republic Act No. 10592, the law which entitles thousands of inmates including murder and rape convict Antonio Sanchez to reduced prison terms and freedom in the coming months, was meant to benefit aging prisoners who showed good behavior behind bars, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said on Thursday.
GMA News
SOGIE bill passing in Senate? 'No chance,' says Sotto
Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III on Wednesday said there is "no chance" that the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Equality bill will pass in the Senate.
GMA News
Sotto clarifies: Senate won’t pass SOGIE bill if...
Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III on Thursday added a precondition to his statement that the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Equality bill has no chance of passing the upper chamber of the Congress.
GMA News
Pull out Alcopop drinks from grocery shelves, Bong Go urges
Neophyte Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go on Thursday sought the pullout of “Alcopop” drink from grocery shelves, saying it contains seven-percent alcohol similar to some beer products.
Manila Bulletin
House of Representatives
Solons want review of good conduct rule
Several party-list lawmakers on Thursday expressed their dismay over reports that convicted rapist and murderer Antonio Sanchez may soon be released from jail due to his supposed good conduct.
Philippine News Agency
Minority balances fiscalizing duties for timely budget passage
House Minority Leader and Manila 6th District Rep. Benny Abante Jr. on Thursday said members of the Minority would balance their duty as “fiscalizers” with the need to pass the proposed PHP 4.1 trillion 2020 budget on time.
Philippine News Agency
BUDGET, FINANCE and TAXATION
Economic managers developing closer ties with Congress to hasten Duterte’s legislative agenda
Economic managers of the Duterte administration are pursuing closer working relationship with Congress in a bid to speed up action on several legislative proposals that will help achieve President Duterte’s economic objectives to provide comfortable life for Filipinos.
Manila Bulletin
BIR sues five companies for P83 million tax debts
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) filed on Thursday criminal charges against five corporations for alleged failure to file returns and refusal to settle tax debts totaling to almost P83 million.
Manila Bulletin
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BIR destroys illegal cigarettes, machines in CDO
Cigarette-making machines and various counterfeit cigarettes estimated to be worth more than a billion pesos were destroyed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) here Thursday.
Philippine News Agency
Yasay arrested over violation of banking laws
Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. was arrested on Thursday by the Manila Police District (MPD) on charges of violating the country’s banking laws.
Manila Bulletin
Yasay rushed to hospital after arrest
Hours after his arrest, former Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. was rushed to Manila Doctors Hospital on Thursday due to chest pains, Manila Police District (MPD) said.
Manila Bulletin
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
Surrender high-powered arms or stop ops, PNP warns security firms
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday called on security agencies to surrender high-powered firearms in their possession or have their licenses to operate revoked.
Philippine News Agency, GMA News
Albayalde names new director for operations
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Oscar Albayalde on Thursday named Police Brigadier General Emmanuel Luis Licup as acting PNP Director for Operations. According to PNP spokesman Police Brigadier General Bernard Banac, Licup will replace Police Major General Mao Aplasca who is retiring today, August 22.
GMA News
ECONOMY AND INVESTMENTS
PSEi drops as China proposes online gambling ban
SHARES continued to fall on Thursday as property stocks tumbled following China’s statement against all forms of online gambling in the country.
Business World Online
BUILD, BUILD, BUILD
DA Sec: Build Build Build solution to develop agriculture
Department of Agriculture secretary William Dar sees Build Build Build as a solution to accelerate the construction development of national irrigation systems.
Manila Bulletin
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
AUDIT, GRAFT AND CORRUPTION
FOREIGN RELATIONS
Protest filed over China warships' passage in PH waters: Locsin
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. confirmed Thursday that the Philippine government filed a diplomatic protest over the passage of some Chinese warships in Philippine waters.
Philippine News Agency
Locsin to media on protest vs. China: ‘I speak only to the Army’
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. on Thursday preferred not to reveal to the media details of a diplomatic protest over the unauthorized passage of Chinese warships through Philippine waters.
GMA News
PHL to support Japanese judge’s reelection to Int’l Court of Justice —Locsin
The Philippines will “fully and unconditionally” support the reelection bid of Japan’s Yuji Iwasawa as a judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. said Thursday.
GMA News, Manila Bulletin
West Philippine Sea
PH urges for 'universal acceptance' of UNCLOS
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Thursday urged for the universal acceptance of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and its value in preserving peace and stability in the region.
Philippine News Agency, GMA News
LABOR
TRANSPORTATION
MRT-3 revenue declines due to fewer trains, safety issues
The decline in the revenue of the Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT-3) in 2018 was due to the reduction of operating trains for safety issues, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) clarified.
Philippine News Agency
HEALTH
DOH denies Sanofi appeal for Dengvaxia permits
The Department of Health (DOH) has denied the appeal of pharmaceutical company Sanofi Pasteur, Inc. to give its controversial anti-dengue vaccine Dengvaxia the necessary permits.
GMA News
Solon wants PhilHealth to keep hands off P67.4-B Universal Health Care fund
While riddled with controversy, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) should refrain from touching the P67.4 billion budget for the implementation of the Universal Healthcare law, Iloilo Representative Janette Garin said.
GMA News
PAO Chief Acosta remains against the return of Dengvaxia
Despite the dengue outbreak in the country, Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) Chief Persida Acosta on Thursday (August 22) has maintained that Dengvaxia should not be allowed to be used again.
Manila Bulletin
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
Gov't urged to prepare calamity aid for possible ASF outbreak
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Thursday said the government should come up with mitigation measures to prevent a “financial disaster” in the event of a possible outbreak of the African swine fever (ASF) in the country.
Philippine News Agency
Campaign against African Swine Fever intensified at NAIA
Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) has installed bigger and longer “foot bath” at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminals, especially at Terminal 3, as it intensified monitoring of meat products to prevent the spread of the African Swine Fever (ASF).
Manila Bulletin
Department of Agriculture tightens measures in controlling unidentified hog disease
The Department of Agriculture said it has “upped its game” to combat the increasing number of hog deaths in the country, particularly in Rizal province.
Manila Bulletin
Help the farmers now
By the reckoning of Agriculture Secretary William Dar, it would take six years for the RCEF (Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund) to make our rice farmers competitive to imports.
Philippine Star
EDUCATION
DepEd open to include Holocaust discussion in PH basic education curriculum
The Department of Education (DepEd) expressed openness to include the story of Holocaust in the basic education curriculum to inform more Filipinos about its significance to the country.
Manila Bulletin
‘Measly’ P31-B budget for teachers, gov’t workers’ pay hike hit
ACT-Teachers Party-List Rep. France Castro on Thursday gave the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) a piece of her mind regarding what she described as “measly” allocation for the proposed new Salary Standardization Law (SSL) that would cover the promised salary hike for public school teachers.
Manila Bulletin
DepEd lauds Gina Lopez for contributions to PH education sector
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday commended the late philanthropist Regina Paz “Gina” Lopez not just for being a staunch environment advocate but also for her remarkable contribution to the country’s education sector.
Manila Bulletin
ENERGY
POVERTY
SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
HOUSING
TOURISM
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Water crisis
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Philippines helms 1st ASEAN Data Protection and Privacy Forum
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) worked together to discuss regional issues regarding data protection, privacy regulations and other initiatives at the first ASEAN Data Protection and Privacy Forum in Bangkok, Thailand, held across the week beginning Tuesday, August 20.
Rappler
PCOO’s budget to increase slightly from P1.38 billion this year to P1.63 billion in 2020
The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) will have a bigger budget amounting to P1.63 billion under the government’s proposed national budget for 2020.
Manila Bulletin
DEVELOPMENT SECTOR
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