NYC urges DepEd to accommodate IP learners
The National Youth Commission (NYC) urged the government's educational agencies to accommodate indigenous people (IP) learners following the closure of Salugpongan Ta’ Tanu Igkanogon Community Learning Center, Inc. (STTICLCI) schools in the Davao region.
Philippine News Agency
Velez: The ignorance challenge
THE Department of Education early this year said they want to include a subject in the school curriculum that would teach students how to detect fake news. They should teach themselves first to detect the biggest fake news from the military that the Lumad schools are training rebels. Like, had they known about the Red October matrix?
Sunstar Davao
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Cebu City police chief chides Joma Sison on FB post vs. drug war
The top police official here on Tuesday said Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) founder Jose Maria Sison has no right to comment against the government’s fight against illegal drugs as he has not done anything good to help the Filipinos.
Philippine News Agency
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7 suspected NPA rebels plead not guilty of gun, explosives possession in Palawan
Seven suspected members of the New People’s Army pleaded not guilty of illegal possession of firearms and explosives during their arraignment here on Tuesday. The arraignment was made before Judge Ambrosio De Luna at the Regional Trial Court Branch 51.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Military trains western Visayas cops on anti-Reds community support
At least 81 policemen from the Western Visayas regional police have been subjected to the Community Support Program (CSP) Training which is part of the government’s efforts to end communist insurgency problem in the provinces.
Manila Bulletin
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Sultan Kudarat town declares ‘Reds’ persona non grata
Officials of Columbio, Sultan Kudarat, declared on Monday the communist rebels operating in the peripheries of their town as persona non grata.
Philippine News Agency
Agsur town eyes creation of task for to end insurgency
Prosperidad Municipal Peace and Order Council (MPOC) and the Municipal Development Council (MDC) convened with the agenda to discuss Executive Order No. 70 and the formulation and creation of Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC) through a joint resolution today in Prosperidad Municipal Hall, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur.
Kalinaw News
Peace Talks
Incidents/ Operations
Gunmen attack teacher couple inside classroom
A COUPLE who are both public school teachers were attacked by unidentified gunmen inside the Dalit Elementary School in Valencia City, leaving the wife wounded, Tuesday, October 15. Police identified the couple as Zhydee and Ramil Cabañelez.
Sunstar Cagayan de Oro, Rappler, GMA News
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3 Abu Sayyaf Group members arrested by NBI
Three suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) wanted for kidnapping have been arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).
Manila Bulletin, Business World Online
MARAWI
TFBM gears up for Marawi liberation commemoration
The Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) member-agencies, local government units (LGU) of Marawi and Lanao del Sur and partner agencies here are gearing up for the Kapananadem or the commemoration of the second anniversary of the city’s liberation from IS-linked terror group.
Bangon Marawi
29 of 70 unexploded bombs in Marawi’s Ground Zero detonated; 30th on Wednesday
A total of 29 of 70 general purpose bombs that were dropped but did not explode in Marawi’s Ground Zero during the five-month war in 2017 between government forces and the Islamic State-inspired Maute Group have been detonated, with the 30th—a 260-pounder bomb—on Wednesday, October 16.
Mindanews
SOUTHEAST ASIA AND THE WORLD
Southeast Asia in the crosshairs of 'Islamic State'
A recent knife attack on the security minister of Indonesia is a reminder of the danger of Islamist extremism in Southeast Asia. Security measures alone are not enough to combat radicalization, say experts.
Deutsche Welle
'Turkey targeting terrorists, not Kurds'
As Operation Peace Spring picks up momentum, Turkey is denying that it is oppressing the Kurds or depicting them as enemies of the state. Dismissing Western media reports, Turkish ambassador to Malaysia Dr Merve Kavakci said that Turkey’s fight was against terrorists and not the Kurds.
New Straits Times
Muslim attire is not terrorist uniform
Hours after the stabbing of Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Wiranto by a suspected homegrown terrorist, in Pandeglang, Banten on Oct. 10, I posted on my Facebook account, like many others, “wishing Pak Wiranto prompt recovery, and may his family be given strength to get through the incident.” Many others did the same.
The Jakarta Post
Pakistan Faces Blacklisting Over Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering
Pakistan is trying to avoid getting blacklisted by the Financial Action Task Force, a global watchdog, when it meets Wednesday in Paris. A report earlier this month by the task force’s Asia Pacific Group, which monitors Pakistan’s progress, is not encouraging.
TIME
Is UK counterterrorism program doing more harm than good?
According to the British intelligence agency MI5, which is the highest body of domestic counterintelligence and security in the UK, the current level of threat from international terrorism is severe — in other words, an attack is highly likely. This is just one level below critical, which indicates that an attack is expected imminently.
The Arab News
Indonesian Police Foil Bomb Plots, Arrest Militant Suspects
Indonesian police on Tuesday said they uncovered alleged suicide attack plots targeting officials, security personnel and places of worship on Java island by suspected members of a militant network affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) just days after a man and a woman linked to the network allegedly stabbed the nation's security minister and two others.
Benar News
The Islamic state in India’s Kerala: A primer
With a Muslim population of over 200 million, the third largest in the world next only to Indonesia and Pakistan, India was thought of by analysts to be fertile ground for the recruitment of foreign fighters for the Islamic State (IS). The country, however, has proven such analysts wrong by having only a handful of pro-IS cases so far. Of these cases, the majority have come from the southern state of Kerala. This paper offers an explanation for the growth of IS in Kerala.
Observer Research Foundation
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BARMM
Agri and fisheries top industries in the proposed BARMM investments list
Agriculture and Fisheries are top industries which the Bagnsamoro region can offer to investors both foreign and local investors given the region’s vast lands and rich water resources.
NDBC News
MAGUINDANAO AND COTABATO CITY
At least 600 Moro families flee as clan war erupts in Maguindanao
At least 600 families fled from their homes in Maguindanao town after warring clans started trading bullets on Monday, police and military authorities said.
Philippine Daily Inquirer, NDBC News
Explosion rip through premises of church in Datu Piang
A grenade blast rocked late Monday the vicinity of a Catholic church in Datu Piang town that a militant bloc that residents hate for acts of terror had threatened to destroy.
NDBC News, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Mindanews
Maguindanao town power supply cut-off for nonpayment of bills
For non-payment of electric bills that run to several millions of pesos, the Maguindanao Electric Cooperative (Magelco) cut its power supply to the town hall of Matanog in Maguindanao, an official of the local power firm said Tuesday.
Philippine News Agency
LANDBANK working with BARMM gov’t for ASAVI workers
THE LANDBANK of the Philippines (LANDBANK) on Tuesday said it is working with the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) government to come up with assistance program for employees affected by the closure of a P3.7-billion banana business venture in Maguindanao.
Business World Online, Manila Bulletin
NORTH COTABATO
LANAO PROVINCES
Marawi City council declares ‘sultana’ persona non grata
Following viral protests by Maranao royalties and professionals, the Marawi City Sangguniang Panlungsod has declared persona non grata a non-resident dignitary, who was enthroned as “Sultana” in Minsupala including the Lanao region in ceremonies early this month.
Manila Bulletin
BASILAN
Firefight transpires between troops, alleged Abu Sayyaf members in Basilan
An encounter took place between government troops and alleged members of the Abu Sayyaf group in Maluso, Basilan on Tuesday morning.
GMA News, Manila Bulletin, Philippine Star
SULU
TAWI-TAWI
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DRUGS
PNP OIC Gamboa believes gov’t still winning drug war amid ‘ninja cops’ mess
Despite the "ninja cops" controversy in which some policemen allegedly recycle seized illegal drugs, Philippine National Police (PNP) officer-in-charge Police Lieutenant General Archie Francisco Gamboa believes the government is still winning its fight against narcotics.
GMA News, ABS-CBN News
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PNP spox denies PMA pressure made Albayalde quit
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday denied the rumor that pressure from the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) was one of the reasons why Police General Oscar Albayalde quit from his post as PNP chief.
GMA News
Albayalde not pressured to relinquish top PNP post – Año
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año denied Tuesday that pressure was exerted on former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Oscar Albayalde to give up his position.
Manila Bulletin
Admin cases can't be filed vs. Albayalde once he retires —PNP OIC Gamboa
Administrative cases cannot be filed by the Philippine National Police (PNP) against its former chief Police General Oscar Albayalde once he officially retires from service next month, according to PNP officer-in-charge Lieutenant General Archie Francisco Gamboa.
GMA News, Philippine Daily Inquirer
Palace: Government to file, prosecute case against Albayalde if there is evidence
If there is evidence of wrongdoing against resigned Philippine National Police chief General Oscar Albayalde, it behooves the government to prosecute him, Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo said on Tuesday.
Manila Bulletin
Magalong warns: Lives of Pampanga ‘ninja cops’ could be in danger
The lives of the policemen involved in the anomalous drug sting in Pampanga in 2013 could be in danger, Baguio City Mayor and former police official Benjamin Magalong said Tuesday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer, ABS-CBN News
Magalong: Albayalde’s lawsuit vs accusers only a ‘smokescreen’
The looming lawsuit of former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Oscar Albayalde against those who tagged him in an anomalous 2013 drug sting in Pampanga is only a “smokescreen” to hide his “deception,” Baguio City Mayor and retired police official Benjamin Magalong said on Tuesday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer, ABS-CBN News
Council OKs resolution supporting Magalong’s truth drive
The city council here has approved a resolution supporting Mayor Benjamin Magalong for being an advocate of truth. Resolution 336-2019, dated Oct. 9, introduced by the 14 members of the council “express the strong support of the officialdom of the city government of Baguio and its citizenry to the Honorable city mayor Benjamin Bañez Magalong for being a staunch advocate of truth and remaining steadfast on what is right and good especially during the ongoing Senate inquiry on the ‘agaw bato’ operation issue."
Philippine News Agency
House Dangerous Drugs panel steers away from ‘ninja cops’ issue
Another House panel that could conceivably investigate the ninja cops controversy in aid of legislation won’t be touching the matter in deference to the ongoing Senate probe.
Manila Bulletin
Gordon defends senate hearings on ‘ninja cops’ against accusations of politics
Senators never played politics during the public hearings by two Senate committees on the questionable handling by the men of then Philippine National Police (PNP) Pampanga provincial director Colonel Oscar Albayalde of the botched illegal drugs raid in Mexico, Pampanga in 2013.
Manila Bulletin
Pimentel lauds Albayalde for stepping down, belittles his performance as PNP chief
Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III had some harsh words for General Oscar Albayalde who resigned on Monday as Philippine National Police (PNP) chief.
Manila Bulletin
Human rights group reminds authorities to not let Albayalde off the hook
Human rights group Karapatan strongly reminded concerned authorities not to let former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Oscar Albayalde off the hook just because he relinquished his post.
Manila Bulletin
As a result of ‘ninja cops’ probe, partylist solons move for an independent IAS for PNP
Partylist lawmakers Tuesday urged the House of Representatives leadership to look into the urgency of passing a bill that would create an independent internal affairs unit in the police service as a legislative proposal resulting from the “ninja cops” inquiry in the Senate.
Manila Bulletin
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De Lima decries ‘army of special prosecutors’ deployed to indict her
Opposition Senator Leila de Lima has deplored the Duterte administration’s move to deploy an “army of special prosecutors” to indict her from the illegal drug charges filed against her which she said are fabricated.
Manila Bulletin
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Espenido in Bacolod aims to intensify campaign vs. drugs: mayor
President Rodrigo Duterte is “very much aware” of the assignment of Maj. Jovie Espenido to this city, Mayor Evelio Leonardia said.
Philippine News Agency
Operations/ Incidents
Alleged drug dependent mom kills daughter, 5; wounds eldest child, 11
A woman allegedly killed her five-year-old daughter and wounded another 11-year-old in Laguna on Tuesday, which police say was due to hallucinations caused by drug addiction.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Cops pounce on P3-million weed smuggled from Mountain Province
Three Antipolo City residents were caught attempting to smuggle P3-million worth of dried marijuana out of the Cordilleras during a Monday night anti-narcotics operation, police said Tuesday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Police neutralize 3 drug dealers in President Quirino
Three uncooperative drug peddlers were killed in a gunfight Monday with a police team that tried to search for narcotics in their lair in President Quirino town. Tato Dilangalen, Alano Sepi Usop and a relative named Big Boy Sepi Usop all died on the spot from multiple bullet wounds.
NDBC News, Philippine News Agency
Recovery and Rehabilitation
ILLICIT FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES AND AMMUNITION
NBI nabs cop tagged as a gunrunner
A policeman was arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) after he was caught engaging in gunrunning activities in a buy-bust operation in Quezon City.
Manila Bulletin
CROSS-BORDER TRADING/ SMUGGLING
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Suspected human trafficker nabbed at NAIA
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have intercepted a suspected courier for a human trafficking syndicate, who was attempting to escort out of the country five of his victims with spurious travel documents.
Manila Bulletin
KIDNAPPING
ILLEGAL GAMBLING
ILLICIT FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS/ EXTORTION
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Situating the Indigenous Peoples in the Age of Digital Information
It was only in September 2015 when the name “Iraynon Bukidnon” was mentioned on national TV for the very first time. A month before the National Indigenous Peoples Month that year, a popular TV program featured the “rediscovery” of a cluster of rice terraces in the province of Antique after they were spotted on Google Maps. Located in Brgy. Gen. Fullon in the town of San Remigio, it was called “The Antique Rice Terraces”.
Manila Standard
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Calls mount for more opportunities for rural women
The government must provide rural women with more opportunities in their communities to uplift themselves and their families, the Commission on Human Rights said during the commemoration of the International Day of Rural Women.
Philippine Star
Protests vs sexual harassment rock Ateneo
Students and faculty of the Ateneo de Manila University-Loyola Schools (ADMU-LS) staged a protest on Tuesday over the growing number of sexual harassment and misconduct cases in its campus on Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City, and what they claimed was the “impunity” of the offenders.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Press Freedom/ Freedom of expression
Martial Law
Duterte to heed ground commanders' recommendation on martial law
President Rodrigo Duterte's decision on the possible lifting or another extension of martial rule in Mindanao would depend on the recommendation of military ground commanders in the region, Malacañang said on Tuesday. "Depende (It depends)," Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a Palace media briefing.
Philippine News Agency
PRRD has final say on lifting of martial law in certain areas
While it supports calls made by Mayor Sara Duterte on the lifting of martial law in Davao City, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the final decision is still up to President Rodrigo Duterte.
Philippine News Agency
Sara Duterte asks Congress, DND support to exempt Davao City from martial law
Mayor Sara Duterte is calling for the support of the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Department of National Defense (DND) to exempt Davao City from martial law.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
AFP backs selective coverage of martial law in Mindanao
The Armed Forces of the Philippines has expressed support on selective coverage of martial law in Mindanao due to the reported improved situation in some areas since it was declared two years ago.
Philippine Daily Inquirer, Manila Standard, Rappler
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Trump phone call to Duterte among many that ‘horrified’ White House staff, says US paper
US President Donald Trump’s phone call to Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte in April 2017 congratulating Duterte for an “unbelievable job on the drug problem” was one of Trump’s many phone calls with world leaders that “genuinely horrified” White House staff, according to a report of the Washington Post.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Malacañang to respect the decision of Supreme Court on Bongbong’s protest
Malacañang on Tuesday said it will respect whatever decision the Supreme Court will render concerning the electoral protest filed by former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and allow the parties involved to argue their respective cases.
Manila Bulletin, Philippine News Agency
Palace won't meddle in House's term-sharing
Malacañang on Tuesday distanced itself from the possible dumping of the term-sharing arrangement between Representatives Alan Peter Cayetano (Taguig) and Lord Allan Velasco (Marinduque).
Philippine News Agency
Malacañang reportedly asks for resignation of PNOC-EC president
Malacañang has formally sought the resignation of the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of state-run Philippine National Oil Company-Exploration Corporation (PNOC-EC) over a Russia oil deal that did not get prior approval from the government company’s board of directors.
Manila Bulletin, Philippine News Agency
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Duterte’s threat to block ABS-CBN franchise renewal a mere expression of displeasure–Palace
President Rodrigo Duterte’s repeated threats to block the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN were mere expressions of displeasure since the Chief Executive is not vengeful, Malacañang said Monday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Vilma Santos-Recto: Leave ABS-CBN franchise to ‘sound discretion’ of congressmen
House Deputy Speaker Vilma Santos-Recto welcomed Tuesday presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo’s remark on ABS-CBN Corp.’s franchise renewal, saying she entrusts the matter to the “sound discretion” of her fellow congressmen.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
ELECTION RELATED
PET OKs release of committee report on Marcos poll protest
The Supreme Court, sitting as Presidential Electoral Tribunal, on Tuesday ordered the release of the committee report on the initial recount of votes in the electoral protest filed by losing vice presidential candidate Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos, Jr.
ABS-CBN News, Manila Bulletin
Marcos, Robredo supporters trade barbs ahead of poll protest deliberation
Around 100 supporters of Vice President Leni Robredo and former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., exchanged insults in front of the Supreme Court early Tuesday, hours ahead of its deliberation on a protest questioning the results of the 2016 race for the country's second highest elective post.
ABS-CBN News
Pro-Robredo, pro-Marcos supporters dismayed electoral protest remains unresolved
As supporters from opposing parties of Vice President Leni Robredo and former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. trooped anew to Padre Faura street in Manila on Tuesday, both groups urged the High Court, sitting as Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET), to release the preliminary results of the poll protest for transparency.
Manila Bulletin
Robredo feels ‘relieved but frustrated’ over SC’s latest ruling
Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday welcomed the latest ruling by the Supreme Court, but said she felt “half relieved and frustrated” as it only ordered the release to parties the revision committee report on the results of the vice presidential recount.
Manila Bulletin, Philippine Star
Bongbong remains upbeat as his electoral protest escaped dismissal
Despite the Supreme Court’s decision to not hand down a ruling on his Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET) electoral protest, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. remained upbeat.
Manila Bulletin
BARMM assemblyman says Robredo was only VP candidate who campaigned in Lanao del Sur
An assemblyman of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Tuesday said only Vice President Leni Robredo “took the time to visit Marawi,” which is why voters were drawn to her during the 2016 vice-presidential elections.
GMA News
Why Marcos wants SC to investigate election materials in 3 Mindanao provinces
Despite much anticipation, the Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday, October 15, delayed ruling on former senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr's electoral protest against Vice President Leni Robredo.
Rappler
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Final test, sealing of vote counting machines for S. Leyte congressional polls set on Oct. 23
The final testing and sealing (FTS) of the Vote Counting Machine (VCMs) that will be used in the October 26 polls for the members of the House of Representatives for the first and second legislative districts of Southern Leyte has been set on October 23.
Manila Bulletin
DISASTER
MINDANAO
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
JUDICIARY
JBC nominates 3 SC associate justices to Chief Justice post
The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) has nominated three Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justices to the post that would be vacated on October 18 by Chief Justice Lucas P. Bersamin.
Manila Bulletin
Changing SC composition
With the retirement of Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin and Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio on Oct. 26, the composition of the Supreme Court is in for a big change in composition.
Manila Standard
LEGISLATIVE
Senate of the Philippines
Hontiveros files bill to strengthen 2007 law; No hospital has been charged under old law for detention of patients
No hospital was charged for violating the 2007 law which prohibits the detention of patients due to nonpayment of bills, despite the number of reported illegal hospital detention cases almost doubling in the past two years, said the Department of Health (DOH).
Manila Bulletin
House of Representatives
Solons seek congressional probe on ‘ominous downward trend’ of copra prices
Lawmakers are seeking a congressional probe on the “alarming” falling prices of copra in the country, saying that if not addressed, it would continuously deteriorate the coconut industry.
Manila Bulletin
Kabataan party-list solon seeks ‘reasonable, proportional’ honoraria for SK members
Kabataan party-list Rep. Sarah Jane Elago has insisted that members of Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) should be given “reasonable and proportional” honoraria.
Manila Bulletin
Distribution of hygiene kits to female students in public schools pushed
She cited the need for the government to provide hygiene kits for the menstrual needs of female students in public schools, and implement a complementary program that would promote awareness to address the stigma and misconceptions attached to menstruation.
Manila Bulletin
Solon slams snub of committee hearing on pay parking by mall owners
House Minority Leader and Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante on Tuesday warned mall owners and other private establishments operating toll parking areas against snubbing anew congressional invitations for their presence in scheduled committee hearings on pending free carpark bills.
Manila Bulletin
BUDGET, FINANCE and TAXATION
BIR cuts red tape further
Buyers of real estate properties can get the electronic Certificate Authorizing Registration (eCAR) from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) within three days upon submission of complete documentary requirements.
Manila Bulletin
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
Davao City eyes P10.3-B 2020 budget
This city is eyeing a budget of PHP10.3 billion for 2020, an increase of over 15 percent from this year's PHP8.9-billion allocation. This was bared on Monday by City Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, chairperson of the Finance Committee, who added that part of the increase will come from the city's PHP4-billion international revenue allotment as well as from savings.
Philippine News Agency
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
Gamboa 'personally prepared' for Duterte's pick for next PNP chief
Philippine National Police (PNP) officer-in-charge Police Lieutenant General Archie Francisco Gamboa said Tuesday he will respect the pending decision of President Rodrigo Duterte on who to appoint as the next PNP chief.
GMA News
Gamboa holds first command conference as PNP officer-in-charge
A day after assuming post as officer-in-charge of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Lt. Gen. Archie Gamboa on Tuesday presided for the first time a command conference of top police officials.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
New PH Marines commandant takes charge
Maj. Gen. Nathaniel Casem assumed command of the 9,500-strong Philippine Marine Corps on Monday at a simple change of command ceremony at the Marine headquarters in Taguig City.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Why the Philippine-US Kamandag war games are a balancing act for Duterte
The third annual Kamandag military exercises could not have come at a more critical time, with the Philippines expanding its China and Russia ties, highlighted by President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent fifth visit to Beijing and second visit to Moscow, and the United States abandoning its Kurdish allies in the war against terror in Syria, casting doubts over the reliability of US alliance commitments.
South China Morning Post
2 Indonesian warships now at Subic Bay for 4-day goodwill tour
Two Indonesian Navy warships carrying 260 personnel arrived here on Tuesday morning for a four-day goodwill visit. Bung Tomo-class corvette KRI John Lie (358) and Sigma-class corvette KRI Frans Kaisiepi (368) docked at the Alava Pier about 7 a.m.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
PH, US, Japan naval forces participate in maritime training activity ‘Sama sama’
Naval and maritime forces from the United States, the Philippines, and Japan have jointly launched the third iteration of the Maritime Training Activity (MTA) “Sama Sama” in Puerto Princesa, Palawan on Monday.
Manila Bulletin
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DND chief lauds support to mandatory ROTC
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Monday expressed appreciation to the unequivocal support of the UP Vanguard, Inc., Pasig Chapter for the reinstatement of basic mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program for senior high school students.
Philippine News Agency
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PMA cadets implicated in death of Dormitorio will undergo court martial proceedings
The seven cadets tagged as suspects in the hazing death of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) plebe Darwin Dormitorio were charged with an administrative case and will undergo court martial proceedings, a PMA official confirmed on Tuesday.
Manila Bulletin
ECONOMY AND INVESTMENTS
Gov’t growth target of 6% or above remains doable — House leader
The House leadership is hopeful that an economic expansion of 6 percent or above —as targeted by the Duterte administration’s economic team— remains “doable” by ramping up state spending in the last quarter, Deputy Speaker for finance Luis Raymund Villafuerte, Jr. said Tuesday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
PH continues to be a lower-middle income economy, according to World Bank
The Philippines remains a lower-middle income economy, according to the World Bank’s (WB) country classification report which was released last July.
Manila Bulletin
Youth groups oppose liberalizing foreign investment laws, cites ‘detrimental repercussions’
Youth groups, student organizations and councils from various schools, colleges and universities opposed the bill that aims to lift restrictions imposed on foreigners to practice their professions in the Philippines – particularly its implications on the country’s educational system.
Manila Bulletin
The Philippine economy rising
Over the weekend, I was in receipt of a book that was published last year, titled “The Philippine economy: No longer an East Asian Experience?”
Philippine Star
BUILD, BUILD, BUILD and PUBLIC WORKS
'Comprehensive plan' crafted for effective 'Build, Build, Build'
President Rodrigo Duterte's administration has prepared a "comprehensive" plan for the effective implementation of its ambitious "Build, Build, Build" program, Malacañang said on Tuesday.
Philippine News Agency
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
AUDIT, GRAFT AND CORRUPTION
PACC bares achievements in anti-corruption drive
The Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) reported on Monday that heightened efforts in addressing corruption over the past year have revealed billions of pesos in misused public funds which led to the prosecution of erring officials.
Philippine News Agency
FOREIGN RELATIONS
West Philippine Sea
Palace defers to Locsin on action to be taken on Abominable, the movie
Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo on Tuesday said the Palace will defer to the discretion of Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on what action should be taken regarding the movie Abominable that featured China’s “nine-dash line claim” in the South China Sea.
Manila Bulletin
9-dash line spotted on TV, cinema. Is China trying to change the world’s mind?
The nine-dash line, which is literally composed of dash marks, marking an expansive area of the South China Sea that China claims it has historical jurisdiction over has already been invalidated as baseless by an international tribunal.
Interaksyon
LABOR
Sacadas welcome court dismissal of 26-year-old theft charges
Six sugar migrants or sacadas here, together with the son of their missing companion, rejoiced after receiving copies of the court dismissal of theft charges filed against them while they were working in a sugar field in Negros Occidental 26 years ago.
Philippine News Agency
PhilHealth premium rate hike may spawn more undocumented OFWs: Ople
More overseas Filipino workers may resort to leaving the country illegally if they are forced to pay higher premiums by the Philippine Health Insurance Corp., an advocate warned Tuesday.
ABS-CBN News
TRANSPORTATION
MRT-3 adds another train set to regular fleet
The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT 3) has added one Dalian train set to its regular fleet Tuesday. The Dalian train will run on the MRT 3 tracks from 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm starting today.
Manila Bulletin, Philippine Daily Inquirer
HPG to strictly enforce law on passenger overloading
The Highway Patrol Group (HPG) will strictly implement Sections 32 and 51 of Republic Act (RA) 4136, the Land Transportation and Traffic Code which prohibits the operation of motor vehicles exceeding the registered passenger capacity and on passengers riding outside of the vehicle on space intended for cargo and freight.
Manila Bulletin
Motorists to pay toll starting Oct 24 when using Cavitex-C5 link
The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has approved the collection of a provisional initial toll from motorists using the Cavitex- C5 Link Expressway starting October 24, 2019.
Manila Bulletin
Traffic at SLEX has return to ‘normal level’ – TRB
The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) said Tuesday that the traffic at the South Luzon Expressway has “almost” returned to its “normal level,” amid calls for suspension of toll collection, and lowering of its rates.
Manila Bulletin
Mobility crisis
They picked the wrong guy for the commute challenge, according to presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo. “Laking kalye ako,” Panelo says.
Philippine Star
HEALTH
Bayan Muna questions hefty PhilHealth dues for OFWs
Bayan Muna Party-List solons are up in arms over the hefty payments that overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are being required to pay to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth).
Manila Bulletin
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
NegOcc has P5-M standby fund for palay procurement
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said the PHP5-million fund allocated by the provincial government for the procurement of palay (unhusked rice) is still available.
Philippine News Agency
EDUCATION
ENERGY
Infra think tank warns of power crisis during holidays; blame on DOE, ERC for delay in approval of power agreements
Bureaucratic red tape that slowed down the approval of six power supply agreements (PSA) will trigger a power crisis during the incoming holiday season.
Manila Bulletin
PNOC needs more focus – Sen. Gatchalian
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday lamented the 30-day suspension slapped against Philippine National Oil Company Exploration Corporation (PNOC-EC) president and chief executive officer (CEO) Pedro Aquino, over a reported investment deal he signed with a Russian oil firm.
Manila Bulletin
POVERTY
SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
DSWD to supply 360K bags of rice per month to 4Ps beneficiaries
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is currently devising its approach to the shift from cash to rice allocation for its 4.4 million Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries.
Philippine News Agency
HOUSING
TOURISM
DOT’s ‘Juan Fun Adventure’ unveiled in SM malls
The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday unveiled its new campaign called “Juan Fun Adventure” that aims to entice Filipinos and foreign tourists to visit the different tourist destinations that the Philippines has to offer.
Manila Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Water crisis
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Globe fires up three cell sites in Siargao to enhance connectivity
Globe enhances connectivity at the tourist paradise of Siargao in Surigao del Norte as it fires up three cell sites in the municipalities of General Luna, Pilar, and Dapa.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
DEVELOPMENT SECTOR
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