Expose AFP lies to cover-up the murder of civilians
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is weaving lies to cover up the murder of three civilians in Surigao del Sur by its fascist armed troops last Tuesday.
Communist Party of the Philippines
Surrender now, Panelo tells NPA
Surrender to government authorities and reintegrate into mainstream society, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo on Saturday urged fighters of the communists’ armed wing, the New People’s Army (NPA).
Philippine News Agency
IP leader says Reds real human rights violatiors
The Mindanao Indigenous Peoples Council of Elders and Leaders (MIPCEL) warned its fellow IP members on Saturday not to fall victim to the recruitment of the so-called bakwit (evacuee) schools and their affiliates run by communist terrorist groups (CTGs), particularly the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF).
Philippine News Agency
SOS, Reds spreading baseless info vs. gov’t: IP leaders
Indigenous peoples (IP) leaders in Surigao del Sur, particularly in Lianga town urged the communist New People’s Army (NPA) and militant organizations to stop their lies and respect the IP justice system which part of the self-governance mechanisms existing in their communities.
Philippine News Agency
[Opinion] Joma must have hated football
The proof of the pudding is in the surrender of the New People's Army (NPA) rebels reportedly responsible for the death of Kieth Absalon and his cousin Nolven Absalon last June 6 in the Bicol Region.
Manila Times
[Opinion] Where lies the heroism of Kieth Absalon
Actually, I'm hard pressed on how to word this concern. At times, I would place it as acute apathy; at other times I'd settle down to calling it supreme self-centeredness.
Manila Times
Peace talks
Incidents/Operations
Ranking NPA leader yields in Lanao del Sur
A RANKING leader of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to military authorities in the province of Lanao del Sur, the military reported Saturday, June 19, 2021.
Sunstar Zamboanga
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MARAWI
World Vision highlights child protection and peacebuilding in the Marawi Week of Peace
CHILD-focused NGO World Vision Development Foundation conducted a series of child protection and peace-building activities during the celebration of the Marawi Week of Peace, spearheaded by the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur.
Mindanao Times
SOUTHEAST ASIA AND THE WORLD
Asian hate is nothing new, Covid-19 made it worse
Filipinos ranked the third largest ethnic group who reported to have experienced discrimination and harassment, according to a report from Stop AAPI Hate.
Bulatlat
Biden's domestic terrorism strategy marks a change in course for national security
For the first time, the United States has a formal strategy to combat domestic terrorism. It is the result of a systematic and aggressive review from a new administration that viewed the Jan. 6th riot on Capitol Hill as an accelerant to make critical changes in national security policy.
The Hill
Shock rise in school kids being monitored over far-right extremism
SOARING numbers of youngsters are being monitored over right-wing extremism. Of 302 people identified in 2019-20, 70 were 14 or younger while 105 were aged between 15 and 20.
The Sun UK
Far-right leader Le Pen tours France ahead of French regional polls
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been touring the country ahead of regional elections this weekend, upbeat about her party's prospects as she tries to steer it further into the mainstream.
The Local France
No one is born a violent extremist-Torgbui Fiti
Torgbui Adzonugaga Amenya Fiti V, Paramount Chief of Aflao Traditional Area, SAYS it is time to invest in preventing violent extremism to save Ghana from devastating consequences.
News Ghana
Sydney man arrested on terrorism charges
A man has been arrested on terrorism charges in Sydney after a seven-month Joint Counter Terrorism Team investigation. The 24-year-old was taken into custody after police carried out search warrants in Chester Hill and Sefton yesterday.
Sky News Australia
Exclusive: ‘Populism and wokeism will lead you to a winter of discontent as bad as 1979’
US pollster Dr Frank Luntz tells Telegraph both ‘have elements of extremism that are as bad as the problem they wish to address’ He's the veteran pollster whose advice led to the use of "climate change" instead of "global warming", and "death tax" by political opponents of inheritance tax.
The Telegraph
Supporter of Islamist extremist group investigated by police over 'jihad' call
West Midlands force confirms that a speech made by a follower of Hizb ut-Tahrir at a pro-Palestine rally has been recorded as a hate crime. A supporter of an Islamist extremist group which David Cameron and Tony Blair both attempted to ban is being investigated by police after calling for “Jihad” to “wipe out that Zionist entity”.
The Telegraph
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BARMM
BARMM solons seek add’l P50-M fund to fight Covid-19
Three lawmakers of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have jointly filed a bill seeking an additional PHP50-million fund for the fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
Philippine News Agency
DFA, DOLE support essential to Bangsamoro OFW law
The Bangsamoro government shall coordinate with Malacañang its implementation of a new regional law protecting constituent-overseas workers from maltreatment by employers.
Philippine Star
17 private higher education institutions in BARMM get assistance from CHED to qualify for free higher education
In line with its efforts to provide access to free and quality tertiary education especially to disadvantaged Filipino students, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) is assisting 17 private higher education institutions (HEIs) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) so they will be qualified for free higher education.
Manila Bulletin
MAGUINDANAO AND COTABATO CITY
6 arrested in Maguindanao drug buy-bust, P136-K shabu seized
Anti-narcotics operatives arrested six drug suspects, including a couple, and seized suspected shabu with an estimated street value of PHP136,000 in an entrapment operation carried out in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao on Friday afternoon.
Philippine News Agency
3 dead, 6 hurt in Maguindanao gun attack
Gunmen killed three villagers and seriously wounded six others in a daring attack in Buldon town in Maguindanao Friday night. The fatalities, Jay-ar Diaz, Bonbon Diaz and the minor Jimmy Manimbula died on the spot from multiple gunshot wounds.
Philippine Star
LANAO PROVINCES
BASILAN
SULU
TAWI-TAWI
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DRUGS
EJK investigation must start in PH, not ICC
The Philippines, not the International Criminal Court (ICC), must have the first crack at investigating the alleged extrajudicial killings (EJK) in its territory.
Philippine News Agency
ICC probe on PH desperate attempt for funds: lawyer
Outspoken lawyer Larry Gadon criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC) which bared plans to investigate “crime against humanity of murder” in the Philippines.
Philippine News Agency
Duterte's cooperation in ICC probe 'preferred, but not essential' - law expert
A constitutional law expert on Saturday said the refusal of President Rodrigo Duterte to cooperate with the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) possible investigation into alleged killings under his anti-narcotics drive is not essential for it to move on to the next phase.
ABS- CBn News
Operations/ Incidents
‘Big-time’ drug pusher, 3 others nabbed in Zamboanga
Four people, including an alleged big-time drug pusher, were arrested while illegal drugs with an estimated street value of PHP158,400 were seized in separate anti-drug operations in the Zamboanga region on Friday.
Philippine News Agency
Recovery and Rehabilitation
ILLICIT FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES, AND AMMUNITION
CROSS-BORDER TRADING/ SMUGGLING/ COUNTERFEIT GOODS
DTI seizes 2,366 substandard goods in Isabela
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) seized 2,366 uncertified or substandard goods from five retail and wholesale stores in a series of operations by the consumer protection division members in Isabela, a report said Saturday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
KIDNAPPING/ ABDUCTION
ILLEGAL GAMBLING
ILLICIT FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS/ EXTORTION
Pasay warns vs. fixers who churn out fake documents
The Pasay city government cautioned against fixers or individuals engaged in the illegal processing of business permits and work documents.
Philippine News Agency
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After 16 years, political prisoner finally allowed to see husband
After 16 years of separation, political prisoner Moreta Alegre has finally seen her husband Jesus – only that he is already in a coffin. Kapatid, a support group of families and friends of political prisoners, has appealed to the Department of Justice to allow Moreta and their son Selman to see Jesus for the last time.
Bulatlat
Press Freedom/ Freedom of expression
Martial Law
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COVID-19
Cases
PH records 153 new COVID-19 deaths as cases top 1.35 million
The country recorded 153 new COVID-19 deaths, the fifth day in a row this week with more than a hundred fatalities, pushing the death toll to 23,538.
CNN Philippines
9.4K more survive Covid-19; recoveries now 1.27M: DOH
A total of 9,407 have recuperated from coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), pushing the number of recoveries to 1,270,243 as of June 19, the Department of Health (DOH) reported.
Philippine News Agency
Department of Health
Delta variant transmission preventable with strict protocols
A health official on Saturday said the Delta variant, first recognized in India, is 40 to 60 percent more transmissible than the Alpha variant that was detected in the United Kingdom (UK).
Philippine News Agency
DOH warns of parties, social gatherings as Covid-19 cases surge
HEALTH officials continue to remind the public that social gatherings such as birthday parties and reunions with a crowd of people in attendance can be a source of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) transmission.
Sunstar Tacloban
IATF/NTF COVID-19
Uniform protocols for those fully vaccinated
Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. said the government is considering uniform quarantine protocols for fully vaccinated inbound and local Filipinos.
Manila Times
Regions
Luzon including NCR
Visayas
NegOr, C. Visayas still awaiting fresh vax supply
The chief pathologist of the Department of Health in Region 7 (DOH-7) on Friday said they have not yet received a fresh supply of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines for Central Visayas.
Philippine News Agency
Mindanao
CDO’s acting City Health Officer resigns amid continuing surge in COVID cases
The acting City Health Officer here tendered her resignation on Friday amid a continuing surge in COVID-19 cases, with 2,065 new cases recorded in 18 days.
MindaNews
NAIA, Davao Customs release 13M vaccine doses
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of NAIA (Ninoy Aquino International Airport) had so far processed 20 shipments of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines.
Philippine News Agency
World
UN, partners raise 3.7 billion USD for COVID-19 relief in 2020
The United Nations said on Friday that 3.7 billion U.S. dollars was raised with partners on COVID-19 relief in 2020, a year conflicts and a mounting climate crisis already generated record-high humanitarian needs.
Manila Bulletin
Indonesians call for tighter curbs after 500% surge in COVID-19 cases
Calls are mounting for the Indonesian government to restrict public movement again after the country saw a 500 percent rise in COVID-19 cases in one month.
Arab News
Diplomatic, Development and Private Sector
Incidents and Violations
Editorial, Analysis, Opinion and Features
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Duterte orders cash aid for Filipino repatriates from Saudi Arabia
The government has facilitated the repatriation of more than 300 distressed Filipinos from Saudi Arabia amid the adverse impact of the raging pandemic.
Manila Bulletin
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
Robredo to Filipinos: Heed Rizal’s words, be beacons of hope in times of crisis
Vice President Leni Robredo called on the public to heed the words of national hero Jose Rizal as the country marked his 160th birthday Saturday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
AUDIT, GRAFT, AND CORRUPTION
BUDGET, FINANCE, and TAXATION
Palace to extend estate tax amnesty law
Malacañang yesterday assured the public that President Duterte would sign the extension of the estate tax amnesty law, which expired last June 14.
Philippine Star
BUSINESS, ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT
BUILD, BUILD, BUILD and PUBLIC WORKS
'Build, Build, Build’ delivers, sets up infra for future
With the Duterte administration entering its final year, the “Build, Build, Build” program continues to deliver its promise of creating infrastructure that improves the lives of Filipinos in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic and other challenges, Cabinet secretaries said in a media briefing Friday.
Philippine News Agency
Pandemic slows down momentum of flagship infrastructure projects (Second of three parts)
MANILA, Philippines — The Duterte government may not be able to end its term with a flagship infrastructure project; most of the big-ticket projects now, including the Skyway Stage 3, were launched during the past administrations.
Philippine Star
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
Armed Forces of the Philippines
Philippine National Police
EDUCATION
#ISAngKilosBayan: Pursuing inclusive education in rural areas
Students are among the ongoing pandemic's most severely impacted and overlooked victims, with over 1.5 billion affected learners worldwide.
Philippine Star
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
PH internet speed middle of the pack worldwide – DICT
The Philippines’ internet speed remained in the middle ground in terms of international levels despite getting slight bumps in both fixed and mobile platforms.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
ELECTION RELATED
Support for Sara-Gibo in 2022 growing
Support is growing for the possible tandem of Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte and former defense chief Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. in next year’s national elections, his spokesman has claimed.
Philippine Star
Sotto in 'talks' with Pacquiao
SEN. Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao's "friend and mentor" has joined the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) as speculation swirled on the fate of the boxing icon-turned-legislator with his current party, the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Laban ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), amid a running feud with some of its officials.
Manila Times
Gordon eyes VP running mate for 2022 polls
Senator Richard Gordon, who is considering running for president in 2022, said Friday he is looking for a vice presidential running mate for the coming elections.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
[Opinion] The opposition’s dilemma
By “opposition,” I simply mean here the many groups and individuals that are determined to prevent the Duterte regime from perpetuating itself beyond the 2022 presidential election. I do not use the term in the context of the “government/opposition” rivalry that one finds in mature democracies, where stable political parties regularly compete with one another for the right to hold the reins of government.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Environment group slams Ombudsman decision vs Palawan mayor
Environmental activist group Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment (Kalikasan PNE) slammed the Office of the Ombudsman's decision suspending Brooke's Point, Palawan Mayor Jean Feliciano for grave abuse of authority.
Rappler
Illegal logging in Palawan stokes fears of a mining resurgence
Pala'wan indigenous community leader Simpio Mata trudges through the natural forest of Mount Domadoway, in the southern part of the Philippines' Palawan province, at least twice a month. He does this primarily to check on the presence of towering trees the Pala'wan consider sacred homes for tau't kekeywan (forest spirits). Recently, the 42-year-old Mata said he has been aghast to see felled trees.
Rappler
Stinking realities: Unsafely disposed diapers undermine sanitation programs, cause diseases
A World Bank study found that children’s feces are potentially riskier than adult feces due to higher prevalence of diarrhea and pathogens.
Bulatlat
LABOR
Philippines: Over 12 million Filipinos still jobless as of May 2021
The number of adult Filipinos who remain jobless as of May 2021 slightly went down to 12.2 million compared to November 2020 figures, but Social Weather Stations (SWS) said that this is still higher than data from before the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Star
Saudi-based OFWs stranded for 5 years seek legal assistance
“We try to laugh it off.” This is how overseas Filipino worker Rolando Matias described their situation now in a housing facility owned by their previous employer in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. They have been living there since 2016, surviving on scant donations and whatever menial jobs they can get.
Bulatlat
15 illegal Chinese nationals arrested in Cavite
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced the arrest of 15 illegal aliens caught working as warehouse workers in Cavite.
Philippine News Agency
DOLE, ADB, Pasay start paid training program for jobseekers
Job hunters in Pasay City will benefit from a technical skills training program that will boost their chances to find employment.
Philippine News Agency
PH seeks advanced labor cooperation with Saudi Arabia
The Philippines is eyeing an advanced labor cooperation with Saudi Arabia to uphold and protect the rights of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Gulf nation, Malacañang said on Friday.
Philippine News Agency
LEGISLATIVE
Senate of the Philippines
De Lima condemns deaths of children in military, police ops
Senator Leila de Lima condemned on Saturday, June 19, the killings of teenagers in separate police and military operations.
Manila Bulletin
Senate urged to probe 'unabated' police killings after minor dies in anti-drug op
Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Friday said she will file a resolution calling on the Senate to launch an inquiry into the "unabated" police killings in the country following the death of yet another minor during an anti-drug operation.
Philippine Star
Go backs incentives to allay vax fears, boost confidence
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go supported suggestions for the government to provide incentives to fully vaccinated individuals as it will encourage more to get inoculated immediately.
Philippine News Agency
House of Representatives
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
FOREIGN RELATIONS
Progressive Fil-Am groups protest on the 75th year of PH-US relations
Various progressive Filipino-American groups and allies staged a protest action in front of the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., the same day as the 75th anniversary of the Philippine-United States (US) bilateral relations. As Ambassador Jose Romualdez hosted a lavish dinner reception in celebration of the event, the protesters condemned the 75 years of the US exploitation of the Filipino people. They emphasized the role of the US in giving militar
Kodao Productons
West Philippine Sea
Duterte violates Constitution for failure to defend sovereignty in West PH Sea — Carpio
President Duterte’s national security and foreign policy strategies have violated the Philippine Constitution as they failed to “defend our sovereignty and national territory from foreign threats and invasion,” retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice and opposition coalition 1Sambayan convenor Antonio Carpio said on Saturday, June 19.
Manila Bulletin
Trillanes presses PH to work with ASEAN to address WPS dispute
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV said on Saturday, June 19, the Philippines has to work hard to strengthen the community of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), of which Manila is a member, for regional peace and stability.
Manila Bulletin
[Opinion] China is Duterte's tool, not the other way around
THE standard model of dissent against apparent Chinese economic colonization of the Philippines is, as it turns out, completely upside-down, and it is, in fact, the Duterte regime that is to blame for environmental, social, and economic regulations and norms being overridden where Chinese-funded projects are concerned. Rather than Duterte being a pliant tool for the Chinese to increase their influence in the Philippines, it is Duterte that is using the Chinese to selectively strengthen his political interests by catering to those of favored regional and national political elite.
Manila Times
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
HOUSING and SETTLEMENT
POVERTY
SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
TRANSPORTATION
TOURISM
WATER and ENERGY
Magat Dam reservoir slowly drying up
Due to little or no rain falling in Nueva Vizcaya and Ifugao provinces, the Magat Dam reservoir is on the verge of drying up as the water level decreases by an average of half a meter per day.
Manila Times
Power firm introduces quick-response troubleshooting
One of this city's power companies has introduced an innovation that made troubleshooting faster for complaints on utility concerns.
Philippine News Agency
Iloilo City gov’t to Peco: Pay P51M in franchise taxes
The Iloilo City government is demanding that the Panay Electric Company (Peco) pay the P51 million in franchise taxes it allegedly owes the city.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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