AFP nudges CHR to dig deeper into Absalons’ slay
The Armed Forces of the Philippines Center for Law of Armed Conflict (AFPCLOAC) has requested the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to conduct a lateral investigation on the Masbate incident that killed college football player Kieth Absalon and his cousin, Nolven.
Philippine News Agency
CTGs in Northern, Central Luzon on the verge of total collapse
Communist terrorist groups (CTGs) in Northern and Central Luzon are on the verge of total collapse as intensified government security operations continue to gain ground in both areas.
Philippine News Agency | Kalinaw News
Peace talks
Incidents/Operations
42 guns seized from NPA supporters in Sarangani
Government troops seized 42 illegal firearms from suspected supporters of the New People’s Army (NPA) in focused military operations in Maitum town, Sarangani province on Thursday.
Philippine News Agency | Kalinaw News
Tips from locals lead to clash, recovery of NPA bombs
Information from residents on the presence of the members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) rebels in Sitio Tabiay, Barangay Buri in Tapaz, Capiz resulted in an almost an hour encounter with government troops in the area and recovery of materials used to make anti-personnel mines (APM) on Thursday.
Philippine News Agency | Kalinaw News
CNTs yield to the government, surrender high-powered firearms
Six Communist NPA (New People’s Army) terrorist (CNT) members yielded to government troops and surrendered high-powered firearms and war materials in San Mariano, Isabela on June 30.
PTV News | Kalinaw News
NPA supply of food diminishes as troops recover food cache
Troops of 25th Infantry Battalion, Intel Operatives of this unit and higher headquarters discovered ten (10) containers of thirty (30) Liters Plastic Gallons of Rice at Brgy. Mt. Diwata, Monkayo, Davao de Oro on 30 June 2021.
Kalinaw News
Fatigue, disillusionment pushed NPA couple to yield to 23IB
A New People’s Army (NPA) couple voluntarily surrendered to Lt. Col. Julius Cesar C Paulo, the Commanding Officer of the 23rd Infantry “Masigasig” Battalion (23IB) in Jamboree Site, Purok 6, Brgy Alubihid, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte on 29 June 2021.
Kalinaw News
Tip-off from locals yields to the discovery of a high-powered firearm in Davao del Sur
Through the help of a concerned citizen, the 39th Infantry (Smash’em) Battalion troopers discovered a high-powered firearm (HPFA) at Purok 6, Brgy. Waterfall, Kiblawan, Davao del Sur on June 29, 2021.
Kalinaw News
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PH inclusion in global dirty money watchlist to affect OFW remittances, groups warn
Overseas Filipino workers sending money back home may face more scrutiny after the Philippines slipped back to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)'s gray list, an organization warned Friday.
CNN Philippines
MARAWI
SOUTHEAST ASIA AND THE WORLD
Hong Kong grapples with tough questions over threat of domestic terrorism after officer stabbed
Once recognised as one of the safest cities in the world, Hong Kong is now facing some hard questions about the risk of domestic terrorism and potential for more “lone wolf-style” attacks on police after a man stabbed an officer in the back and killed himself on a busy street on Thursday night.
South China Morning Post
Facebook tests extremist content warning messages
Facebook is testing a feature in the US that asks users if they are worried somebody they know is becoming an extremist.
BBC
Extremist rhetoric from rightwing media and officials is ‘intensifying’, experts say
Comparisons of Democrats to Nazis and suggestions thousands should be executed spark fears of violence
The Guardian
The coloniality of Canadian Islamophobia – and anti-Islamophobia
In the wake of the latest fatal targeted assault on Muslims in Canada – the third in four years – “anti-Islamophobia” is being used as yet another tool to consolidate the Islamophobic status quo.
Aljazeera
Japan supports Ghana to fight terrorism
apan is collaborating with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to implement a project to fight terrorism in Ghana and her immediate West African neighours.
Ghana Business News
Terrorism has no language, religion or race: Turkey's Altun
Turkey will continue to use every opportunity to highlight that terrorism has no language, religion or race, Turkey's Presidential Communications Director Fahrettin Altun said on Thursday as he accused YouTube of hypocrisy after the platform banned a speech he made at an exhibition in the memory of Turkish diplomats killed by Armenian terrorist groups.
Daily Sabah
With 2% convictions, India’s terror law more a ‘political weapon’
Critics say UAPA is being used as ‘political weapon to silence’ activists and to ‘demonise Muslims and Kashmiris as terrorists’.
Aljazeera
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BARMM
Lorenzana lauds BARMM for ‘improving people’s lives’
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has lauded the leadership of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) for “improving people’s lives” and for “securing the future” of the region.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Graduation Message of MBHTE Minister Mohagher M. Iqbal
Asalaamu alaikum warakmatulahi taala wa barakatuh! It is my privilege to congratulate all Bangsamoro students and learners for completing School Year 2020 to 2021. I know this accomplishment is particularly significant due to various teaching and learning challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Hence, I commend you not only for your commitment to learn and realize your academic goals but also for defying the odds.
Bangsamoro Government | Philippine News Agency
MSSD releases P37-M worth of medical aid for indigent patients across BARMM
Bangsamoro Government’s Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) has already released some Php37,000,000.00 worth of medical fund intended to support destitute patients across the Bangsamoro region. Since last year, ten (10) hospitals in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have entered into agreements with the ministry under the Bangsamoro Critical Assistance in Response to Emergency Situation (B-CARES) Program.
Bangsamoro Government
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“Because of you, I can raise my head higher as a Filipino” — Amin Hataman
Twenty-year old Ahmed “Amin” Hataman, one of 35 young leaders from Asia chosen to be part of the first cohort of the Ramon Magsaysay Transformative Leadership Institute’s NextGen Leadership Program on June 14 to 25, was completing the mentoring program when former President Benigno Simeon Aquino III passed away on June 24.
Mindanews
[Opinion] “That Our Sons May Come Home” – Cordi Ritual at Mamasapano and PNoy
I do not intend to comment on the Mamasapano incident which has been much politicized (and exploited by trolls with renewed vigor even now in PNoy’s passing). Let history judge and shed light to the truth.
Mindanews
MAGUINDANAO AND COTABATO CITY
BARMM inaugurates 100-bed isolation facility in Buluan, Mag
Officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomus Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) inaugurated on Friday, July 2, the 100-bed isolation facility for Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patients in Buluan, Maguindanao. The facility, constructed at Buluan District Hospital (BDH), was funded by the Bangsamoro Government’s Office of the Chief Minister (OCM) and was implemented by the Ministry of Public Works (MPW).
Bangsamoro Government
Completed water project benefits tri-people communities in Maguindanao
During dry season, locals in Barangay Looy, South Upi, Maguindanao has to fetch water from a dug well located in the lower part of the mountainous village, the only source left for the community to avail water safe water for daily consumption.
NDBC News
LANAO PROVINCES
Road up for construction in 3 Lanao villages
THE government is constructing a road that will traverse three villages to spur development in the remote areas of Lanao del Sur, the military said.
Sunstar Zamboanga
DPWH warns of heavy traffic buildup in Lanao del Norte town
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) warns motorists of an expected heavy traffic buildup along the national highway in Linamon town, Lanao del Norte on Friday, from 9 p.m. to midnight, due to road construction.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
BASILAN
LGU steps up Basilan peace campaign
Local government officials of Sumisip, Basilan expressed support for the small arms and light weapons (SALW) program of the government according to the Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) spokesman on Thursday.
Manila Times
Authorities eye family feud in killing of farmer in Basilan
Authorities eyed rido or family feud as the reason behind the killing of a farmer in Lantawan town in Basilan province on Wednesday (June 30).
Philippine Daily Inquirer
SULU
TAWI-TAWI
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DRUGS
[Opinion] A Voice of the Voiceless
I am a voice of the voiceless – the over 1,400 murdered, in a phony war in Davao waged by the mayor and his death squad.
Mindanews
Operations/ Incidents
2 killed in South Cotabato drug sting
Two drug suspects who allegedly resisted arrest and fired at anti-narcotics operatives were shot dead in Polomolok town on Thursday.
Philippine Star
Big-time drug suspect in Caraga falls, yields P500-K 'shabu'
A top priority suspect engaged in the illegal drug trade in the Caraga region was apprehended in a buy-bust operation conducted in Barangay Taligaman here on Wednesday evening.
Philippine News Agency
Recovery and Rehabilitation
ILLICIT FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES, AND AMMUNITION
Man arrested for unlicensed guns, marijuana in Bulacan
Police arrested a man with several unlicensed guns and ammunition and seized from him a large stash of marijuana during a raid in his house in Malolos, Bulacan Thursday.
Philippine News Agency
CROSS-BORDER TRADING/ SMUGGLING/ COUNTERFEIT GOODS
CDO Customs seizes P5-M imported ‘chop-chop’ vehicles
The Bureau of Customs (BOC)10 (Northern Mindanao) confiscated 13 knocked-down mini-vans and a military jeep imported from Japan on Thursday afternoon.
Philippine News Agency
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
PH efforts vs. human trafficking rewarded in US report
The Philippines has retained its Tier 1 status in the United States' 2021 index on trafficking in persons (TIP).
Philippine News Agency
KIDNAPPING/ ABDUCTION
ILLEGAL GAMBLING
ILLICIT FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS/ EXTORTION
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360 ARBs get land titles in northern Negros
Some 360 farmers received certificates of land ownership award (CLOAs) and were installed in various landholdings in the northern part of Negros Occidental in June, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has reported.
Philippine News Agency
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[Opinion] Arming civilians as ‘force multipliers’
"If you have this coalition, you have a list of people who are there and can arm themselves. I will order the police. If you are qualified, get a gun and help us enforce the laws.”
Philippine Star
Press Freedom/ Freedom of expression
DOST urged to reveal who runs IP address behind cyber-attacks
Alternative online news Bulatlat is disappointed as the Department of Science and Technology chose not to divulge the government agency that runs the IP address where cyber-attacks against news websites have been traced.
Bulatlat
Martial Law
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COVID-19
Cases
PH’s COVID-19 active tally climbs to 55,482 with 6,192 new cases
The country’s active tally of COVID-19 cases climbed to 55,482 as the Department of Health (DOH) reported 6,192 more infections on Friday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Department of Health
Vax shortage in PH cause of low-rank in Covid-19 resiliency: DOH
The low rate of vaccination and availability of vaccines against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) is one of the major factors for the Philippines’ poor ranking in Covid-19 resiliency, according to an official of the Department of Health (DOH) on Friday.
Philippine News Agency
IATF/NTF COVID-19
AstraZeneca: 1M COVID-19 vaccine doses coming to Philippines in July
Another one million doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine will be delivered to the Philippines in July, the British-Swedish drugmaker has announced.
GMA News
1M jabs in 4 days raise PH total to 11 million
The Philippines has administered 1 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines in just four days, bringing the country's total utilized vaccines to 11,016,198 doses as of July 1.
Philippine News Agency
Regions
Luzon including NCR
Visayas
NegOr LGUs to decide on resto dining under MECQ
Local government units (LGUs) in Negros Oriental are given the discretion to decide whether or not to allow indoor and outdoor dining services in their areas while the province is placed under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ).
Philippine News Agency
Mindanao
210 COVID-19 patients have recovered, DOH-12 records 140 new cases, 10 deaths
Overall, there are a total of 21,617 COVID-19 confirmed cases reported to DOH CHD SOCCSKSARGEN region. 3,304 (15.28%) are active cases, 17,634 (81.57%) recoveries and 675 (3.12%) COVID-19 related deaths.
NDBC News
World
Delta variant now represents a third of French COVID-19 cases – minister
The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus now represents around a third of COVID cases in France, said French Health Minister Olivier Veran on Friday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Diplomatic, Development and Private Sector
OCTA Research flags 4 ‘areas
The OCTA Research group tagged Friday the cities of Davao, Iloilo, Baguio, and San Fernando in La Union as “areas of concern” for COVID-19 due to increasing cases, high incidence rate, and healthcare utilization rate (HCUR).
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Incidents and Violations
Vax for sale by Tondo nurse not from Manila stockpile
A nurse of the Gat Andres Bonifacio Memorial Medical Center (GABMMC) in Tondo, Manila will face charges, along with two others, after they were caught selling coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators workers in Quezon City on Wednesday.
Philippine News Agency
2 passengers nabbed for fake RT-PCR results
Two outbound travelers were apprehended by government authorities after they presented fake reverse transcription - polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test results at the seaport here on July 1.
Philippine News Agency
Editorial, Analysis, Opinion and Features
Philippine President Takes Hard-Line On COVID-19 Vaccinations
Rodrigo Duterte has taken a strong stance on COVID-19 vaccinations in previous weeks. The Philippine President has threatened to arrest anyone who refuses to be vaccinated.
The Organization for World Peace
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
COA: OVP spent P113 million for COVID-19 pandemic response
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) spent P113 million of its 2020 budget for COVID-19 pandemic response, the Commission on Audit said Friday.
GMA News
AUDIT, GRAFT, AND CORRUPTION
Sandigan upholds conviction of CamNorte village execs
Two Camarines Norte village officials have been convicted by the Sandiganbayan for the irregular purchase of a van without public bidding in 2008.
Philippine News Agency
Over 35K permits released with ARTA's help
The release of over 35,000 permits has been expedited with the help of the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) as of June 2021.
Philippine News Agency
BUDGET, FINANCE, and TAXATION
PH funds vs COVID-19 hit almost P1.5T in June
The Philippines’ COVID-19 war chest inched up to $30.45 billion, or almost P1.5 trillion, as of last month, thanks to a P505-million vaccine donation from Australia, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Makati ordered to pay P500-K tax refund to MPTC
The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has ordered the Makati City government to refund more than PHP500,000 to the Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) for local business taxes (LBT) the firm erroneously paid in 2015.
Philippine News Agency
BUSINESS, ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT
Filipino consumers more optimistic but still wary of big purchases — BSP survey
Filipinos have become more optimistic about their economic prospects in the third quarter of 2021 as well as for the 12 months ahead, according to the latest survey on consumer expectations conducted by the Bango Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
Philippine Daily Inquirer
BUILD, BUILD, BUILD and PUBLIC WORKS
DPWH: Road repairs on parts of Edsa, C-5 from July 2 to 5
There will be several road repairs on some portions of Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (Edsa) and the C-5 Road from Friday night, July 2, to Monday morning, July 5, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
More resources underway for Taal evacuees: OCD
More resources or aid are underway for the Taal Volcano evacuees, Civil Defense Administrator, Undersecretary Ricardo Jalad, reported Friday night.
Philippine News Agency
Philippine Villagers Fear Twin Perils: Volcano and COVID-19
Thousands of people were being evacuated from villages around a rumbling volcano near the Philippine capital Friday, but officials said they faced another dilemma of ensuring emergency shelters will not turn into epicenters of COVID-19 infections.
Voice of America News
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
Armed Forces of the Philippines
Fourth Special Forces Battalion renders honor to Police Brigadier General Victor Wanchakan
The Fourth Special Forces Battalion headed by Lieutenant Colonel Alex D Ampati, the Commanding Officer, rendered honor to Police Brigadier General Victor Wanchakan, the Deputy Regional Director for Administration PNP Police Regional Office IX here at Headquarters, Barangay Cabunbata on July 02, 2021.
Kalinaw News
Philippine National Police
EDUCATION
32 plants from Soccsksargen being screened for potential anti-cancer properties — DOST
The Department of Science and Technology announced on Friday, July 2, that 32 plants from Soccsksargen (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, General Santos) Region are being studied for their potential anti-cancer active ingredients.
Manila Bulletin
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
12 times social media boosted Duterte’s lies
Social media played a huge part in President Rodrigo Duterte’s 2016 campaign, and it has continued to serve him well five years into his presidency.
Rappler
ELECTION RELATED
Robredo asks poll tribunal to junk Marcos protest
VICE President Maria Leonor "Leni" Robredo has asked the Supreme Court, sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET), to dismiss the electoral protest of former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. for "utter lack of merit."
Manila Times | Philippine Star
Robredo: 'Marcos needs to concede and accept his defeat in grace'
Vice President Leni Robredo on Friday urged the Supreme Court (SC), sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET), to junk defeated vice presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos’ motion for the court to reconsider its ruling junking his election protest.
ABS- CBN News
Cayetano on Duterte’s VP bid: He may be securing ‘gains’ made in his administration
President Rodrigo Duterte may have decided to join the vice presidential race in 2022 because he wants to secure the gains made under his term, close ally and Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano said on Friday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
[Editorial] Dismantling private armies, again
With the general elections just 10 months away, the Philippine National Police has embarked on a campaign against loose firearms and private armed groups. The crackdown on PAGs is in line with PNP efforts to reduce the deadly violence that has marked every electoral exercise in this country.
Philippine Star
[Editorial] Dangerous game
Declaring they’re “ready to rumble,” an official of the PDP-Laban party in Cagayan de Oro declared his and other party members’ support for the party’s acting president Sen. Manny Pacquiao. Mario Tabac, president of the PDP-Laban Council in the city, denounced other party officials for engaging in “special operations” to oust the boxing champion from his party post.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
For banks that backed PH coal boom, the path to renewable energy comes with roadblocks
Banks in Asia and the Philippines are moving at a snail’s pace in defunding coal. At least 10 Philippine banks gave $841 million in loans and participated in $1.3 billion worth of underwriting activities involving at least five coal companies since the 2015 Paris climate agreement.
Kodao Productons
[Opinion] Rules of engagement
The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, R.A. 9003, was enacted back in 2001. It mandated the National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC) to prepare a non-environmentally acceptable products (NEAP) list within a year from its effectivity.
Philippine Star
LABOR
Opening up sugar industry to displace thousands of agri workers
armers groups decried the possible displacement of thousands of agricultural workers due to the planned liberalization of the sugar industry.
Bulatlat
Government grants financial assistance to 589 BPATs members of Makilala thru the TUPAD Program
A total of 589 BPAT members of Makilala received financial assistance thru “Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Worker” or TUPAD amounting to Php 5,000.00 each from the Department of Labor and Employment XII (DOLE XII) during the culmination of Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams (BPATs) Refresher Training on June 29-30, 2021 held at Covered Court, Barangay Saguing, Makilala, North Cotabato.
Kalinaw News
LEGISLATIVE
Senate of the Philippines
Lacson, Sotto corner Pacquiao: Support your allegations
Glancing blows will not suffice, Senate President Vicente Sotto III and Panfilo Lacson advised Senator Manny Pacquiao on Friday.
Philippine News Agency
Go unfazed by new Trillanes’ mudslinging
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go on Friday took a swipe at former senator Antonio Trillanes IV for crafting an “invented story” about his and President Rodrigo Duterte’s supposed involvement in corruption activities.
Philippine News Agency
House of Representatives
Solon wants overhaul of K-12 system
A lawmaker at the House of Representatives on Friday called for an overhaul of the country's curriculum and a focus on functional skills, critical thinking, and good citizenship.
Philippine News Agency
House leader calls for passage of anti-marital infidelity bill
A leader of the House of Representatives on Friday pushed for the immediate passage of the anti-marital infidelity bill, which seeks to provide the same penalty on sexual infidelity regardless of whether the act is committed by the male or female spouse.
Philippine News Agency
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
FOREIGN RELATIONS
West Philippine Sea
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
[Opinion] Aquino, agriculture and the private sector
On his first day in office, President Noynoy Aquino (P-Noy) told the private sector: “Kayo ang boss ko.” His administration then achieved the highest ever average annual gross domestic product growth rate of 6.2 percent, and made game-changing records in areas that indirectly benefited agriculture (see Table). But the 3- to 4-percent agriculture growth target was missed.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
HOUSING and SETTLEMENT
POVERTY
SWS survey: PH hunger rate climbs in new all-time high amid pandemic
The disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic hindered a lot of Filipinos from accessing food, which ultimately pushed the country’s average hunger rate in 2020 to reach an all-time high of 21.2 percent, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
TRANSPORTATION
LRT-2 reminds riders: No trips this weekend amid preparations for new stations
The Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) management has reminded commuters that there would be no operational trips for Saturday and Sunday, July 3 to 4, due to preparations at the two new stations in Antipolo and Marikina.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
TOURISM
WATER and ENERGY
MSU Iligan's power-saving microchip to be commercialized
The power-saving microchip developed by researchers at the Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) is poised to be commercially available after it meets patent requirements.
Philippine News Agency
Pampanga consumers slam ‘exorbitant’ power rate hike
Power consumers in this city and in other parts of the province are protesting what they described as an “exorbitant” electricity rate increase that was reflected on their June bills.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Shell eyes expansion of Batangas import terminal
Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. is looking at ramping up the loading capacity of its Tabangao fuel import terminal in Batangas in anticipation of growth in demand as the Philippine economy recovers.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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