AFP official warns Liza Soberano against keeping ties with Gabriela Youth
A military official, known to tag government critics as communist rebels, has warned actress Liza Soberano against working further with left-leaning Gabriela Youth after the celebrity spoke as a guest in one of its events.
CNN Philippines
PNP: Tarp in Manila declaring Reds persona non grata in NCR from NTF-ELCAC
The tarpaulin spotted in Manila declaring members of the Communist Party of the Philippines, its armed wing New People’s Army (NPA), and its political wing National Democratic Front (NDF) as persona non grata in Metro Manila was from the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Wednesday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer | CNN Philippines
Moreno: Remove ‘persona non grata’ banners vs CPP-NPA-NDF in Manila City
Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso has ordered the Manila City-wide removal of tarpaulins that declared the Communist Party of the Philippines, New People’s Army, and the National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) as persona non grata in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Philippine Daily Inquirer
DOJ takes down report uploaded on website that red-tagged lawmakers
The Department of Justice has taken down from its website the report that falsely tagged incumbent minority lawmakers as representing party-lists created by the Communist Party of the Philippines.
Philippine Star
This time, Duterte Youth wants vandalism by ‘pro-NPA’ artists probed
After seeking an investigation on the alleged youth recruitment of the New People’s Army (NPA) via civic organizations, the Duterte Youth Party-list now wants “vandalism” supposedly done by artists that purportedly support and promote the rebel group probed.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
5 former NPA rebels get ‘Negosyo Kits’ from DTI-Aurora
A total of 5 former New People’s Army rebels in this capital town of Aurora province are now busy with their new businesses through the PHP50,000-worth Negosyo Kits given by the Department of Trade and Industry, a top military official said on Monday.
Kalinaw News
PSWD-DSWD, Army Facilitate the Assessment of E-CLIP Enrollment of 13 New Surrenderees and Food Packs Distribution to Former Rebels
On 21 October 2020, the 29th Infantry “Matatag Fighters” Battalion together with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and its provincial branch, the Provincial Social Welfare and Development (PSWD) facilitated the assessment for Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) enrollment of 13 new surrenderees and food packs distribution to a total of 36 former rebels and new surrenderees who have returned to the folds of the government. The former rebels are temporarily residing at the New Hope Village, 29th Infantry Battalion Headquarters.
Kalinaw News
ARMY COMMEMORATES ‘SAGAY 9’ INCIDENT
The Army’s 79th Infantry (Masaligan) Battalion together with the Brgy Council of Brgy Bulanon and families of the massacre victims gathered together in a simple ceremony to commemorate the ‘Sagay 9’ massacre on Monday October 20, 2020 at Brgy Bulanon, Sagay City, Negros Occidental.
Kalinaw News | Sunstar Bacolod
314 rookie cops awaiting deployment vs NPA in Western Visayas
More than 300 policemen from Western Visayas are now on standby for deployment against the local communist insurgency in the region even as the Philippine National Police (PNP) is restructuring its nationwide organization.
Manila Bulletin
Escudero challenges PNP: Quicken peace, order drive in Sorsogon
Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero asked the Philippine National Police (PNP) to accelerate its peace and order campaign in the province following recent attacks by the New People’s Army (NPA) in some of its towns.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Caraga police adopts new concept to address insurgency
The Police Regional Office in Caraga (PRO-13) is looking at the widespread adoption of the "combatant mentors" concept, in which police units involved in anti-insurgency operations would also deliver educational support for underprivileged kids in areas the communist New People's Army (NPA) are known to operate.
Philippine News Agency
[Editorial] The Philippines’ communist guerillas target Chinese firms: a threat to Beijing’s Belt and Road?
In mid-October, the outlawed Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) directed its armed wing to target Chinese-owned companies operating in the country, saying the companies’ projects are displacing thousands of people and destroying natural resources.
ASEAN Today
Peace talks
Incidents/Operations
Army-PNP Joint Operations Discover Enemy Arms Cache, recovers multiple high-powered firearms
Through the revelation of a newly-surrendered NPA rebel, the Army and Philippine National Police (PNP) discovered an enemy arms cache containing multiple high-powered firearms in a joint operations held on October 14, 2020 at the boundary of Siayan, Zamboanga del Norte and Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur.
Kalinaw News
NPA high-powered firearms, ammos seized in Davao Oriental after civilian tip-off
A civilian tip-off led to the discovery of high-powered firearm hidden by the communist NPA (New People’s Army) Terrorists (CNTs) in the hinterlands of Sitio Batobato in Davao Oriental on Saturday, Oct. 17.
Kalinaw News
Army condemns NPA for disrupting livelihood training in E. Samar
The Philippine Army has condemned the communist terrorist group New People’s Army (NPA) for disrupting livelihood training in two remote villages of Can-avid, Eastern Samar, resulting in a clash that wounded three soldiers.
Philippine News Agency
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AFP chief to troops: Ensure proper implementation of anti-terrorism law
Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Gilbert Gapay has ordered soldiers to ensure the proper and “deliberate” implementation of the recently passed anti-terrorism law at all times following the crafting of the law’s implementing rules and regulation by the Department of Justice.
Business Mirror
Is the Anti-Terrorism Act clear to lawmen? DOJ exec says seminars needed
Law enforcers need to undergo seminars to understand better the Anti-Terrorism Act and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, an official from the Department of Justice said Wednesday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
1ID civil-military training to help address 'extremism'
At least 55 soldiers who completed the two-week Civil-Military Operations (CMO) Competency Enhancement Training will help authorities address violent extremism, the commander of the Army's 1st Infantry Division said in a statement on Wednesday
Philippine News Agency
Are activists at risk of arrest, being designated terrorists? They'll rely on good faith.
Activists and progressive groups will just have to rely on good faith that the government will not use its designation power under the anti-terror law to arrest, detain, and prosecute them.
Rappler
MARAWI
Delayed Marawi rehab may fuel violent extremism, watchdog warns
The ongoing delay in the rehabilitation of Marawi City, which was reduced to rubble during a 5-month war against Islamic State-inspired homegrown terrorists, can fuel resurgence of violent extremism, a peacebuilding organization warned on Wednesday.
ABS- CBN News
Homesick Marawi residents yearn to rebuild lives as Philippines rebuilds city
Displaced residents in Marawi’s ground zero, the scene of a five-month battle between Philippines forces and members of Daesh-inspired militant groups, said they couldn’t wait until 2022 “to start rebuilding their lives,” and renewed their appeal for the government to allow them to return home.
Arab News
SOUTHEAST ASIA AND THE WORLD
[Opinion] Did Mahabharat inspire to solve Terrorism in Myanmar?
Buddhist fight against terrorism resembles that of Pandavas fight in Mahabharat. There’s a sad joke on the plight of Rohingyas who are declared security threats by their own country Myanmar and Bangladesh. It goes like this – when the UN asked Aung San Suu Kyi, if she has to say anything in her defence of the gross violations of human rights, she replied “No, I am from Miya-Mar”. The joke is not in a good taste for the vast majority of peaceful Rohingyas. However, experts argue that all infiltrators who risk their lives by crossing an armed border are proven security threats as you can’t expect them to follow local laws and police forces in routine life. They cite the example of Europe already facing the music of random acts of Jihad violence.
PGurus
Bin Laden associate to return to UK following US imprisonment
Osama Bin Laden’s former spokesman is set to be returned to the UK from the US, having been granted political asylum as part of his extradition terms eight years ago.
Arab News
Germany: Dresden knife attack likely motivated by Islamic extremism
German police say they have arrested an asylum seeker suspected of killing one person and wounding another in Dresden two weeks ago. Prosecutors are now treating the deadly stabbing as a possible terrorist attack.
DW Akademie
France teacher attack: Students 'paid €300' to identify Samuel Paty
Two students were paid to identify a teacher to the man who beheaded him last Friday in an attack that shocked France, prosecutors have alleged.
BBC News | Associated Press
2 terrorist shelters destroyed in eastern Turkey
Turkish security forces destroyed two terrorist shelters in the eastern Tunceli province, the provincial governorate said on Wednesday.
Anadolu Agency
29-year-old ISIS supporter convicted for encouraging terrorism in UK
An Islamic State supporter, who promoted the global terror group on social media including through a video that called for an attack in central London, has been convicted of terrorism-related offences following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command.
New Indian Express
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Qaeda Financier Who Trades in Gems
The action shows that the U.S. government remains concerned about how extremist groups like Al Qaeda and the Islamic State continue to creatively raise and distribute money around the world.The businessman, Ahmed Luqman Talib, owns a gemstone company based in Melbourne, Australia.
The New York Times
Syria Trials of Swedish Isis women to begin next year, says Kurdish representative – the Foreign Ministry is not aware of any criminal suspicions against Finns
Finland has negotiated the repatriation of Finns in the al-Hol camp.
Northeast Syria the informal administration says lawsuits will be filed against Swedish women who join Isis. Swedish the broadcaster SVT according to reports, trials will begin in the Kurdish region of Syria early next year.
Pledge Times
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BARMM
BARMM Health Ministry steps up fight against measles, rubella, polio, Covid-19
Health officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are strengthening its effort to prevent possible outbreak of measles-rubella, including polio, in the region, and to encourage Moro people to take an active role in the fight against Covid-19.
NDBC News | Anadolu Agency
[Column] Reflections on the Bangsamoro Right to Self-Determination (1st of 6 parts)
The subject of Bangsamoro right to self-determination is a relatively new one in his part of the country. It came to prominence only with the emergence of the Moro National Liberation Front which bannered the concept of Bangsamoro. Because the MNLF claimed the entirety of Mindanao, Sulu and Palawan as the Bangsamoro’s ancestral domain, a lot of questions were asked especially among the Christian population on the implications of this move but without clearcut answers.
Mindanews
MAGUINDANAO AND COTABATO CITY
Maguindanao floods displace 10K residents
More than 10,000 residents here were displaced by flash floods that hit this low-lying town on Tuesday.
Philippine News Agency
32,000 families affected by heavy flooding in North Cotabato, Maguindanao
More than 32,000 families from low-lying towns in North Cotabato and Maguindanao have been affected by flooding caused by torrential rains since October 14.
Mindanews
4 dead in Zamboanga del Norte, North Cotabato floods
Two persons drowned in flash floods in Zamboanga del Norte on Tuesday.
Philippine Star
Cotabato nurse survives gun attack
Police are hunting down two men who tried to kill a male nurse along a busy street here on Tuesday afternoon.
Philippine News Agency | Philippine Daily Inquirer
Suspected terrorist slain in anti-illegal drugs operation in S. Cotabato
An alleged member of the Dawlah Islamiyah local terror group was killed in a shootout with security forces during an anti-illegal drugs operation in Polomolok, South Cotabato on Tuesday, October 20.
Manila Bulletin
LANAO PROVINCES
Marawi prof appointed NAS deputy exec director
PROFESSOR Henry Daut of the Mindanao State University (MSU) was recently appointed as deputy executive director of the National Academy of Sports (NAS).
Sunstar Davao
BASILAN
Another notorious jailbreaker captured in Brgy. Maligue
Another notorious jailbreaker was brought at the Headquarters 4th Special Forces Battalion around 4pm on Tuesday afternoon, 20 October 2020, after a relentless pursuit operation was conducted by the military to recapture the fugitives who escaped at the Basilan Provincial Jail.
Kalinaw News | Philippine News Agency
SULU
No written judgment yet, so TV3’s appeal against RM1 mil award to Anwar delayed
About 30 months ago, the High Court ordered then Umno-controlled TV3 to pay RM1.1 million in damages to Anwar Ibrahim for defamation.
The TV station claimed in a report that Anwar was involved in the Lahad Datu intrusion in 2013, in reference to armed men from the Philippines who landed near the Sabah east coast town to lay claim to the state for the former Sulu sultanate.
Free Malaysia Today
TAWI-TAWI
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DRUGS
British warship in record Arabian Sea methamphetamine haul
A British warship has seized more than 450 kilograms (around 1,000 pounds) of methamphetamines in the Arabian Sea, a record for the multi-national flotilla patrolling international waters around the Gulf.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
PDEA probes ‘fake’ buy-bust in Dumaguete, ‘recalls’ agents involved
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has ordered a probe on the “fake” buy-bust operation in Dumaguete City which involved its agents, saying the agency has already “recalled” them.
ABS- CBN News
Operations/ Incidents
P150M in meth seized from suspected big-time drug dealer operating in Cebu, Metro Manila
At least P150 million worth of shabu, or crystal meth, had been seized from an alleged big-time narcotic distributor in Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan Island on Wednesday (Oct. 21).
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Olongapo raids see 15 arrested
Government anti-narcotics agents and local police here crushed three suspected illegal drugs dens during simultaneous raids Tuesday in separate areas at Barangay Pagasa, Olongapo City.
Manila Standard
Recovery and Rehabilitation
ILLICIT FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES, AND AMMUNITION
‘Oplan Katok’ nets 85 firearms in San Juan
The San Juan City police will present on Thursday (Oct 22) to Mayor Francis Zamora the 85 firearms they have recovered through “Oplan Katok.”
Manila Bulletin
CROSS-BORDER TRADING/ SMUGGLING/ COUNTERFEIT GOODS
Quiboloy’s church manager in Hawaii jailed
The church manager of self-proclaimed messiah pastor Apollo Quiboloy in Hawaii was sentenced to 30 days in prison for lying about a suitcase that contained hidden cash found in the pastor’s private jet back in 2018.
Philippine LIfestyle
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Senate panel eyes probe into trafficking of Filipino women abroad
The Senate committee investigating the alleged immigration bribery scheme that allowed the seamless entry of Chinese nationals into the country will now zero in on another possible “revenue stream” at the country’s main gateway, this time involving the trafficking of Filipino women for prostitution abroad.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
KIDNAPPING/ ABDUCTION
ILLEGAL GAMBLING
ILLICIT FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS/ EXTORTION
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Caraga IPs benefit from government’s road construction
Since the start of construction of the Cabadbaran-Puting Bato-Lanuza road in year 2015, the Mamanwa tribe has also vacated their former places and started living on a nipa hut along the highways.
Philippine Information Agency
Finding the Mindanao Settler in Kulit Kultura (part 2)
ALGIE Intapaya’s trophy-like sculpture Haring Ibon is a textbook example of art without introspection, the artist evidently limiting himself to established icons of his subject: In order to show "Davao," he showed the Philippine Eagle, mounted on a perch decorated with images of Mt Apo, the durian, the Waling Waling, and a man wearing the Tongkuu.
Sunstar Davao
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PNP chief on Nasino’s security: ‘Cops just doing their jobs’
Police officers deployed to keep a tight watch over the burial of Baby River, the daughter of detainee Reina Mae Nasino, were just doing their jobs, Philippine National Police chief Gen. Camilo Cascolan said on Wednesday.
Philippine News Agency
Press Freedom/ Freedom of expression
Mural placed for baby River, slain NDFP consultant Randy Echanis
A mural dedicated to baby River, the late newborn daughter of political prisoner Reina Mae Nasino, and former peace consultant Randall Echanis was inaugurated on Wednesday near the University of Philippines (UP) Diliman campus.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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COVID-19
Cases
PH records 1,509 new COVID-19 cases as total tally hits 362,243
he Department of Health reported on Wednesday 1,509 new cases of COVID-19, the Philippines' lowest daily rise since Sept. 7.
CNN Philippines
PBA referee isolated as league waits further test results
In a joint statement with the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) and the Bases and Conversion Development Authority (BCDA), the PBA said that the referee that was a "suspect case" produced a negative antigen test on Wednesday afternoon.
TV 5
Department of Health
PH should be production hub of Russian COVID-19 vaccine, solon says
The Philippines should become a production hub of the Russian coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine once its safety and efficacy are proven by local health officials to make it affordable to all Filipinos, San Juan Del Monte City Rep. Florida Robes said Wednesday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
IATF/NTF COVID-19
Regions
Luzon including NCR
Manila opens new quarantine center to prepare for possible virus ‘2nd wave’
Manila government on Wednesday launched its 13th quarantine facility at the San Andres Sports Complex to increase their health care capacity in case of a new wave of coronavirus disease cases.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Makati LGU says city has low COVID-19 attack rate contrary to researchers’ report
Citing the data of the Department of Health (DOH), the spokesperson of the Makati City said that the city has a low attack rate.
Manila Bulletin
Quarantine passes no longer required in Cavite malls
Quarantine passes are no longer required for mall goers in Cavite as the local government imposes guidelines during a least restrictive community quarantine, Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla revealed Wednesday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Cockfights in Cavite still banned as guidelines remain pending — Remulla
Cockfighting remains banned in Cavite as the local government is still crafting the guidelines to regulate the activity, Cavite Governor Jonvic Remulla said Wednesday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Visayas
Sales of Negros Occidental gamefowl drop since COVID-19 pandemic
Sales of Negros Occidental’s gamefowl have dropped by 97 percent since the COVID-19 pandemic affected the province.Dr. Renante Decena, provincial veterinarian, said the decrease in sales began in the first week of February and worsened as lockdowns were imposed.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Mindanao
Zamboanga City records 52 HIV cases
The City Health Office has recorded 52 cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) since January this year
Philippine News Agency
World
US FDA meeting on COVID-19 vaccines to discuss criteria for emergency nod
The U.S. health regulator’s criteria for allowing emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine and plans to monitor its safety after a regulatory go-ahead, are among the topics to be discussed at a closely watched meeting scheduled for Thursday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Quarantined fishermen drive New Zealand virus spike
A coronavirus outbreak among hundreds of Russian and Ukrainian fishermen flown to New Zealand to bolster its struggling deep-sea fishing industry has prompted that country’s largest daily increase in infections in months, authorities said Wednesday
Manila Bulletin
Tokyo Olympic officials: Working on COVID-19 measures
Tokyo Olympic officials want the world to know they are working on measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic at next year's games, even if they don't know exactly what they will be.
ESPN TV 5
Diplomatic, Development and Private Sector
Incidents and Violations
Editorial, Analysis, Opinion and Features
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
VP launches online learning hubs in various areas
The establishment of learning hubs in communities nationwide by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) followed strict health protocols and was done in coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd), its spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Manila Bulletin
AUDIT, GRAFT, AND CORRUPTION
2 sectors join ARTA program seeking to cut gov’t processes by 52%
Two more priority sectors are now part of the Anti-Red Tape Authority’s (ARTA) flagship program National Effort for Harmonization of Efficient Measures of Inter-related Agencies (NEHEMIA) that aims to reduce the government processes, requirements, and processing time by 52 percent.
Philippine News Agency
18 officials of Cebu barangay arrested for SAP anomaly
A barangay chairperson and seven of his councilors in Barangay Tubod, Barili town, southern Cebu were arrested on Wednesday morning for their alleged involvement in the anomalous distribution of Special Amelioration Program (SAP) funds.
Manila Bulletin
BUDGET, FINANCE, and TAXATION
Bayanihan 2 funds already being distributed to agencies – DBM
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) assured the public on Tuesday that it had already started distributing funds from the Bayanihan to Recover As One Act of 2020 to various government agencies.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
BUSINESS, ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT
Philippines: 110 million people, lots of gold and human resources, but no wealth fund
Having a sovereign wealth fund — or funds — is the most open secret of nation-building
Gulf News
Gov't, private banks ready to help micro, small businesses
The government and private institutions are ready to help micro and small business enterprises in giving the 13th month pay to their employees by providing them with soft loans.
Philippine News Agency
Aboitiz, APEC council back sustained public, private partnership
The public and private sectors need closer coordination while taking on a digital approach towards economic recovery as the pandemic crisis persists, the top official of the Aboitiz Group said.
Business World | Sunstar Manila | ABS CBN News
BUILD, BUILD, BUILD and PUBLIC WORKS
Palace: Give China ‘flexibility’ to hire workers for China-funded bridge projects
The Chinese government should be given “flexibility” on the hiring of workers in two China-funded bridge projects in the country, Malacañang said Wednesday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Lapid files bill limiting participation of foreign contractors in PH projects
Senator Lito Lapid has filed a bill seeking to give the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) with “sufficient” regulatory powers to limit the participation of foreign contractors in the country to “safeguard” local firms.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Recto questions NHA housing program for AFP, PNP personnel
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Wednesday questioned why the National Housing Authority (NHA) has to provide housing for personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP).
Philippine Daily Inquirer | Manila Standard
Duterte may create new task force to probe DPWH corruption
President Rodrigo Duterte may create an independent task force to weed out alleged corruption in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Malacañang said Wednesday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Another tropical depression spotted as ‘Pepito’ batters parts of Luzon
Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) are still raised in parts of Luzon on Wednesday due to tropical storm Pepito, as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) monitors a new tropical depression outside the Philippine area of responsibility.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
335 persons displaced by 'Pepito' in Aurora
About 335 persons were displaced in Aurora province due to the effects of Tropical Storm "Pepito", the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said Wednesday.
Philippine News Agency
1,500 vehicles stuck on flooded Maharlika Highway in Quezon province
About 1,500 vehicles have been stranded along the flooded Maharlika Highway in Lopez town of Quezon province since early Wednesday after Tropical Depression “Pepito” poured heavy rains and seawater flooded the road.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
No budget yet for displaced Taal residents — NHA chief
Since the Taal volcano eruption in January, the National Housing Authority (NHA) has not yet received any budget for the relocation of displaced residents in the affected province.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Peralta seeks immediate probe into ambush of Camarines Sur RTC judge
Supreme Court Chief Justice Diosdado Peralta called on law enforcement agencies on Tuesday evening to immediately investigate the attack on a Camarines Sur Regional Trial Court Judge Jeaneth Gaminde San Joaquin and a member of her staff.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
Armed Forces of the Philippines
Philippine National Police
PNP to skip Christmas parties this year
The Philippine National Police (PNP) would not be holding Christmas parties this year as funds for the celebration would be given out to help coronavirus patients, Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Camilo Cascolan said on Wednesday.
Philippine News Agency
Cagayan Valley cops roll out facial recognition system vs crime
Cagayan Valley police will be using facial recognition software against crime, possibly a first for the Philippine National Police.
Philippine Star
N. Samar cops give aid to 2.3K indigent families
Some 2,315 poor families in Northern Samar affected by the global health crisis have received relief assistance from the Philippine National Police (PNP).
Philippine News Agency
EDUCATION
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
ELECTION RELATED
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
LABOR
LEGISLATIVE
Senate of the Philippines
Senators hit ‘pitiful, meager’ housing agency budget for 2021
Senators on Wednesday lamented the “pitiful” budget allocation for the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) for 2021, with Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon pointing out that its funding is even lower than the proposed intelligence and confidential funds of the government.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
House of Representatives
Small group of House majority allies ‘masquerading’ as ‘minority’ — Lagman
A small group of majority allies is “masquerading” as members of the minority bloc in the House of Representatives, independent opposition lawmaker Albay 1st District Rep. Edcel Lagman said Wednesday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
LCC, Globe present webinar to help LGUs become disaster resilient
The Liveable Cities Philippines and the League of Cities of the Philippines, in partnership with Globe Telecom, are pleased to present the latest edition of the Liveable Cities Labs, a series of webinar sessions to gear up cities with knowledge and insights for designing better solutions for their communities.
PTV News
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
Japan’s aid projects build PH disaster management capacity
Japan has a total of nine ongoing projects in the Philippines aimed to strengthen the country’s disaster management capacity and dedicated to structural and non-structural support to vulnerable sectors, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) said on Wednesday.
Manila Bulletin
FOREIGN RELATIONS
West Philippine Sea
PH Navy chief says maritime militias to serve as ‘force multipliers’ in West Philippine Sea
Filipino fishing militias in the West Philippine Sea would serve as “force multipliers” during periods when the Philippine Navy or Philippine Coast Guard are on patrol and can’t remain stationary in the area.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
Close to 350K hogs culled due to ASF
Almost 350,000 hogs had so far been culled due to the African swine fever (ASF) that hit 25 provinces in the country, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
HOUSING and SETTLEMENT
POVERTY
SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
TRANSPORTATION
Airlines urged to give full refunds for cancelled flights
With the resumption of international leisure travel and with travel agency operations again allowed, the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) is urging airlines to provide full refunds for cancelled flights since March when the government imposed travel restrictions.
Manila Bulletin
Megawide proposal to upgrade NAIA still under study — DOTr
The proposal of Megawide consortium to rehabilitate and expand Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) remains under study by government, the transportation department said on Wednesday.
Philippine Star
TOURISM
Puyat seeks repeal of policy allowing 35-year-old retirees
Tourism chief Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) board of trustees would move to repeal its current policy allowing foreigners as young as 35 years old to retire in the Philippines.
Philippine News Agency
DOT: Hotels allowed to operate at full capacity in GCQ, MGCQ areas
Hotels in general community quarantine (GCQ) and modified GCQ areas are now allowed to operate at their full capacity, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Wednesday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
WATER and ENERGY
Visayan Electric charged before ERC for overcharging
A media personality and international boxing judge has filed a complaint against Visayan Electric Co. (VECO), the second largest private electric utility in the countr
Manila Bulletin
NPC releases water as Binga Dam nears spilling level
The continuous rains triggered by Tropical Storm Pepito (international name Saudel) caused the rise of water level in Benguet province's Binga Dam, prompting authorities to release water from the facility.
Philippine News Agency
3 solons want to tap Malampaya fund to improve PH’s health infrastructure
Three lawmakers in the House of Representatives are pushing for the usage of a portion of Malampaya funds to improve the country’s healthcare system, particularly to finance public health infrastructure projects.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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