Son of slain peace consultants has message to Sinas
A son of recently slain National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) peace consultants on Saturday said his elderly and ailing parents could not have exchanged gunfire with the police and that he could have have fought for them in court had they been taken alive.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Karapatan red-tagging complaint diversionary tactic: NTF ELCAC
The government’s anti-communist task force on Saturday said the complaint filed by militant human rights group Karapatan against four government officials for red-tagging is only a diversionary tactic to manipulate the well-supported cases filed by the government against them.
Philippine News Agency
Former NPA mass supporters, continues to denounce CPP-NPA-NDF amidst Pandemic
87 Former Mass Supporters and Regular NPA members in three barangays of New Corella, Davao del Norte namely: Mambing, Cabidianan and Sta. Fe continued to denounce and hold an indignation rally against CPP-NPA-NDF in their barangays following the COVID 19 protocols yesterday, 02 December 2020.
Kalinaw News
[Editorial] NPA not free from blame in Jevilyn Cullamat’s death
Before anything else, we extend our condolences to Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Eufemia Campos Cullamat, whose daughter, Jevilyn, was killed in a skirmish last week between the military and the New People’s Army (NPA). As many have said, no parent should have to endure the death of his or her child. Jevilyn was just 22 years old and was reportedly a medic for the Maoist guerrilla group that serves as the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), which stands accused of being a terrorist organization.
Manila Times
[Opinion] ‘If it quacks like a duck, walks like a duck, it must be a duck’
For over five decades now, the Communist Party of the Philippines has been waging a rebellion with only one thing in mind: the violent overthrow of the government.
Philippine Star
Peace talks
Addicted to war and profits, Duterte and his generals oppose peace
The recommendation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to not go on ceasefire this holiday seasons does not come as a surprise. We also wager that Duterte will readily approve this plan.
All these years, the AFP has opposed any act that serves the end of peace. They have never abided by their own ceasefire declarations.
Communist Party of the Philippines
No holiday ceasefire? CPP says military not abiding by own ceasefire declarations
The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) on Saturday accused the Armed Forces of the Philippines of not abiding by its own ceasefire declarations after the military decided not to recommend a ceasefire with communist rebels this Christmas.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Incidents/Operations
Army’s 3ID ensures decent burial for summarily executed NPA in Negros
The 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division will provide a decent burial to a summarily executed member of New People’s Army whose skeletal remains was found in a shallow grave in Barangay Riverside, Isabela, Negros Occidental on Wednesday, December 02, 2020.
Kalinaw News
NPA leader falls in raid in Bulacan
Police authorities said they have captured a suspected leader of the New People’s Army, believed responsible over the death of four Army troopers in Nueva Vizcaya in September 2017, following a raid in his residence at Barangay Kamias, San Miguel, Bulacan last weekend.
Manila Standard
NPA leader arrested in Pampanga
A leader of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Central Luzon was arrested in Mexico, Pampanga on Friday.
Philippine Star
NPA Finance Officer dies while resisting arrest in Tarlac
A financer officer of the New People's Army died Friday when he resisted arrest and fired upon the law enforcement team in barangay Moriones, San Jose town.
Malaysia Sun
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Red-tagging, prelude to Terror Law implementation – Makabayan bloc
For the Makabayan bloc and other progressive organizations, the recently concluded Senate hearing on red-tagging will be used by state security forces as a justification to declare them as terrorists under the Anti-Terror Law.
Bulatlat
MARAWI
SOUTHEAST ASIA AND THE WORLD
The world in brief
Israeli police said Friday that they arrested a Jewish man after he poured out a "flammable liquid" inside a church near Jerusalem's Old City, in what they described as a "criminal" incident.
Northwest Arkansas Online
[Opinion] Antisocial is entertaining and enlightening in the age of misinformation
Life is tough right now for Americans, and social media and politics are no small part of that difficulty. The COVID-19 pandemic and 2020 presidential election would have been frustrating even without the avalanche of misinformation surrounding both of them. If you’re as exhausted by fake news and misleading social media posts as I am, read on.
John Hopkins Newsletter
Teachers are scared to talk about terrorism, says counter-extremism tsar
Counter-extremism commissioner Sara Khan says extremism 'is often one of those topics where people shy away from it
Teachers are scared to talk about terrorism in the classroom for fear of offending people or being labelled "racist", the Government's counter-extremism tsar has said.
Telegraph UK
Newtown blocks proposed ban on carrying firearms around town
The governing board in Newtown, Connecticut — where the country’s deadliest grade school shooting took place — has blocked proposed bans on carrying firearms around town from further consideration.
Mass Live
Brexit fuel for anti-English extremism, says Irish President Higgins
Irish President Michel D Higgins has warned against a upsurge of Anglophobia in the Republic in the wake of the UK's decision to leave the EU
Belfast Telegraph
Boris Johnson accused of retreat on terrorism as £400m cut from fight against ISIS
Boris Johnson has been accused of making a “secret” retreat in the battle against terrorism.
It follows the revelation £400million is being slashed from a fund that tackles Isis extremism at its roots in Afghanistan and the Middle East.
Mirror UK
Thousands march over police violence and security bill in Paris
The French government’s attempts to calm growing public fury over new legislation deemed a danger to civil liberties was challenged with a new wave of protests across the country on Saturday.
The Guardian
Macron is trouble for France, says Erdogan
Amid rising tension between the two countries, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lashed out at Emmanuel Macron and hoped that France will get rid of him as soon as possible.
The News
UN Security Council expresses worry over terrorism warning in Africa
The UN Security Council on Friday, December 4, expressed worry over the rising risk to peace and security caused by terrorism and brutal extremism on the African continent.
MENA FN
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BARMM
Bangsamoro Sports Commission pledges support for young Maranao chess prodigy
The Bangsamoro Sports Commission (BSC) has pledged its support for 10-year-old chess prodigy Al-Basher “Basty” Buto.
GMA News
Sinarimbo: Transition extension bid because of ‘practical considerations’
Bangsamoro Spokesperson Atty. Naguib Sinarimbo explained Friday, Dec. 4, why the transition government needs another three more transition years.
Bangsamoro Government
BARMM adhered to CSC rules on provisional teachers – Sinarimbo
Bangsamoro Spokesperson Atty. Naguib Sinarimbo explained Friday, Dec. 4 the issues concerning the provisional teachers laid off by the regional government’s Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE).
Bangsamoro Government
BARMM Gov’t to create office for settler communities
Following the passage of the Bangsamoro Administrative Code (BAC), the BARMM government is set to create an office that will promote the welfare and address the issues and concerns of settler communities in the region.
Bangsamoro Government
MAGUINDANAO AND COTABATO CITY
Municipal police could be real target of Datu Piang terror attack
Local residents are certain there is a deep-seated grudge between the municipal police force and the terrorists who attacked the town center of Datu Piang Thursday night.
NDBC News
Former BIFF combatants in Maguindanao complete TESDA NC II courses
Sixty-four (64) former Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighter (BIFF) combatants finished the 30-day skills development training in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao.
Bangsamoro Government
Dismissed soldier, 3 companions nabbed in Maguindanao for selling crystal meth
Authorities have filed a complaint against a dismissed soldier and his three companions for selling crystal meth, locally known as shabu, in Maguindanao.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
LANAO PROVINCES
Lanao Sur gets five medical ventilators from UNDP
The United Nations Development Programme turned over Friday five medical ventilators to the provincial government of Lanao del Sur to boost its war on COVID-19.
NDBC News
BASILAN
Army, LGU deliver medical and social services in two far-flung islands in Basilan
A ‘Serbisyo Caravan’ was delivered here in Langil Island, Barangay Langil and Sibago Island, Barangay Sibago in two separate activities conducted by the collaborative efforts of 15th Special Forces Company and the Local Government of Hadji Mohammad Ajul headed by Mayor Ibrahim Ballaho last November 27 and December 3, 2020, respectively, where they delivered the much needed medical and social services to all constituents in the community.
Kalinaw News
SULU
TAWI-TAWI
Abu Sayyaf members surrender in Tawi-Tawi
Three pro-Islamic State (IS) militants one of them involved in the kidnapping of foreigners and the beheading of a Canadian mining executive ‒ surrendered to the Philippine military in the southern province of Tawi-Tawi.
Manla Times
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DRUGS
PHILIPPINES: IS THIS THE WAY TO RUN A DRUG WAR?
NAWAF AL-SABAH WRITES- Although Colombia is the world’s top source of illicit drugs, traffickers have now made Asia a hub for both transportation and consumption.
Asia Media International
Operations/ Incidents
2 arrested, P340-K shabu seized in Pigcawayan buy-bust
Two suspects were arrested while PHP340,000 worth of suspected shabu was seized following a drug buy-bust in Pigcawayan, North Cotabato on Thursday afternoon.
NDBC News
P1.4 million shabu seized in Pasay
Nearly P1.4 million worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu were seized from two persons in Pasay City on Friday night.
Philippine Star
Cops, PDEA net 4 drug suspects in Eastern Visayas
Police and anti-narcotics agents arrested four drug suspects in separate buy-bust operations in Eastern Visayas towns Friday, December 4, 2020.
Sunstar Tacloban
Recovery and Rehabilitation
ILLICIT FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES, AND AMMUNITION
2 motorbike thieves slain in shootout
Two suspected motorcycle thieves were killed in an alleged shootout with police officers in Quezon City before dawn yesterday.
Philippine Star
CROSS-BORDER TRADING/ SMUGGLING/ COUNTERFEIT GOODS
BOC Mactan sub-port seizes live fish from Taiwan
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Saturday reported that its Mactan, Cebu sub-port has recently seized 14 kilograms (kgs) of live fish from Taiwan.
Philippine News Agency
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
KIDNAPPING/ ABDUCTION
ILLEGAL GAMBLING
ILLICIT FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS/ EXTORTION
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The Minoritization of the Indigenous Communities of Mindanaw and Sulu (8th of 16 parts)
Chapter 3. THE JOURNEY TOWARDS MORO SELF-DETERMINATION
Aside from their being Muslims, the Moro people are especially proud of two other accomplishments in history. First, long before the Spanish colonizers arrived in the Philippine archipelago, they have enjoyed a high level of centralized social system as exemplified by the Sulu Sultanate which dated back to 1450, and the Magindanaw Sultanate which although born only in 1619 was preceded by the two powerful principalities of Magindanaw and Buayan at the Pulangi valley. And two, by their singular success in maintaining their freedom against repeated Spanish attempts to subjugate them for three hundred thirty-three years.
Mindanews
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Dear Mr. Bezos, the days of Amazon’s impunity are over
Mr. Bezos,
We, elected representatives, legislators, and public officials from around the world, hereby put you on notice that Amazon’s days of impunity are over. Last Friday, 27 November, workers, activists, and citizens around the world joined forces to demand justice from Amazon. Today, we pledge to stand with this movement in every congress, parliament, and statehouse where we work.
Bulatlat
Press Freedom/ Freedom of expression
Activist groups stage protest gig for arrested Echanis
Activist groups made up of farmers and artists staged a protest gig dubbed "Terror Error" at Bantayog ng mga Bayani in Quezon City on Saturday, denouncing violence allegedly committed by government.
ABS- CBN
Political imprisonment is a worldwide repression that demands worldwide resistance
The struggle for genuine freedom and exercise of democratic rights in different parts of the world has become more challenging with the rise of fascist regimes and the worsening crisis of imperialism. Even with the continuing onslaught of COVID-19 pandemic, political persecution of freedom fighters and human rights defenders has worsened globally, intensifying massive resistance movements.
Bulatlat
Response to questions of campus journalists
What prompted the establishment of the communist party in the country?
Communist Party of the Philippines
Why do we want news organizations to pay for visual content? A short explainer.
What we actually want is not just for news organizations to pay, but to have a standardized “professional” rate on their use of visuals because this will eventually force them to think and act as such in terms of visual reporting.
Bulatlat
COVID-19 pandemic and the continuing relevance of print media
Do you think print journalism is slowly becoming irrelevant to society given that people would opt to find news via smart phones rather than newspapers?
Bulatlat
Martial Law
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COVID-19
Cases
COVID cases in PH hit 438,069; Davao City tops number of new infections
Philippines on Saturday logged 1,733 additional coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections, bringing the total virus caseload to 438,069.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
DOH registers Covid-19 recoveries at 91.2% rate
The percentage rate of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) recoveries in the country is now at 91.2 percent, according to the Department of Health (DOH).
Philippine News Agency
Recoveries among Pinoys with Covid-19 abroad reach 7,564
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) recorded a total of 67 recoveries since Nov. 29, raising the total to 7,564.
Philippine News Agency
Department of Health
IATF/NTF COVID-19
Regions
Luzon including NCR
Current COVID situation in NCR not enough to downgrade quarantine status by next year —expert
An expert from OCTA Research Team said the current COVID-19 situation in Metro Manila is still not enough to downgrade the capital region into the most relaxed quarantine status by next year.
Manila Bulletin
No plans for new lockdown in Manila City
Contrary to social media posts, the city government of Manila does not have any plans to re-impose new lockdowns in any part of the city until the end of 2020.
Philippine News Agency
Pasig, Valenzuela partner for unified contact tracing
The city governments of Pasig and Valenzuela have partnered to expand the use of digital contact tracing to curb the spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
Philippine News Agency
Visayas
8.2K patients recover from Covid-19 in E. Visayas
A total of 8,267 coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patients in Eastern Visayas have recovered from the illness since March, the Department of Health (DOH) reported Friday night.
Philippine News Agency
Borongan City boosts contact tracing via QR code system
The city of Borongan in Eastern Samar is requiring all persons within its borders transacting at any public and private establishment to present a QR (quick response) code to boost contact tracing.
Philippine News Agency
Mindanao
Davao City Council to lay down new rules on Food and Medicine passes
The City Council will pass an ordinance that will lay down the new rules on the implementation of the Food and Medicine (FM) pass here, Mayor Sara Duterte said.
Mindanews
World
South Korea urges vigilance as COVID-19 clusters emerge in third wave
South Korean authorities urged vigilance on Saturday as small coronavirus clusters emerged in a third wave, centered in the Seoul area, with infections near nine-month highs.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
WHO warns virus crisis not over as vaccine rollout approaches
The World Health Organization has warned that vaccines will be no magic bullet for the coronavirus crisis as nations gear up for a massive rollout to tackle surging infections.
Manila Bulletin
Vaccines won't end Covid so keep wearing your mask, top health official says
Coronavirus vaccines will provide some light at the end of the tunnel, but they alone won't mean an end to COVID-19, one leading health official said Friday.
CNN Philippines
Speed of COVID-19 vaccine development an extraordinary feat
In less than a year, scientists were able to develop candidate vaccines against COVID-19, raising hopes that the end may be near for the pandemic, even as health experts still urge caution.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Diplomatic, Development and Private Sector
Incidents and Violations
Locsin on ‘yantok’ punishment: Do what superior races do, impose fine vs health violators
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Boy Locsin Jr. on Saturday said health rules violators must be slapped with fines as he thumbed down law enforcers’ threat to use “yantok” (rattan sticks) to discipline the violators.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Editorial, Analysis, Opinion and Features
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
AUDIT, GRAFT, AND CORRUPTION
Jimenez: PACC to participate in China workshop
The Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) on Saturday announced that it would participate in a workshop organized by China to discuss cooperation that would ensure a response free from corruption and effective to fight and recover from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.
Manila Times
BUDGET, FINANCE, and TAXATION
Guidelines for 2020 IPP out this month — BOI
The Board of Investments (BOI) plans to release this month the guidelines for the 2020 Investment Priorities Plan (IPP), the blueprint for activities that can qualify for tax perks.
Philippine Star
BUSINESS, ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT
2020: A year of crisis, opportunity
Nobody could have possibly predicted how bad 2020 would turn out to be.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
PH companies begin to embrace machine learning amid pandemic
Several Philippine companies have accelerated the adoption of machine learning—an automation technology that allows computers to analyze and predict—to cope with the challenging situation brought by the coronavirus pandemic.
Manila Standard
PH SMEs to benefit from digital solutions
A technology company building a digital ecosystem for small local businesses recently announced that it was expanding its efforts to bring micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines onto its digital platform to support their recovery efforts from the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
Manila Times
Cloud banking seen to aid economic recovery
Cloud-banking technology has a great potential to support the recovery of the Philippine economy, according to a central banker and private sector experts.
Manila Times
BUILD, BUILD, BUILD and PUBLIC WORKS
3rd phase of P187-M access road in Biliran nears completion
The third phase of the construction of the PHP187.9-million access road in Naval, Biliran is nearing completion, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported on Saturday.
Philippine News Agency
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
Velasco urges amendments to Constitution to relax investment regulations to attract foreign investors
Speaker Lord Allan Velasco is batting for amendments to the 1987 Constitution that would relax the country’s investment regulations in order to attract more foreign investments, especially in agriculture and manufacturing sectors.
Manila Bulletin
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Housing czar eyes nearly P700-M to aid typhoon victims
The government will be needing around PHP697.6 million to help some 712,522 families hit hard by the onslaught of recent typhoons, housing czar Eduardo del Rosario said on Saturday.
Philippine News Agency
Netherlands announces P55.5-M disaster relief fund for PH
The Dutch Embassy in Manila on Friday announced a EUR950,000 (approximately PHP55.5 million) disaster relief fund to help the Philippines weeks after typhoons Rolly and Ulysses battered the country.
Philippine News Agency
CAR cops raise P19.2-M for humanitarian aid
They could be superheroes fighting the bad guys but now are garbed in silky clothing with capes on the shoulders. They are ordinary men in blue shirts who extend help to the needy. They are our policemen doing their duties with a heart.
Philippine News Agency
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DoJ orders NBI to probe murder of Los Banos mayor Perez
The Department of Justice (DoJ) has directed the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate the killing of Mayor Caesar Perez of Los Banos, Laguna.
Manila Bulletin
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
Armed Forces of the Philippines
AFP Chief lauds PH Air Force for ‘efficient’ typhoon response
General Gilbert Gapay, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), has commended the Philippine Air Force (PAF) for its efficient response to help Filipinos affected by powerful storms that have hit the country in the past two months.
Manila Bulletin
Philippine National Police
EDUCATION
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
PCOO holds 1st nat’l broadcast in PH’s biggest media hub
The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) held the first national broadcast of Laging Handa public briefing in the Mindanao Media Hub (MMH) here on Saturday, led by PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar with guests Senator Christopher Lawrence Go and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Wendel Avisado.
Philippine News Agency
NTC to telcos: Improve services in anticipation of internet traffic surge during holidays
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has directed telecommunications companies to improve services and fast-track maintenance operations as the agency expects internet traffic to surge during the holidays.
ABS- CBN
ELECTION RELATED
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DENR-7, Cebu City join city-wide cleanup drive
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Visayas (DENR-7) and the city government here on Saturday joined global observance of the International Volunteer Day through a city-wide cleanup organized by the latter at the South Road Properties (SRP).
Philippine News Agency
800 N. Ecija indigents benefit from DSWD climate change program
Some 800 indigent residents of Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija have benefited from the program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) that helps communities deal with the impacts of climate change.
Philippine News Agency
LABOR
Over 21K local, foreign vacancies up for grabs at DOLE job fair
Over 21,000 overseas and local jobs will initially be offered at the two-day online job fair next week, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said on Saturday.
Philippine News Agency
LEGISLATIVE
Senate of the Philippines
Senate urged to pass body cam bill to prevent illegal arrests, evidence-planting by cops
Police need to wear body cameras during operations, Sen. Francis Pangilinan stressed on Saturday, citing the case of peasant organizer Amanda Echanis who was arrested by police along with her infant son earlier this week based on what she and groups said were planted evidence and fabricated charges.
Philippine Star
House of Representatives
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
FOREIGN RELATIONS
Asian strongmen await Joe Biden with China card in hand
On the evening of Nov. 25, Thai youths held a mass rally in front of the Bangkok headquarters of Siam Commercial Bank, of which King Maha Vajiralongkorn is the largest single shareholder.
Nikkei Asia
West Philippine Sea
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
HOUSING and SETTLEMENT
POVERTY
SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
TRANSPORTATION
Another airline to expand operation in GenSan
Another commercial airline is planning to expand soon its air cargo and passenger operations here.
NDBC News
TOURISM
WATER and ENERGY
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