‘Red-tagging’ report: Senate panel finds Parlade’s remarks ‘damaging’ to AFP
“Undue public propaganda” caused by controversial pronouncements of Southern Luzon Command chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade Jr. is “damaging” to the integrity of the Duterte administration’s anti-insurgency task force as well as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Senate panel urges Makabayan bloc to openly denounce communists
A Senate panel that investigated the alleged Red-tagging by the military prodded the Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives to openly and strongly denounce the communist rebels.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Senate panel seeks halt to Red-tagging with false, unverified info as basis
The Senate committee on defense has advised the government’s security forces against publicly linking institutions or activist groups to the communist insurgency on the basis of unproven intelligence reports or information.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
No need to criminalize ‘Red-tagging’ – Senate panel report
There is no longer a need to criminalize Red-tagging in the Philippines since there are already legal remedies available to an aggrieved party.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Peace talks
Duterte kidnapping charge against NPA is a big lie
Duterte’s charge yesterday that the New People’s Army (NPA) was kidnapping children is a big lie. Walang kabata-batayan. Duterte’s rant is a desperate attempt to deflect charges of children’s rights abuses against police officer who raided the Bakwit school University of San Carlos in Cebu City more than a week ago. Police misrepresented the raid as a “rescue operation” supposedly to bring back the children to their parents.
Communist Party of the Philippines
Incidents/Operations
People’s Organizations in Iloilo City denounce CPP-NPA-NDF
Some people’s organizations in Iloilo City held an indignation rally against the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army – National Democratic Fron February 21, 2021 at the Covered Gym of Barangay Balabago. In a simple program, the 50 members and officers of the Sitio Ilaya Hugpong Bayanihan Urban Poor Association (SIHBUPA) formerly known as Sitio Ilaya Chapter Urban Poor Association (SICUPA from Barangay Tabuc Suba; Barangay Bitoon Bayanihan Newsite Bayanihan Association (BBNSBA) formerly known as KAISOG; and Uswag Balabago Zone IV Bayanihan Association (UBZBA) previously known as Uswag Zone 4 Balabago Association (UZBA) gathered together and denounced the CPP-NPA-NDF and their atrocities.
Kalinaw News
3 NPA rebels yield in Northern Samar
THREE alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) voluntarily surrendered in Lavezares, Northern Samar Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Operating unit of 803rd Mobile Company-Regional Mobile Force Battalion led by Captain Leslie Lalic, under the supervision of Lieutenant Colonel Jose Roy Torrechilla, said the former rebels also turned in an M16 rifle, colt 45, rifle grenade and several ammunition.
Sunstar Tacloban
Soldiers rescue abandoned and wounded NPA member after an encounter in Sorsogon
The Joint Task Force Bicolandia’s (JTFB) decisive conduct of security operations in Bicol continues to bring serious impact to the already waning capability of the NPA.
Kalinaw News
Full-time NPA member commits suicide; cadaver and firearms recovered
The cadaver of a full-time member of the terrorist Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) who committed suicide was exhumed through the joint efforts of troops of 17th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army, PNP Sto. Niño, and Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) Region 02 on February 23, 2021, at Sitio Lagum, Barangay Lipatan, Sto. Niño, Cagayan.
Kalinaw News
“Bombing and Strafing by Govt Troops Terrorize MP Communities
The continuous bombing and strafing by the joint combat units of the 7th ID of the AFP and PNP Special Action Force in Mountain Province this February have brought terror and great disturbance to the communities, according to Magno Udyaw, spokesperson of Leonardo Pacsi Command – New People’s Army Mountain Province.
Communist Party of the Philippines
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MARAWI
SOUTHEAST ASIA AND THE WORLD
English cardinal calls for ‘unambiguous legislation’ against ‘hateful extremism’
An English cardinal called on Wednesday for “unambiguous legislation” to fight “hateful extremism” following a report arguing that gaps in U.K. law allow extremists to operate with impunity.
Catholic News Agency
UK laws ‘failed to evolve’ to the threat of online extremism
Current U.K. hate laws are not equipped to fight threats posed by online extremism, according to a report from the independent commission for countering extremism published by the U.K. government on Wednesday.
Politico EU
Why Britain must not let extremists operate with impunity
In 2015, David Cameron kicked off the debate about how to define non-violent extremism and how the law might be used to outlaw it. It was a bold shot aimed at dealing with what mainstream Britain recognised was a new and elusive obstacle to building a cohesive and harmonious country. But there was nothing like sufficient consensus about how to make unlawful what was lawful.
The Article
Anti-law ‘extremist’ with ‘terrifying obsession’ of detective indicted
A Las Vegas associate of activist Ammon Bundy was indicted Wednesday on felony stalking and gun charges related to alleged threats against the life of a police detective who investigates domestic terrorism cases.
Las Vegas Review
[Watch] Analyzing and Defeating Right-Wing Extremism
The storming of the U.S. Capitol shocked those in the United States and around the world, but the ideological roots of the right-wing groups leading the attack that day reside deep in the nation’s soil. It comes as no surprise that law enforcement has identified domestic extremism as the gravest internal security threat to the United States, but who are these groups; what are their origins and objectives; and how much support do they have among the public, the military, and in law enforcement? And, more importantly, what can be done to combat them in the realm of social media where disinformation and conspiracy theories thrive?
Carnegie Connects
[Watch] House Sub-Committee Hearing on ‘Disinformation and Extremism’ in the Media
The House Sub-Committee on Energy and Commerce is holding what will likely be a contentious hearing called “Fanning the Flames: Disinformation and Extremism in the Media.” The hearing comes at a time when the nation is bitterly divided, largely by media consumption habits, and allegations of disinformation are flying on almost a daily basis.
Mediaite
Democrats ask FBI for plans to address domestic extremism following Capitol attack
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are pressing FBI Director Christopher Wray for answers on how his agency will better respond to the threats of extremism.
The Hill
German parliament denounces high extremism in the country’s army
Cases of extremism in the German military increased last year, according to a report released by the defense committee of the German parliament. There were 477 episodes investigated in 2020, an increase of 30% over the previous year, according to data from the military counter-intelligence service. Cases linked to neo-Nazism dropped from 16 to 31
KSU The Sentinel Newspaper
An unholy trinity led to the Capital Riots: Fake news, fanaticism and a fetish for guns.
We are doing it to ourselves, of course: crafting idols out of our politicians; stacking guns into shrines in our homes or wearing them across our chests like amulets; and poisoning our minds with litanies of wild conspiracies. We embrace extremism that leads to hockey sticks slashing across the heads of police officers and fists crashing through Capitol Hill windows.
America Magazine
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BARMM
Solon wants referendum for proposed postponement of BARMM elections
A party-list representative wants the proposed postponement of elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to be consulted with the Bangsamoro people through a referendum.
Philippine Daily Inquirer | Manila Times
Bangsamoro government approves civil service code
All Bangsamoro Transitional Authority members, autonomous authority in southern Philippines, vote in favor of bill Continuing with its governance efforts, the Bangsamoro Transitional Authority (BTA) in southern Philippines on Wednesday approved a civil service code.
Anadolu Agency
Military to coordinate with Moro groups for vaccine distribution
The military’s Western Mindanao Command said it will reach out to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the Moro National Liberation Front to secure the much-anticipated distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in the region.
CNN Philippines
MAGUINDANAO AND COTABATO CITY
Drug suspect nabbed, P680-K shabu seized in Maguindanao
After more than two weeks of surveillance, anti-narcotics agents in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) arrested Wednesday a suspected drug peddler, seizing some PHP680,000 worth of suspected shabu.
Philippine News Agency
‘Time to split Maguindanao ‘
SEN. Francis Tolentino on Wednesday pushed for the partition of Maguindanao into Northern Maguindanao and Southern Maguindanao under the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, saying that this will help boost social and economic development and promote political stability in the region.
Manila Times
4 hurt in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao
Four were wounded in an ambush in Barangay Capiton in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao on Wednesday morning. One of the victims, a certain Usop Radjak, reportedly succumbed to gunshot wounds while in a hospital.
NDBC News
Judge in Maguindanao massacre trial nominated for CA post
Jocelyn Solis-Reyes, the judge who convicted members of the Ampatuan clan in the Maguindanao massacre trial, has been nominated as Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals.
CNN Philippines
Magelco vows to address power interruption woes
The Maguindanao Electric Cooperative (Magelco) is seeking apologies to all its valued member-consumers in the municipalities of North and South Upi, Datu Blah Sinsuat (DBS), Datu Odin Sinsuat (DOS) and Kabuntalan for the unscheduled power service interruption at 9:25 p.m. Tuesday.
NDBC News
LANAO PROVINCES
BASILAN
Hataman seeks probe of arrests versus Muslims
A lawmaker from Mindanao on Wednesday sought a congressional inquiry into the spate of alleged warrantless arrests against Muslims in Cavite and in parts of Metro Manila, raising the specter of the misuse and abuse of the Anti-Terrorism Law, particularly against Moros.
Manila Standard
Lying low ASG member voluntarily surrender, yields firearm
Another member of the Abu Sayyaf Group voluntarily surrendered to the 14th Special Forces Company here in Barangay Townsite last Monday, 22 February 2021, as peace and development here in Basilan improves and is widely felt by the constituents, including the former ASG members who are now lying low. The ASG returnee was identified as Jay-R Hamurin alias Abu Solaiman, 31 years old, and a resident of Barangay Langaray, Sumisip, Basilan. Said returnee also surrendered one (1) M16 Rifle and one (1) short M16 magazine with several rounds of live ammunitions.
Kalinaw News | Sunstar Zamboanga
Army, MNLF, MILF, former ASG, LGU, and other sectors forge unity and camaraderie thru sport
A peaceful clash just happened. For the first time in the history of Basilan Province all sectors here in the Municipality of HMA have come together to engage one another, not by arms, but through friendly sports. Mayor Ibrahim Ballaho of Hadji Mohammad Ajul Municipality, in partnership with the 15th Special Forces Company, initiated the SPORTS PEACE (sports fest) activity with the theme: “Hap Magdagey dagey amban magpapatey” (It is better to play than to fight) which officially opened last Monday, 22 February 2021 here at Barangay Buton of HMA Municipality.
Kalinaw News
SULU
Denounce arrest of Moro women “potential suicide bombers”
The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) joins the Filipino and Moro people in condemning the unlawful mass arrest of nine Moro women in Patikul and Jolo towns in Sulu province on the utterly outrageous pretext that they are “potential suicide bombers.” Several of the arrested women were nursing their infant babies and had children in tow when they were taken in by military forces.
Communist Party of the Philippines
Army beefs up forces in Sulu, activates 1103rd brigade
In a ceremony this afternoon, Joint Task Force – Sulu and 11th Infantry Division Commander MGen William N Gonzales led the activation of the 1103rd Infantry Brigade, installing Col Eugenio C Boquio as its commander, February 23, 2021.
Kalinaw News
PH Navy seizes P17M in cigarettes smuggled into Sulu
The Philippine Navy on Tuesday (Feb. 23) seized P17 million worth of cigarettes being smuggled into Sulu. The Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) apprehended fishing boat Princess Arlyn off Karangdato Point in Karingalan, Caluang town, carrying 360 boxes of contraband. It came from Indonesia and was bound for Cotabato City.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
TAWI-TAWI
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DRUGS
Operations/ Incidents
Groups demand junking of ‘tokhang’ order in Cordillera
“Not only does it violate basic civil rights by arbitrarily judging people sans due process, it also poses a real danger to life and limb given the trail of bodies tokhang has left in the drug war.”
Bulatlat
5 drug dealers arrested in Region 12 in a week
Five large-scale shabu dealers, three of them reportedly sharing fractions of earnings to the New People’s Army, got arrested one after another in the past seven days. Naravy Duquiatan, director of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency for Region 12, said Wednesday suspects Jocento Aro, Cyrus Butigan, Jomar Mangakoy and Ron Carlo Dayao, are now detained, awaiting prosecution.
NDBC News
Recovery and Rehabilitation
ILLICIT FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES, AND AMMUNITION
CROSS-BORDER TRADING/ SMUGGLING/ COUNTERFEIT GOODS
Government urged to run after pork, meat product smugglers
The Pork Producers Federation of the Philippines (PPFP) urged the government to run after smugglers of meat products instead of probing reports that local producers are hoarding supply.
Philippine Star
BOC seizes P260-M worth of smuggled cigarettes, rice in Bataan
The Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Limay on Wednesday confiscated smuggled cigarettes and rice worth PHP260 million in Orion, Bataan.
Philippine News Agency
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
KIDNAPPING/ ABDUCTION
ILLEGAL GAMBLING
ILLICIT FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS/ EXTORTION
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Marilao River polluters get away with small fines (Part 3 of 4)
The Clean Water Act of 2004 orders plants to pay discharge fees based on the volume of wastewater and pollutants that they release into water bodies. A self-monitoring mechanism in place allows polluters to report unreliable laboratory results, however.
In 2019, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued violation notices to all but one of Marilao’s 11 chicken processing plants. They were punished not for polluting the Marilao River, however, but for technical violations related to their permits or failure to submit various reports.
Kodao Productons
Marilao’s poultry processing plants fail lab tests (Part 4 of 4)
Reporting fellows of the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) collected water samples from the waste pipes of plants along the Marilao River. Laboratory tests show they failed to meet DENR standards.. The PCIJ collected water samples from the poultry processing plants in Marilao and laboratory tests showed they failed to meet the standards of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. To help police pollution, a lawyer-environmentalist suggests that non-government organizations help the government evaluate the SMRs of business establishments.
Kodao Productons
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Groups push anew for an end to US military aid amid recent attacks on Lumad schools
The recent attacks on Lumad bakwit school prompted the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) to call for support for the Philippine Human Rights Act (PHRA), a proposed measure to stop military aid to the Philippines.
Bulatlat
7 of 13 Lumad students being sent back to Mindanao ‘without legal authority’
Authorities are set to transport 13 Lumad students back to Talaingod, Davao del Norte in Mindanao today, Feb. 21, even as seven of them are being transferred “without proper legal authority.”
Bulatlat
Twisted truth, IP kids’ rescuers on Cebu-based NGO claims
Authorities responsible for the rescue of 19 Mindanaoan tribal children in Cebu City lambasted a Cebu-based child rights group for allegedly twisting the truth on the parents' knowledge about the Feb. 15 operation.
Philippine News Agency
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Thousands forced to evacuate as military bombs Quezon villages
At least 26,200 people have been forced to evacuate their homes as a result of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) continued aerial bombings across the Quezon province’s Bondoc Peninsula region.
Bulatlat
Despite pandemic, PH committed to human rights, greater good
The Philippines’ justice system endures the challenges of a global pandemic as the government remains committed to the human rights and greater good of its people.
Philippine News Agency
Press Freedom/ Freedom of expression
IN SUPPORT OF CONG CORRALES AND LADY ANN SALEM
A statement by Fellows of the 2011 UP-CMC Lopez Jaena Community Journalism Workshop
Mindanao Gold Star Daily associate editor Leonardo Vicente “Cong” B. Corrales is again under attack by enemies of press freedom and freedom of expression. Shady people behind Facebook page “Kamatooran” and “Uswag Radio Bukidnon” red-tagged Cong, an abominable act that puts our colleague in grave danger.
Kodao Productons
Martial Law
[Editorial] Edsa’s shining moments
The formal rejection last week of Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s election protest against Vice President Leni Robredo constituted a fitting prelude to today’s commemoration of the 35th year of the toppling of the dictatorship. Martial law survivors growing grayer by the year and still seeking (not necessarily financial) redress should deem it not only a small triumph—like a satisfying elbow to the ribs of one who should know his place but, coddled by his family’s overweening sense of entitlement, petulantly refuses to—but also a bright note in the enduring struggle for justice. The struggle yet continues; today’s commemoration of the Edsa People Power Revolt is an essential part of it.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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COVID-19
Cases
PH posts 1,557 new Covid-19 infections; active cases reach 30,970
The Philippines has recorded 1,557 additional new Covid-19 infections, raising the total case count to 566,420 on Wednesday.
According to the Department of Health (DOH), 30, 970 or 5.5 percent of this sum are active cases.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Department of Health
IATF/NTF COVID-19
PH offering to pay more for early delivery of Covid-19 vaccines – Galvez
The Philippines is offering to pay “a little higher” for Covid-19 vaccines as long as they will be delivered early, Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr., the vaccine czar, said in a pre-recorded briefing with President Rodrigo Duterte that aired on Wednesday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Regions
Luzon including NCR
As cases surge, 55 Pasay villages now under ‘localized ECQ’
The number of barangays (villages) placed under localized enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Pasay City has reached 55 due to the continuous surge of Covid-19 cases.
Philippine News Agency
Visayas
Biz leaders want vaccine purchase fast-tracked
AFTER President Rodrigo Duterte said placing the entire country under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ), the lightest quarantine status, would not be done until the vaccination program starts, business leaders called for the hastening of the vaccine acquisition. Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Felix Taguiam said local government units have been working hard to secure the vaccines.
Sunstar Cebu
Mindanao
6 staffers of infected South Cotabato governor test positive for coronavirus
Six staffers of South Cotabato Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. tested positive for SARS Cov2, the virus that causes COVID-19, just a few days after the governor got infected.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Mayor Sara apprehensive about placing Davao under MGCQ
Mayor Sara Duterte remains apprehensive about downgrading the quarantine status of Davao City from general community quarantine (GCQ) to modified GCQ (MGCQ), saying that bringing the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases down in the previous months was not easy.
MindaNews
Davao City may also receive Novavax vaccines
Davao City Health Office (CHO) acting head Dr. Ashley Lopez revealed on Wednesday that the local government may also receive a supply of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines manufactured by the US-based Novavax Inc. and Serum Institute of India.
MindaNews
World
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective, US FDA analysis finds
In an analysis released Wednesday, the US Food and Drug Administration said the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has met the requirements for emergency use authorization — another step toward the authorization of a third shot for the United States.
CNN
Diplomatic, Development and Private Sector
Incidents and Violations
FDA probes Mon Tulfo vaccination with smuggled Sinopharm doses
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating the unregulated vaccination of Special Envoy for Public Diplomacy to China Ramon Tulfo Jr, who earlier admitted receiving Sinopharm’s COVID-19 vaccine despite the lack of emergency approval in the Philippines.
Rappler
Editorial, Analysis, Opinion and Features
Confounding and confusing
Once again, President Duterte had to step in and end the confusion when he junked on Monday the proposal to place the entire country under the most relaxed of quarantine restrictions starting March 1, in a bid to inject more life into the badly battered economy.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines to probe use of illegal COVID-19 vaccines
The Philippines health ministry said on Wednesday (Feb 24) it will investigate the illegal use of unauthorised COVID-19 vaccines, after a presidential adviser admitted to receiving shots of a Sinopharm vaccine smuggled into the country.
Channel News Asia
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Monitor dismissed law enforcement execs: PRRD
President Rodrigo Duterte is eyeing the creation of a team dedicated to monitor government officials, particularly law enforcement officers, who have been dismissed from service.
Philippine News Agency
Duterte ‘undecided’ on VFA fate, seeks public opinion
“Undecided” on the fate of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the Philippines and the United States (US), President Rodrigo Duterte said he wants public input on the controversial defense deal.
Philippine News Agency
Palace says VP Robredo welcome to be among first Sinovac vaccine recipients
Vice President Leni Robredo is welcome to take Chinese firm Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine first to help boost the public’s confidence in inoculation, Malacañang said Wednesday.
CNN Philippines
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
AUDIT, GRAFT, AND CORRUPTION
US names Vico Sotto 'anticorruption champion'
The US State Department has named Pasig City Mayor Victor "Vico" Sotto among the world's "anticorruption champions" in its International Anticorruption Champions Award, which recognizes individuals who have demonstrated leadership, courage, and impact in preventing, exposing, and combating corruption.
Philippine News Agency
SC junks appeal of ex-DPWH exec in motorpool scam
The Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed the petitions filed by a former official of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) who was convicted by the Sandiganbayan in connection with the anomalous transactions involving the fictitious repair of government vehicles.
Philippine News Agency
BUDGET, FINANCE, and TAXATION
Treasury to raise P160B from sale of bills, bonds in March
The Bureau of the Treasury will offer P160 billion in bills and bonds in March to take advantage of excess domestic liquidity even as yields are expected to rise alongside rising rates of US treasuries.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
BUSINESS, ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT
Foreign investment pledges fell 71% in 2020
Amid the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic which caused business uncertainty and a recession, foreign investors’ commitments to set up shop in the Philippines fell 71 percent to P112.1 billion in 2020.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Extended GCQ to delay recovery
As the Philippines kept existing COVID-19 quarantine restrictions while awaiting mass vaccination to start, its gross domestic product (GDP) would likely grow at a slower pace in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the increase in output during the fourth quarter of 2020.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
SEC OKs AboitizPower’s P30-B bond shelf registration, health-care firm’s IPO plan
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a P30-billion bond shelf registration planned by Aboitiz Power Corp. and the P1-billion initial public offering (IPO) of hospital operator ACE Medical Center-Palawan.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
BUILD, BUILD, BUILD and PUBLIC WORKS
Tugade orders 'thorough' check of Tandag Airport
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade on Wednesday ordered a thorough check of the Tandag Airport facility in Surigao del Sur following the onslaught of Tropical Storm Auring.
Philippine News Agency
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
Armed Forces of the Philippines
New 3ID MSAB member takes oath
The new member of the 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division Multi-Sectoral Advisory Board (MSAB) member took oath in a ceremony held at SANDIWA Event Center, here, Friday, February 19, 2021.
Kalinaw News
27IB celebrates 51st Founding Anniversary
The 27th Infantry “ACTION” Battalion headed by its Commanding Officer LTC VICTORINO M SEÑO INF (GSC) PA celebrates its 51st Founding Anniversary on 20 February 2021 at Brgy Dalisay, Panabo City, DDN with the theme “Aksyon: Limangpu’t Isang Taong Kaibigan at kaagapay ng Mamamayan”.
Kalinaw News
Medical Mission at Farmers Registration isinagawa sa Toril District
Sa pagtutulungan ng kasundaluhan ng 73rd Infantry Battalion, BHW, BNS at LGU nagkaroon ng medical mission at registration ng farmers association sa Sitio Cabagayan, Brgy Sibulan, Toril District, Davao City nitong araw ng 23 Pebrero 2020.
Kalinaw News
Philippine National Police
NBI, CIDG to probe Commonwealth shootout
Justice Secretary Menardo I. Guevarra on Wednesday has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation to conduct a parallel investigation on the alleged "misencounter" between Philippine National Police (PNP) anti-illegal drug operatives and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agents on Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City late Wednesday afternoon.
Philippine News Agency
EDUCATION
Solon thumbs down bid for face-to-face classes sans vax
The chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education and Culture on Wednesday opposed the proposal to hold pilot face-to-face (F2F) classes in low-risk areas next month without the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccination program.
Philippine News Agency
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
ELECTION RELATED
Splitting Palawan favors plunderers–NDF
Splitting Palawan into three provinces will only further imperialist plunder and tighten the grip of political dynasties in the island.
Communist Party of the Philippines
‘Negros for Leni’ campaign to launch in bid to push Robredo into 2022 presidential race
A campaign for Vice President Leni Robredo to run for President in 2022 will be launched in this city on Thursday (Feb. 25), anniversary of the 1986 Edsa People Power Revolt.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Comelec to hold info drive to urge people to sign up
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to hold an information campaign on Friday (Feb. 26) to promote the ongoing nationwide voter registration in connection with the May 2022 national and local elections.
Philippine News Agency
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
SoCot pushes compensation scheme for use of resources
The provincial government of South Cotabato is pushing for the adoption of an innovative scheme that will provide proper compensation for the use of the area’s natural resources.
Philippine News Agency
LABOR
No intention to treat nurses as commodity: DOLE
An official of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday said it is not the intention of the department to treat nurses as commodity for the purpose of getting Covid-19 vaccines.
Philippine News Agency
LEGISLATIVE
Senate of the Philippines
House of Representatives
House panel approves satellite liberalization bill
A House of Representatives’ panel on Wednesday approved a measure allowing small-town internet service providers, schools, and civic organizations to use the country’s satellite orbital to provide internet service to the countryside.
Philippine News Agency
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
Landbank extends P62.32B in loans to help LGUs recover from pandemic
The state-run Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) has extended P62.32 billion in loans for projects aimed at local government units’ (LGUs) recovery from the health and socioeconomic crises inflicted by COVID-19.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
Directive on foreign funding won’t affect ‘legit NGOs’: Locsin
The Department of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) directive on foreign government funding would not affect “legit” non-government organizations (NGO) in the Philippines, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said on Wednesday.
Philippine News Agency
FOREIGN RELATIONS
West Philippine Sea
Fisherfolk slam China’s coast guard law
Fisherfolk group Pamalakaya held a protest action today at Manila Baywalk to denounce China’s coast guard law. The impending China’s coast guard law authorizes the Chinese coast guards to “take all necessary measures, including the use of weapons, when national sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction are being illegally infringed upon by foreign organizations or individuals at sea.”
Bulatlat
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
HOUSING and SETTLEMENT
POVERTY
SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
TRANSPORTATION
TOURISM
Delayed vaccine to spoil Filipinos' summer on already deserted beaches
Ysrael Dumasig, 30, is not looking forward to summer this year. Unlike in pre-pandemic years when his family would typically go on vacation, Dumasig said he would rather just stay home.
Philippine Star
DOT backs streamlining of travel requirements, uniform protocols
THE Department of Tourism (DOT) has welcomed the ongoing streamlining of travel procedures and requirements imposed by local government units (LGUs), saying this will help in the revival of domestic tourism, making it accessible to everyone.
Yahoo News
WATER and ENERGY
GNPower Mariveles coal plant unit goes on unplanned outage
ABOITIZ Power Corp. said on Wednesday that a unit of its 632-megawatt (MW) pulverized coal-fired power plant in Mariveles, Bataan went on an unexpected shutdown due to a damaged boiler.
Business World
Phishing fuels proliferation of profiteering practices in pandemic
Amid the great shift to digital platforms, online phishing and other related scams have been on the rise and the perpetrators are only getting even more ingenious.
Business Mirror
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