CHR probes alleged fake ‘mass surrenders’ of NPA rebels in Bulacan
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said it has started an investigation into the alleged fake ‘mass surrenders’ of some 244 communist New Peoples Army (NPA) rebels in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan last April 30.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Red-tagging: It’s like ‘living with a target on your head’
When the police came for her at dawn on Dec. 10, Lady Ann Salem said she felt only deja vu. Not because it had happened to her before, but because she had written or edited stories for Manila Today about the ordeal of those who did: Reina Nasino, Frenchie Cumpio, and Amanda Echanis. They were women involved in community work who had been branded as communists, then arrested on charges of illegal possession of firearms and explosives.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Continuous multi-sectoral cooperation facilitates fall of Communist NPA Terrorists in Central Luzon
Komiteng Larangang Gerilya (KLG) Sierra Madre of Communist NPA Terrorists operating in the provinces of Aurora, Nueva Ecija and parts of Nueva Vizcaya was declared as disintegrated and destructed, in the span of less than two years after the fall of two other Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) in 2019 and 2020.
Kalinaw News
Peace talks
Terror list may affect future peace negotiations
EACE advocates and political analysts on Sunday said labeling consultants of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) terrorists could affect peace talks with Maoist rebels in the future, beyond President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s term.
Business World
Incidents/Operations
Manhunt on vs. alleged NPA rebels linked to NegOr killings
A manhunt is underway against suspected members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) who allegedly killed five persons in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar said on Sunday.
Philippine News Agency | Manila Standard
‘Notorious’ NPA leader in Caraga nabbed in Cebu
The Police Regional Office in the Caraga Region (PRO-13) announced the arrest of a ranking New People’s Army (NPA) officer during a manhunt operation in Poblacion 3, Carcar City, Cebu on Friday.
Philippine News Agency
19 NPA rebels surrender in Kabankalan
Nineteen insurgents from the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to government authorities in Barangay Tapi, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental. According to the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO), the former rebels were part of the South Western Front Komiteng Rehiyon-Negros, Cebu, Bohol, in Siquijor.
Panay News
Army troops foil bomb plots of CPP-NPA-NDF in Isabela
The 98th Infantry (Masinag) Battalion troopers recovered 28 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) while responding to reports from concerned citizens of Sitio Divisoria, Brgy Dibuluan, San Mariano, Isabela on 13 May 2021. The IEDs recovered were with blasting caps and detonating cords composed of 13 Caps IEDs with 8 inches in diameter and 7 inches long with an estimated weight of 4 to 5 kilograms each; and 15 Caps IEDs with 6 inches in diameter and 8 inches long weighing 2 to 3 kilograms that were left in the area by the CPP-NPA-NDF members. These IEDs can possibly harm innocent civilians and can blow up a bridge. According to the concerned citizens, the IEDs were supposed to be used against government forces, government flagship projects, and other development projects in the region.
Kalinaw News
Army clashes with CPP NPA Terrorists in Southern Iloilo
Government troops conducting combat operations encountered 30 members of NPA Southern Front at about 9:46 in the morning on May 15, 2021 in Brgy. Alimodias, Miagao, Iloilo. The 30-minute firefight, transpired between the operating troops of the 61st Infantry (Hunter) Battalion (61IB) and members of Suyak (SDG) Platoon, Southern Front, Komiteng Rehiyon-Panay under Joven Ceralvo, AKA Lex. Elements of the 61IB responded to the information given by the residents on suspicious individuals who were believed to be members of terrorist groups.
Kalinaw News
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Legal debates on anti-terrorism law cases resume May 17 — SC
The Supreme Court’s (SC) online oral arguments on 37 petitions against the constitutionality of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) will resume Monday afternoon, May 17. Expected to present their views are the two SC-appointed “friends of the court” – retired Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno and retired Associate Justice Francis H. Jardeleza.
Manila Bulletin
Anti-Terrorism Act foes ask SC: Stop Esperon testimony
Several petitioners contesting the constitutionality of the antiterrorism law have asked the Supreme Court to discontinue the red-tagging by National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. right in the high tribunal itself.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Inclusion of NDF peace consultants in list of ‘terrorists’ alarms church group
A group of church organizations expressed alarm over the inclusion of peace consultants of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) in the Anti-Terrorism Council’s list of alleged terrorists.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
MARAWI
SOUTHEAST ASIA AND THE WORLD
US joins global push against violent extremism online
Two years after a white supremacist in New Zealand livestreamed the slaughter of 51 Muslim worshippers on Facebook, French President Emmanuel Macron says the Internet continues to be be used by terrorists as a weapon to propagate hate.
Arab News
New Zealand PM calls for "ethical algorithms" to fight online extremism
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Saturday called on Big Tech to focus on the "ethical use of algorithms" to prevent social media users from becoming radicalized into extremist behavior.
Axios
Nigeria: Religious Extremism Fueling Violence
Escalating bloodshed in Nigeria is fueled in part by religious extremism – and the United States must recognize this in order to achieve peace, says the former U.S. religious freedom ambassador.
Eurasia Review
USA's domestic extremism worst in over two decades, reveals new federal report
United States is witnessing a surge in domestic terrorism and a new federal report claims the current situation is the gravest in over 24 years. The report, released jointly by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Homeland Security claims that killings in 2019 by domestic extremists in the country were the worst seen in the States over the last two decades.
World Is One News (WION)
Extremism in Africa
As the world focus is on fighting the spread of COVID-19, the virus threat has done little to stop terror attacks in sub-Saharan Africa. Seven of the ten countries with the largest increases in terrorism deaths in 2020 were in sub-Saharan Africa, according to the Global Terrorism Index.
CTGN America
To curb ethnic riots, ex-intel officers volunteer to spy on extremists online
As the deadly rockets fell and Israeli cities began their descent into chaos, a network of former Israeli army intelligence officers went to work. They had picked up their digital spying skills in the service while monitoring Palestinian society, years of duty spent scanning the web, lurking on social media and infiltrating messaging groups.
Times of Israel
Journalists accuse Israel of ‘practicing terrorism’ after media buildings destroyed
Journalists whose offices were destroyed in ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip said Saturday that Tel Aviv is following a policy of terrorism against Palestinian journalists and is seeking to silence the Palestinian voice.
Anadolu Agency
The Islamic State Is in Congo. What Now?
On March 10, the U.S. State Department designated the Islamic State’s affiliate in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (ISIS-DRC) a foreign terrorist organization and the group’s leader, Musa Baluku, a specially designated global terrorist. It is the latest and most prominent acknowledgment that the Baluku-led faction of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) is part of the Islamic State’s global enterprise. Yet the ADF’s links to the Islamic State are highly contentious among Congo watchers. For example, a U.N. Group of Experts report released in December 2020 denied ties between the Islamic State and the ADF.
Lawfare Blog
Terrorist threat to transport after lockdown: Insurer warns of opportunity for extremists
The end of the coronavirus lockdown in the UK could allow terrorists to strike against public transport, an insurer said. A risk assessment said transport centres would be among the first places where people would gather again, making easy targets for extremists.
The National News
British extremist who spread hatred of minorities admits terrorism charges
An extremist who encouraged fellow users of right-wing chat groups to carry out attacks on ethnic minorities has admitted 16 terrorism offences. Michael Nugent, 37, ran a number of groups on the messaging app Telegram, where he expressed his hatred of minorities and shared an edited video of the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings in New Zealand.
The National News
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BARMM
Only 3 weeks left for Congress to decide on Bangsamoro transition extension
The Senate Committee on Local Government on Friday ended its hearings on the two bills seeking the extension of the transition period in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) until June 30, 2025 instead of 2022, with Majority Leader Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri vowing that he and committee chair Francis Tolentino and other members “will make this happen.”
Mindanews
BIFF attacks meant to derail BARMM gains – CSO
The series of armed attacks mounted this year by a breakaway Moro armed group should not deter the Bangsamoro autonomous government from pursuing its gains in the peace settlement, according to one of the lead groups seeking an extension of the transition government in Moro areas.
Business Mirror
[Opinion] An opportunity missed is an opportunity lost
Mr. Chair, highly-esteemed members of the Senate, to my colleagues in government, and also to the members of the Bangsamoro government, and to everyone attending and watching today’s hearing, a good day to all, Eid Al-Fitr Mubarak to our Muslim brothers, Hariraya.
Mindanews
MAGUINDANAO AND COTABATO CITY
PNP declares ‘enhanced’ offensive vs. BIFF
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar on Sunday ordered police units to intensify offensive against the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF).
Philippine News Agency | Manila Standard
2 BIFF militants killed in a relentless military offensives in Maguindanao
Two members of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters were killed during an encounter with the military on May 16, 2021. According to Lieutenant General Corleto Vinluan, Jr., Commander, Western Mindanao Command, the troops of the Joint Task Force Central were conducting focused military operation when they encountered the terrorists in Barangay Mao, Datu Paglas, Maguindanao at about 6:00 a.m.
Kalinaw News | NDBC News
SP NorthCot to probe spoilage of 348 doses of vaccines vs COVID-19
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of North Cotabato will conduct an inquiry into the spoilage of 348 doses of the Sinovac-manufactured vaccines intended for senior citizens in Makilala, North Cotabato.
Mindanews
Cusi on spoilage of 348 Sinovac jabs due to power outage: 'We cannot afford negligence'
Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso Cusi has reiterated his directive to local power stakeholders to ensure “reliable and stable” supply of electricity for the cold storage needs of sensitive coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines.
Manila Bulletin
[Opinion] Vaccine champions: Doctor to the Barrio cites challenges faced by isolated areas
When I first arrived in Datu Blah Sinsuat, Maguindanao, I was amazed by its pristine waters and majestic mountains. It was exhilarating for me since I am an outdoor person and love to go mountain climbing. As days went by and my euphoria subsided, I found out that the health situation there is far more difficult than I have imagined.
Manila Bulletin
Cotabato City lists 13 new COVID-19 infections, BARMM has 27
Thirteen new infections are listed in this city as the Bangsamoro Region listed 27 new infection today. Of the 27 regionawide list, 10 were also listed in Maguindanao. The Bangsamoro IATF also listed 16 patients to have recovered and the total death now is 218.
NDBC News
LANAO PROVINCES
Lanao del Sur anti-crime ops: 1 killed, 15 arrested
One person was killed and 15 others were arrested in an anti-crime sweep in Lanao del Sur on Friday. Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., Western Mindanao Command commander, in a statement, said, “Operating troops conducted three consecutive operations at Sitio Kabaturan, Barangay Miculabo, Picong, Lanao del Sur to serve search warrants against armed lawless group personalities identified as Kareem Usop Abedin, Camar Mauyag and Emen Parte.”
Manila Times
BASILAN
3 Abu Sayyaf terrorists neutralize in a clash in Basilan
Three Basilan-based Abu Sayyaf members were killed in an encounter with the troops of Joint Task Force-Basilan on May 16, 2021. Based on the report from the JTF-Basilan Commander Brig. Gen. Domingo Gobway, the troops encountered eight Abu Sayyaf members under Abu Sayyaf-Sub-leader Pasil Bayali at Sitio Kura-Kura, Barangay Baiwas, Sumisip, Basilan around 7:40 in the morning. A 30-minute firefight ensued after which the terrorists withdrew in different directions. The reinforcing troops linked-up with the engaged troops and recovered two terrorist cadavers and are still verifying the identification of the slain terrorists.
Kalinaw News
SULU
TAWI-TAWI
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DRUGS
Operations/ Incidents
PNP probes condo marijuana ‘farms’; eyes closer ties with PDEA
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar on Sunday ordered an investigation into whether drug syndicates have shifted their operations to cultivating marijuana plants in condominiums.
Philippine News Agency
Taguig buy-bust yields P13.6-M worth of shabu
Police and anti-narcotics agents have arrested two suspected drug pushers and seized some PHP13.6 million worth of shabu in a buy-bust operation in Taguig City on Saturday.
Philippine News Agency
2 drug dens dismantled; 12 suspects nabbed in Zambales
Operatives dismantled two suspected drug dens that led to the arrest of 12 drug personalities during simultaneous operations in Subic, Zambales on Sunday.
Philippine News Agency
P3.4-M shabu seized in Naga City
The Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) on Saturday confiscated some PHP3.4 million worth of suspected shabu from two high-value targets (HVT) in a drug sting in Naga City.
Philippine News Agency
Recovery and Rehabilitation
ILLICIT FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES, AND AMMUNITION
CROSS-BORDER TRADING/ SMUGGLING/ COUNTERFEIT GOODS
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
KIDNAPPING/ ABDUCTION
ILLEGAL GAMBLING
ILLICIT FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS/ EXTORTION
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1.3K ARBs from Panay, Guimaras receive land patents
A total of 1,322 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) from Panay and Guimaras received their Emancipation Patents (EPs) and Certificate of Land Ownership Awards (CLOAs) during the distribution ceremony held at the Sara National High School in Sara, Iloilo on Saturday.
Philippine News Agency
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CPP denounces Israel’s terrorist air strikes, shelling against Gaza
The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) today condemned the Israel government and defense forces for its terrorist air strikes and ground shelling of the highly populated Gaza Strip over the past four days killing more than 100 Palestinians.
Communist Party of the Philippines
Press Freedom/ Freedom of expression
Martial Law
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COVID-19
Cases
PH logs 5,790 new COVID-19 cases, 140 deaths — DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday reported 5,790 new COVID-19 cases that brought the country’s caseload to 1,143,963.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Department of Health
IATF/NTF COVID-19
Regions
Luzon including NCR
Tarlac retains strict border control, selective liquor ban
The provincial government of Tarlac has decided to maintain its strict policy on the entry of residents from other provinces and cities as well as the liquor ban in its capital city and six towns.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Visayas
Bacolod City rolls out Covid-19 jabs in 24 vax centers
Some 24 vaccination centers here are rolling out coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) jabs, particularly the recently-delivered AstraZeneca brand, from May 14 to 21.
Philippine News Agency
Western Visayas seeks travel ban for 7 days
The Western Visayas Inter-Agency Task Force (RIATF) is seeking the approval of the national task force for a seven-day suspension of trips from Panay to Negros Occidental.
Philippine News Agency
Mindanao
13.7K Zambo City residents vaccinated
The City Health Office (CHO) said some 13,795 residents from three priority groups have been inoculated against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) as of Friday.
Philippine News Agency
World
The outlook is brighter for the US on Covid-19. It's why school life may return to almost-normal in the fall
This week marked a major shift for the Covid-19 pandemic in the United States, and much of American life -- including the classroom -- could soon start to look much the way it did pre-pandemic. After more than a year in which many students were learning remotely, children and educators should expect to return to in-person and full-time classes, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky told ABC on Friday.
CNN
Diplomatic, Development and Private Sector
PH average daily Covid-19 cases drop by 10%: OCTA
The country logged a seven-day average of 6,191 new Covid-19 cases — 10 percent lower than the previous week. The latest monitoring report by OCTA Research released Saturday night said the figures covered the period May 9 to 15
Philippine News Agency
Govt receives P5.7-M in US med supplies
MEDICAL clinics, hospitals, rural health units and municipal health offices in four provinces, the National Capital Region (NCR or Metro Manila) and Zamboanga City battling Covid-19 have been allotted P5.7-million worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical supplies by the US military.
Manila Times
Incidents and Violations
Editorial, Analysis, Opinion and Features
[Editorial] Blistering days
On Tuesday, in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, a driver suffered a heart attack while aboard his vehicle, causing the truck to barrel into a queue of people waiting to receive their ayuda from the city government. It was a double tragedy — the 57-year-old driver dead on arrival at the hospital and one in the impoverished crowd getting killed, while five others were injured. An initial police statement said the driver suffered from heatstroke, while later reports said it was a heart attack — which can be triggered by very high heat or extreme changes in temperature.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Palace ‘saddened’ by PGH fire; calls for emergency donations
Malacañang is “saddened” after a fire hit the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) on Taft Avenue, Manila early morning on Sunday.
Philippine News Agency
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
Robredo still mulling over options for 2022
While saying that she remained open to running for President in next year’s elections, Vice President Leni Robredo admitted on Sunday that she was “more attracted” to a local post, adding that she was still considering her options.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
AUDIT, GRAFT, AND CORRUPTION
BUDGET, FINANCE, and TAXATION
BSP, banks testing new payments framework
The Philippine economy can expect to see faster, more efficient and safer transactions and money transfers once an improved payments framework is adopted fully by the central bank and its private sector partners, according to the country’s chief financial regulator.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Gov’t debt payments ballooned in Q1
Alongside rising borrowings mainly through short-dated securities issuance locally, the national government paid P521.5 billion in debt in the first quarter of the year, 53-percent bigger year-on-year.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Budget utilization quicker in Jan-Apr
The budget use of government agencies accelerated in the first four months of the year, data from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) showed over the weekend.
From January to April, agencies used P699.96 billion of the P822.41 billion issued under the Notice of Cash Allocation (NCA), resulting in an 85-percent utilization rate, up from 58 percent in 2020.
Manila Times
BUSINESS, ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT
Loans to MSMEs under credit guarantee scheme hit P 7B
Total loans extended to small businesses under a government guarantee program has been rising steadily, which will, in turn, help Filipino entrepreneurs weather the ongoing pandemic, according to the central bank.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
BUILD, BUILD, BUILD and PUBLIC WORKS
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Govt urged to use unspent ₧19-B calamity fund for PGH
THE Duterte administration was prodded over the weekend to tap the unused P19.445-billion 2020-2021 calamity fund to promptly repair the fire-damaged Philippine General Hospital (PGH).
Business Mirror
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
Armed Forces of the Philippines
Duterte names Centino new PH Army chief
President Rodrigo Duterte has named incumbent 4th Infantry Division commander Maj. Gen. Andres Centino as the new head of the Philippine Army (PA).
Philippine News Agency
Philippine National Police
NegOcc police probes cops sleeping on duty, stinking station
The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) has launched an investigation into the personnel of E.B. Magalona Municipal Police Station (MPS) who were found sleeping on the job and also failed to maintain the cleanliness of their workplace.
Philippine News Agency
EDUCATION
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Transforming PH industries through 5G+
COVID-19 is digitally transforming how we live and work. Amid this evolution, highly digital sectors such as e-commerce emerged as transformation leaders while physically intensive ones like energy, mining and shipping were more adversely impacted. Yet, the need to transform is greater for physical industries; they must invest more heavily and strategically in Industry 4.0 capabilities to withstand future disruptions
Philippine Daily Inquirer
ELECTION RELATED
PDP-Laban releases video revealing Pacquiao also defended Duterte in his critique of WPS issue
Sen. Manny Pacquiao, a 2022 presidential hopeful, recently took a barrage of barbs from former Palace spokesperson Sal Panelo, popular pastor Apollo Quiboloy, and other administration supporters for apparently criticizing President Rodrigo Duterte over the West Philippine Sea issue.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Raising the bars of election integrity
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) began last Friday its public information campaign for the holding of the May 9, 2022 national and local elections. Unlike previous elections, these forthcoming elections will definitely be the most challenging one for Comelec. The Comelec will be holding our electoral exercises under a completely new environment due to the continuing public health threats posed by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, the same Smartmatic automated election machines and technology will be used again.
Philippine Star
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Filipinos told to take action vs global warming as nation swelters
Manila Bishop Broderick Pabillo on Sunday urged Filipinos to care for the environment as the country experienced a sweltering summer and climate disasters, according to him, are exacerbated by mining activities.
ABS- CBN News
LABOR
LEGISLATIVE
Senate of the Philippines
Fast-track vaccine rollout to reach herd immunity, Go urges gov’t
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has expressed optimism that there is “light at the end of the tunnel”, calling on the government to fast-track the vaccination against Covid-19 of least 70 million Filipinos and achieve herd immunity by end of 2021.
Philippine News Agency
House of Representatives
House resumes session Monday; Bayanihan 3, COVID-19 aid to be tackled
The House of Representatives will be tackling several must-pass bills when it resumes session on Monday, Speaker Lord Allan Velasco said Sunday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
House priorities: Bayanihan 3, Leonen impeachment
The impeachment complaint against Supreme Court Justice Marvic Leonen and the proposed P405.6-billion economic stimulus package Bayanihan 3 will be among the priority measures of the House of Representatives when it resumes session today.
Philippine Star
House panel sets priority: Tax POGOs, e-cockfight
Albay Rep. Joey Salceda, chairman of the committee on ways and means, on Sunday said the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act, military pension reform and tax enforcement would be the prioritiy bills that the House panel would take up.
Manila Standard
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
FOREIGN RELATIONS
West Philippine Sea
San Beda alumni urge Duterte to retract West Philippine Sea remarks
A number of San Beda graduates called on their fellow alumnus President Rodrigo Duterte to take a clear stand against China's encroachment in the West Philippine Sea. In a "fraternal statement of concern" released on Sunday, May 16, at least 129 San Beda alumni urged Duterte to retract his statement belittling the historic 2016 Hague ruling that gave the Philippines a legal victory against China's claims to its waters.
Rappler
Philippine presidents and the West Philippine Sea
The Philippines’ commitment to international law and regional stability is challenged by the South China Sea issue. According to a study entitled “Into China’s Rough Seas: Troubled Maritime Institutions in the West Philippine Sea – Implications for Philippine National Security” written by Rhisan Mae E. Morales of Ateneo de Davao University, different administrations of the Philippine government embarked on various measures fundamentally inclined to the principle of its foreign policy that ensures the integrity of its national territory and sovereignty.
Philippine Star
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
DA leads stakeholders’ summit to boost food security efforts
The Department of Agriculture (DA) convenes the 2021 National Food Security Summit (NFFS) on May 18-19, 2021 to address major challenges and enhance physical and economic access of every Filipino to sufficient, safe, nutritious, and affordable food.
Philippine Information Agency
HOUSING and SETTLEMENT
Prices of building materials continue to climb
Wholesale prices of building materials in Metro Manila continued to climb, rising at their fastest pace since the start of the pandemic last year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.
Philippine Star
POVERTY
SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
TRANSPORTATION
TOURISM
World body opposes ‘vaccine tourism’
Developed economies are asked to refrain from using their surplus of vaccines to attract tourists to visit their countries, as this may risk the recovery of travel in developing nations struggling to purchase doses.
Philippine Star
DOT reopens 2 historic sites in Intramuros
The Department of Tourism (DOT) will reopen today two historic attractions in Intramuros in an effort to restart travel activities in Metro Manila. Fort Santiago and Baluarte de San Diego will resume operations after the Walled City was shut down to tourists for almost two months.
Philippine Star
WATER and ENERGY
Davao Light ‘listening’ amid call for Nordeco takeover
THE electric cooperative distributing power in most parts of Davao del Norte, including the popular tourist destination Samal and the growing capital city of Tagum, said there is no ongoing formal talks on a possible takeover of Aboitiz Power Corp.’s Davao utility of their franchise area despite a call from consumers.
Business World
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