604 Teachers in Butuan City Disaffiliate, Withdraw Support from ACT; Commit to Prevent NPA Youth Recruitment
A total of 604 elementary and secondary teachers had disaffiliated and withdrew their support from the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) and committed to preventing the NPA youth recruitment during the seminar on National Security Concerns and Disaffiliation from ACT held at Agusan National High School, Butuan City on May 06, 2021.
Kalinaw News
Army continues its Peace Dialogue in Bukidnon
Army’s 72nd Infantry “Gabay” Battalion (72IB) under the leadership of Lt. Col. Jose C. Regonay Jr. continues its mandate in maintaining peace and order in the Province of Bukidnon. On May 08, 2021, the unit facilitated the conduct of Barangay Peace Dialogue to more or less 300 residents of Brgy Balocbocan, Kitaotao, Bukidnon.
Kalinaw News
Esperon lauds anti-communist project support
NATIONAL Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. touted the “phenomenal” outpouring of support for the anti-communist task force’s Barangay Development Program (BDP) that aims to free 822 neglected barangay (villages) from the clutches of communist terrorists.
Manila Times
Peace talks
Incidents/Operations
CPP-NPA members and supporters yield with war materiel in Nueva Ecija
5 former members of terrorist CPP-NPA and 4 supporters from local populace in Nueva Ecija have surrendered to authorities and yielded their firearms on May 6, 2021.
Kalinaw News
NPA rebel yields due to hardship, meaningless revolution
A regular member of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) and nine Milisya ng Bayan (MB) members surrendered to the government last May 6.
Philippine News Agency
Army-NPA clash, 1 rebel dies, 3 high-powered firearms seize
One (1) New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was killed and 3 high-powered firearms were seized by the troops of the 26th Infantry (Ever Onward) Battalion under the operational control of 403rd Infantry (Peacemaker) Brigade, 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division, Philippine Army during an encounter while conducting focused military operations at the hinterlands of Sitio Tamyang Brgy. Binicalan, San Luis, Agusan del Sur, today, May 08, 2021.
Kalinaw News
Suspected NPA rebel yields to soldiers, policemen in Zambales
A suspected communist rebel turned himself over to the authorities on Friday (May 7) after negotiating his surrender with government troops.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Reds eyed in Masbate blast that destroyed road construction equipment
A bucket-crawler type excavator used in the construction of a barangay road in Aroroy, Masbate was destroyed when an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by suspected communist rebels exploded on Saturday morning, police said Sunday.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
2 Negros NPA guerrilla fronts dismantled
The Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (ID) has dismantled two New People’s Army (NPA) guerrilla fronts in Negros. Maj. Cenon Pancito III, 3rd ID spokesman, said they dismantled the southeast and northern Negros Fronts of the Komiteng Rehiyonal Negros/Cebu/Bohol/Siquijor.
Philippine Star
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NTF-ELCAC to go 'full blast' on legal offensives after anti-terror law oral arguments
President Rodrigo Duterte's anti-communism task force is just waiting for the Supreme Court anti-terror law oral arguments to end before filing cases against organizations it believes are helping communist rebels, including cases to disqualify around nine groups from the 2022 elections.
Rappler
MARAWI
SOUTHEAST ASIA AND THE WORLD
For Asian American health workers, a dual battle with COVID-19 and racism rages on
Police reports of anti-Asian hate crimes in 26 big US cities and counties shot up 146 percent last year, while hate crimes overall rose 2 percent, according to California State University, San Bernardino’s Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism.
First Post
Myanmar junta designates shadow government as 'terrorist' group
Myanmar's junta has designated the rival National Unity Government (NUG) a terrorist group, blaming it for killings, bombings and arson, state media said on Saturday. After Myanmar's February 1 coup, a group of ousted lawmakers — many of them previously part of Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party — formed a shadow government.
Deutsche Welle
Morocco’s battle against Islamic jihadi terrorism
Like other countries in the area, Morocco suffers from a political virus emerging from failed states like Libya and unstable regimes in the Sahel belt.
Jewish News Syndicate
Accused Islamic State recruiter arrives in Australia from Turkey facing terrorism charges
A man wanted for suspected terrorism offences has been arrested in Melbourne upon his return to Australia. Mohamed Zuhbi arrived at Melbourne airport yesterday about 4pm after being deported by Turkey where he had served an 18-month prison sentence for joining Islamic State and other related crimes.
9 News
British man arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences in France released
Police have released a British man arrested at a French port on suspicion of plotting acts of terrorism. The 37-year-old man was arrested on April 28 within the British control zone in Coquelles, France, as part of a pre-planned operation by officers from Scotland Yard's Counter Terrorism Command.
The National News
Uyghur Editors’ Family Members Charge Chinese Documentary Misrepresents Them
Family members of former Uyghur textbook editors accused of incorporating ethnically charged and separatist views into classroom literature say a recent documentary on the topic produced and broadcast by a pro-Beijing media company grossly misrepresents them.
Voice of America News
US joins global drive to curb online extremism
The US will join a New Zealand-led global campaign to stamp out violent extremism online, the White House said, making a policy change two years after the administration of former president Donald Trump declined to participate.
The Straits Times
How parents can learn to recognize online radicalization and prevent tragedy – in 7 minutes
After their 21-year-old son allegedly shot and killed 23 people in an El Paso Walmart in 2019, his family publicly described his actions as attributable to “ideas and beliefs we do not accept or condone.” Such words are all too common from families whose children have committed terrible atrocities. Many parents believe their own child is incapable of violence, or trust that their own family values will be enough to protect their child from extremist and hateful beliefs.
AZ Central
Jacinda Ardern and Emmanuel Macron to co-chair Christchurch Call leaders' summit
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and French president Emmanuel Macron will co-chair a Christchurch Call leaders' summit next week. The Christchurch Call was initiated by Ardern in the wake of the Christchurch mosque shootings in March 2019 and aims to eliminate terrorist and violent extremist content online.
Stuff NZ
Saudi Arabia condemns Kabul blasts which kill 55, injure more than 150
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist incident that occurred as a result of explosions near a school in the Afghan capital, Kabul, which led to a number of deaths and injuries.
Arab News
UK aid cuts will leave tens of thousands of kids at risk of starvation: Charity
The UK’s plan to cut spending on helping feed children in impoverished countries by 80 percent compared with pre-pandemic levels will “leave tens of thousands of children hungry and at risk of starvation,” Save the Children has warned.
Arab News
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BARMM
More time needed to implement BARMM’s youth transition priority agenda
In mid-2019, the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) chief minister enjoined all the ministries and other government agencies to prepare their respective agendas for the duration of the region’s transition phase (i.e., from 2019 until the election of new officials in May 2022). One of these agencies was the Bangsamoro Youth Commission (BYC), the entity that was previously known for more than two decades as the Office for Bangsamoro Youth Affairs.
Manila Times
MAGUINDANAO AND COTABATO CITY
Sobejana calls for vigilance following Datu Paglas incident
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Gen. Cirilito Sobejana urged residents and local government officials in Maguindanao to be more vigilant following the botched attack of Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in Datu Paglas town on Saturday.
Philippine News Agency | Business World
Armed clash in Datu Paglas averted by talk between mayor and BIFF leader
At least 20 members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) under the Karialan faction were sighted in the market of Datu Paglas town in Maguindanao province at daybreak Saturday, causing tension in the area and the closure of a portion of the North Cotabato-Maguindanao highway, but armed confrontation was averted following a talk between the town mayor and the group’s leader.
Mindanews
Troops drive away BIFF gunmen from Maguindanao town market
Government troops, some in armored vehicles, drove yesterday dozens of heavily armed members of the Islamic State (IS)-linked Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) from a town market in Maguindanao where they had camped out overnight, stoking fears of another siege similar to the one that ravaged Marawi in May 2017.
Philippine Star
Youth organization, LGU Dangcagan and Army conduct Youth Leadership Summit in Cotabato
Propelling Our Inherited Nation Through our Youth (POINTY) INC. in collaboration with the Local Government Unit of Dangcagan and Army’s 72nd Infantry “Gabay” Battalion (72IB) facilitated and conducted the first “Dangcagan Youth Leadership Summit 2021” on May 05, 2021 and culminated on May 07, 2021 held at Dangcagan Central Elementary School.
Kalinaw News
P93-M subsidy for 64 Muslim schools
Sixty-four Standard Madrasah Curriculum (SMC) implementers under the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE) received P93.15 million on Friday as financial assistance from the Bangsamoro government.
Manila Times | Luwaran
LANAO PROVINCES
DICT installs free Wi-Fi sites in 2 Lanao del Norte towns
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has deployed free Wi-Fi Internet access points in two towns in Lanao del Norte under its “Free Wi-Fi for All” program.
Manila Bulletin
BASILAN
Alleged Abu Sayyaf member caught
A man suspected of being a member of the Abu Sayyaf terror group was arrested in Taguig on Friday.
Philippine Star
Fr. Rhoel Gallardo: Martyr for peace
Even faced with the most difficult of circumstances, Claretian missionary priest Rhoel Gallardo chose to look after the welfare of others, even if it meant risking his life.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
SULU
Sulu Task Force Covid-19 bans Eid’l Fitri gatherings
Congregational, group prayer, and other public and private social gatherings related to the celebration next week of Eid’l Fitri 2021 have been temporarily suspended in Sulu province.
Philippine News Agency
TAWI-TAWI
Father and son, woman shot dead during police ops in Tawi-tawi — PNP
A father and son were killed in a police operation after allegedly firing back at the police in a bid to evade arrest in a Tawi-tawi town on Sunday morning.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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DRUGS
Operations/ Incidents
PDEA hotline tip leads to arrest of drug suspect in Zambales
A tip received by the hotline of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Authority (PDEA) helped authorities track down a man included in the list of target drug personalities in Castillejos town.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
4 nabbed, P136-M 'shabu' seized in Parañaque, Las Piñas ops
Operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) arrested four persons, including an 18-year-old, who yielded suspected shabu with an estimated street value of PHP136 million in separate buy-bust operations in the cities of Parañaque and Las Piñas on Friday night.
Philippine News Agency
Recovery and Rehabilitation
ILLICIT FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES, AND AMMUNITION
CROSS-BORDER TRADING/ SMUGGLING/ COUNTERFEIT GOODS
BOC seizes P316-M worth of smuggled meat, fake goods
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Sunday reported the recent seizure of illegal items amounting to PHP316 million in Navotas and Pasay City.
Philippine News Agency
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
KIDNAPPING/ ABDUCTION
ILLEGAL GAMBLING
Illegal cockfight busted in Cabanatuan City; 5 men held
Police here arrested five people when they raided a place that was used for “tupada” or illegal cockfighting on Saturday (May 8). Police identified the suspects as Renato Capulong, Roberto Agapito, Norman Glor, Albert Dennis Alvares, and Salvador Cabrera, all from this city.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
ILLICIT FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS/ EXTORTION
DavOcc guv to ban treasure hunting
Davao Occidental Governor Claude Bautista will propose the banning of treasure hunting activities in the province to further protect its ancestral lands.
Philippine News Agency
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Construction of PNP facility, housing opposed
THE provincial government of Davao Occidental is opposing the proposed construction of the Philippine National Police (PNP) training facility and housing project inside the ancestral domain of Manobo and B’laan tribes in Barangay Kalbay here in the town of Jose Abad Santos (JAS).
Manila Times
LGU Loreto in Agusan del Sur and AFP collaborate to deliver services in remote IP community
More than 200 Indigenous Peoples from the Ata Manobo and Dibabawon tribe benefited from the “Tulong Bayanihan para sa Sambayanan” organized by the Municipal Government of Loreto, DILG-Loreto, and the 60th Infantry (Mediator) Battalion (60IB) at Sitio Nursery, Barangay Kasapa 1, Loreto, Agusan del Sur.
Kalinaw News
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‘Flexible’ and stretched too thin: How mothers deal with work and family in a pandemic
Working from home is a privilege not everyone can afford. It wasn’t even an option for blue-collar workers whose routines were brought to a screeching halt during the country’s first hard lockdown when major highways were emptied, factories were shut down and construction sites were abandoned.
Bulatlat
Delay on the cases of Bloody Sunday victims, an injustice – rights group
Karapatan Secretary General Cristina Palabay lamented that the justice department’s task force is not doing enough to resolve the extrajudicial killings in Calabarzon.
Bulatlat
'Hold Sinas accountable for his crimes’ – groups
Relatives of victims of human rights violations and rights advocates called for the imprisonment of Police Chief Gen. Debold Sinas who ended his service today, May 8.
Bulatlat
Press Freedom/ Freedom of expression
‘Digital native’ journalists urged to rise to challenges in pandemic reporting
As the world faces a “perfect storm of crises” ー the COVID-19 pandemic, attacks on media credibility, and online disinformation ー it is even more important now for young journalists to verify information they share online and in telling stories.
ABS- CBN News
Media coverage of elections
Media coverage of the money flow during elections can be better. PCIJ’s own experience as well as interviews with reporters who have covered several national and local elections reflect longstanding challenges.
Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism
Martial Law
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COVID-19
Cases
Philippines tops 1.1 million COVID-19 cases with 7,174 new infections
The Philippines' COVID-19 tally reached 1.1 million on Sunday, May 9, as more than 7,000 new cases were reported. The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed 7,174 new infections, bringing total COVID-19 cases in the country to 1,101,990.
Rappler
Department of Health
Duque says DOH to seek emergency use clearance for Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III has ordered his agency to seek emergency use authorization for Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccine so the country won't have to return a batch of donations from China, as the President had ordered following backlash over his inoculation with the brand.
ABS- CBN News
IATF/NTF COVID-19
IATF allows point-to-point travel from NCR Plus bubble
The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) has allowed point-to-point travel for residents from the National Capital Region Plus bubble as part of initial rules to spur tourism activities in the countryside, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT).
Philippine Star
Regions
Luzon including NCR
Apayao placed under MECQ until May 23
The province of Apayao has been placed under a more restrictive modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) for 14 days starting May 10 as coronavirus infections continue to threaten lives and livelihoods in the area.
Philippine News Agency
Visayas
Mindanao
In Davao City, tourists need to present negative RT-PCR results starting May 14
Tourists visiting Davao City will have to present negative results of their reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests before they can pass through the checkpoint in Marilog District starting May 14.
Mindanews
Zambo City placed under MECQ from May 8 to 14
The National Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging and Infectious Diseases (NIATF-EID) has placed this city under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) effective Saturday, May 8, until May 14.
Philippine News Agency
Zambo City logs highest Covid-19 recoveries, total cases
This city registered both the highest recoveries and number of cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) in the region, the Department of Health-Region 9 (DOH-9) said Saturday.
Philippine News Agency
World
Medical journal slams Indian government for 'squandering' early success on Covid-19
The Indian government has been blasted for ignoring warnings of a second wave, encouraging complacency, and failing to be transparent on Covid-19 data, in a scathing editorial in prestigious medical journal The Lancet.
CNN
Diplomatic, Development and Private Sector
WHO sends Philippines COVID-19 vaccines
The Philippines has received the single biggest delivery of COVID-19 vaccines from the World Health Organisation's COVAX facility, officials said.
Canberra Times
Incidents and Violations
Report local officials who fail to enforce mass gathering rules – DILG
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said the public can report local officials who fail to enforce rules on mass gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rappler
Editorial, Analysis, Opinion and Features
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
PRRD's canceled debate with Carpio not cowardice
Backing out of debate with retired Supreme Court senior associate justice Antonio Carpio is not tantamount to President Rodrigo Duterte being a coward, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo said on Saturday.
Philippine News Agency
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
No ‘arrest by default’ for people wearing masks improperly — Robredo
Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday said people who will be wearing masks improperly should not be arrested “by default,” which is in contrast to the order of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Robredo ‘seriously concerned’ over Duterte remark on PH arbitral win vs China
Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday expressed “serious concern” on the statement of President Rodrigo Duterte that the country’s win against China at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague is just a “piece of paper” to be thrown away in the wastebasket.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
AUDIT, GRAFT, AND CORRUPTION
BUDGET, FINANCE, and TAXATION
BSP seen to keep rates at record lows
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may keep interest rates at record lows this week amid the projected slow recovery from the pandemic-induced recession and steady inflation for the month of April.
Philippine Star
BUSINESS, ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT
Panelo sees more vibrant economy after March jobs recovery
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo on Saturday expressed confidence that the Philippine economy will be more robust after the country’s jobless rate in March fell to its lowest level since the start of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.
Philippine News Agency
BUILD, BUILD, BUILD and PUBLIC WORKS
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Strong winds destroy houses, crops in SouthCot
Strong winds battered parts of South Cotabato on Friday, destroying at least 130 houses, various structures and crops and toppling power lines and huge trees.
Mindanews
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
Armed Forces of the Philippines
25IB conducts “Tulong Bayanihan para sa Sambayanan” in New Corella, Davao del Norte
Charlie Company of 25th Infantry Battalion led by 1st Lieutenant Marlo D Bastasa, Company Commander, conducts “Tulong Bayanihan Para sa Sambayanan” with the theme “Kayang kaya at may Pag-asa basta’t Magkakaisa” to the residents of Sitio Ladeca, Barangay Sta. Fe, New Corella, Davao del Norte yesterday, 08 May 2021.
Kalinaw News
Community Pantry operates in Pantukan in Partnership with LGU, NGO, RPSB, SAF and 48th Infantry Battalion
A Community Pantry was conducted in partnership with 48th Infantry (Guardians) Battalion, Local Government Unit of Pantukan, Revitalized Police Sa Barangay (RPSB) of the Philippine National Police, 113rd Special Action Company (SAC) and Lucille Zumba Club at Purok Cebulida, Brgy Kingking, Pantukan, Davao de Oro on May 7, 2021.
Kalinaw News
Philippine National Police
Eleazar orders another reshuffle
Three days after he assumed as new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Gen. Guillermo Eleazar reshuffled more police officials.
Philippine News Agency
PNP awaits SC protocols on use of body cams: Eleazar
New Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar on Sunday said they are waiting for the Supreme Court (SC) to approve the protocols that will guide law enforcers on the proper use of body-worn cameras in their operations.
Philippine News Agency
EDUCATION
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
ELECTION RELATED
Voters’ registration extension beyond September 30 unlikely
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is unlikely to extend the nationwide registration period beyond the September 30, 2021 deadline as there are other things to prepare aside from the voters’ list.
Philippine News Agency
Issuance of voter’s certification resumes May 10
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will resume the issuance of voter’s certification in its main office in Intramuros, Manila on May 10, its spokesperson, James Jimenez, said Saturday.
Philippine News Agency
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DILG warns 20 LGUs over illegal fishing
The Department of the Interior and Local Government issued stern warnings to 20 local government units for Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing (IUUF) and reminded them to strengthen the enforcement of the Philippine Fisheries Code and other existing policies for the protection of coastal communities and fishing folks within their jurisdiction or face administrative sanctions.
Manila Standard
LABOR
Gov’t hyping employment gains to avoid giving more ayuda, stimulus – IBON
The economic managers are overstating employment gains to cover up the harsh impact of their refusal to give more cash aid and meaningfully stimulate the economy, said research group IBON. Latest labor force figures show that Filipinos are not regaining their jobs and incomes and, on the contrary, are desperately trying to make a living in whatever way they can.
Kodao Productons
LEGISLATIVE
Senate of the Philippines
Steady vax supply another way to honor front-liners
The expected arrival of more doses of Covid-19 vaccines this month will ensure that more Filipinos, particularly front-liners and vulnerable sectors, will be given the necessary protection against the disease.
Philippine News Agency
IATF urged to include PH athletes in gov’t priority list for vaccination
Senator Francis Tolentino appealed to the Inter-Agency Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases to include Filipino athletes in the government’s priority list for its vaccination program against COVID-19.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Defensor: DOH execs may face raps for ‘disadvantageous’ remdesivir purchases
Anakalusugan Partylist Rep. Mike Defensor on Sunday warned that executive officials of the Department of Health (DOH), whether they profited or not, may face criminal charges if they insist on procuring supplies of the drug remdesivir.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
House of Representatives
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
18 LGUs complete ‘ayuda’ distribution
With still six days left before deadline, 18 local government units in the National Capital Region (NCR) Plus have already completed their distribution of “ayuda” (assistance) to beneficiaries of enhanced community quarantine cash aid.
Philippine News Agency
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
FOREIGN RELATIONS
West Philippine Sea
Carpio: Arbitral ruling in West Philippine Sea no mere scrap of paper
Retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio on Saturday asserted that the Philippines' arbitral victory that invalidated China's sweeping claims to the West Philippine Sea is no mere piece of paper as claimed by President Rodrigo Duterte.
ABS-CBN News
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
HOUSING and SETTLEMENT
POVERTY
SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
TRANSPORTATION
LTO-CAR reminds compliance with vehicle load limit
The Land Transportation Office in the Cordillera Administrative Region (LTO-CAR) has reminded the public anew to observe the maximum load limit of vehicles, saying going beyond the capacity has been among the causes of accidents.
Philippine News Agency
TOURISM
WATER and ENERGY
Aboitiz Power eyes ‘blockchain trading opportunity’ in RE
The blockchain-enabled trading of electricity within communities or aggregate of end-users can thrive if there would be viable policy and regulatory frameworks to support it, according to Aboitiz Power Corporation, especially in freely allowing the flourishing of micro-grids and even the net metering program for renewable energy (RE) as a way to break down cost barriers for consumers.
Manila Bulletin
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