1st-APLUMA NEWS SUMMARY FOR DEC. 4, 2010
Posted by unang apluma on Friday, December 3, 2010
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BROADSHEETS
PHIL. DAILY INQUIRER -- 18-day Christmas truce
MANILA BULLETIN -- No TRO on Ping's arrest
PHILIPPINE STAR -- Longest Christmas truce
DAILY TRIBUNE -- Lacson loses CA case; arrest order still on
TABLOIDS
PEOPLE’S JOURNAL -- Lacson dealt another blow
ABANTE -- PNoy paiba-iba ng chikas!
PILIPINO STAR NGAYON --'No shoot-to-kill kay Ping'
PEOPLES TONIGHT -- Snake rapes woman!
ISSUES MONITORING
On Congress
The chairman of the House appropriations committee sees no problem with reconciling the congressmen’s and the senators’ versions of the proposed P1.645-trillion national budget for next year. Cavite Rep. Joseph Emilio Abaya said yesterday he expects smooth discussions in the bicameral conference on the budget early next week. “The chairman of the Senate finance committee is Senator (Franklin) Drilon and we come from the same party. There should be no problem in engaging in constructive discussions,” he said.(Philstar)
On ceasefire
The government and communist rebels have agreed to a 19-day ceasefire during the Christmas season to allow discussions for the resumption of formal peace talks. Government chief negotiator Alexander Padilla made the announcement yesterday in the bid to end the decades-long conflict with the Communist Party of the Philippines–New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) that has claimed thousands of lives. Padilla said the ceasefire would start on Dec. 16 and last until Jan. 3 – the longest ceasefire with the CPP-NPA in 10 years – during which representatives from the government and communist rebels would be sitting down for formal talks for the first time in five years. (Philstar)
On SALN
A Cabinet member has 15 cars while some have millions in cash deposited in banks. These are some of the interesting details in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) of President Aquino’s official family. But some officials have not yet submitted their SALN. They are Budget Secretary Florencio Abad and his daughter, Presidential Management Staff chief Julia Abad, Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo, Secretary of Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office Ricky Carandang, Transportation Secretary Jose de Jesus, Commission on Higher Education chairperson Patricia Licuanan, National Economic and Development Authority director general Cayetano Paderanga Jr. and Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Deles.(Philstar)
On Lacson
There is no more legal hurdle for the arrest of Sen. Panfilo Lacson for the murders of publicist Salvador Dacer and his driver Emmanuel Corbito in November 2000. The Court of Appeals (CA) has junked the bid of the fugitive lawmaker for freedom pending trial of the case lodged against him in a Manila court in connection with the double murder case. In a two-page resolution promulgated on Nov. 26 but released only yesterday, the Sixth Division of the appellate court denied Lacson’s application for the issuance of a temporary restraining order against an arrest warrant issued by Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 18. (Philstar)
On travel advisory
Australia revised and reissued yesterday its travel advisory on the Philippines, removing the reference to “imminent” threat of terrorist attack in Manila, but the overall level of travel advice has not changed. The main change in the travel advisory was the removal of the language that was added on the Nov. 2 travel advice referring to imminent threat of terrorist attack in Manila. In its Nov. 2 advisory, Australia said reliable reports indicate that terrorist attacks may be imminent in Manila, including places frequented by foreigners such as large shopping malls and convention centers. (Philstar)
On Grand Lotto
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) reported yesterday that the winner of the P741,176,323.20 jackpot of the 6/55 Grand Lotto online lottery draw last Monday has not yet claimed the prize. “The winner has not yet claimed his or her prize,” said PCSO spokesman Manny Garcia. The lucky winner bought the ticket with the winning number combination 11-16-42-47-31-37 at the Nicetas Garcia outlet at the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) in Olongapo City. (Philstar)
On hostage crisis
Malacañang yesterday welcomed the decision of the Hong Kong government to conduct public inquest proceedings on the bungled hostage crisis at Quirino Grandstand last August, but hopes this would be fair and thorough. “We don’t want to be bold in telling the Hong Kong authorities on what they should do, but we hope that the inquest would be objective and that only evidence gathered would be the basis of their conclusions,” Undersecretary Abigail Valte said. The deputy presidential spokesperson clarified that the Philippine government side has not yet been notified of the inquest, which will be held for 25 days starting February next year.(Philstar)
On Morong 43
Justice Secretary Leila de Lima believes the arrest of 43 health workers suspected of being New People’s Army rebels in Morong, Rizal last February was defective. Speaking to reporters, De Lima said she would submit another recommendation to President Aquino to find closure to the case. “We are continuing to find means to address this matter and to address the plea of their relatives for their release,” she said.(Philstar)
PHIL. DAILY INQUIRER -- 18-day Christmas truce
MANILA BULLETIN -- No TRO on Ping's arrest
PHILIPPINE STAR -- Longest Christmas truce
DAILY TRIBUNE -- Lacson loses CA case; arrest order still on
TABLOIDS
PEOPLE’S JOURNAL -- Lacson dealt another blow
ABANTE -- PNoy paiba-iba ng chikas!
PILIPINO STAR NGAYON --'No shoot-to-kill kay Ping'
PEOPLES TONIGHT -- Snake rapes woman!
ISSUES MONITORING
On Congress
The chairman of the House appropriations committee sees no problem with reconciling the congressmen’s and the senators’ versions of the proposed P1.645-trillion national budget for next year. Cavite Rep. Joseph Emilio Abaya said yesterday he expects smooth discussions in the bicameral conference on the budget early next week. “The chairman of the Senate finance committee is Senator (Franklin) Drilon and we come from the same party. There should be no problem in engaging in constructive discussions,” he said.(Philstar)
On ceasefire
The government and communist rebels have agreed to a 19-day ceasefire during the Christmas season to allow discussions for the resumption of formal peace talks. Government chief negotiator Alexander Padilla made the announcement yesterday in the bid to end the decades-long conflict with the Communist Party of the Philippines–New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) that has claimed thousands of lives. Padilla said the ceasefire would start on Dec. 16 and last until Jan. 3 – the longest ceasefire with the CPP-NPA in 10 years – during which representatives from the government and communist rebels would be sitting down for formal talks for the first time in five years. (Philstar)
On SALN
A Cabinet member has 15 cars while some have millions in cash deposited in banks. These are some of the interesting details in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) of President Aquino’s official family. But some officials have not yet submitted their SALN. They are Budget Secretary Florencio Abad and his daughter, Presidential Management Staff chief Julia Abad, Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo, Secretary of Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office Ricky Carandang, Transportation Secretary Jose de Jesus, Commission on Higher Education chairperson Patricia Licuanan, National Economic and Development Authority director general Cayetano Paderanga Jr. and Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Deles.(Philstar)
On Lacson
There is no more legal hurdle for the arrest of Sen. Panfilo Lacson for the murders of publicist Salvador Dacer and his driver Emmanuel Corbito in November 2000. The Court of Appeals (CA) has junked the bid of the fugitive lawmaker for freedom pending trial of the case lodged against him in a Manila court in connection with the double murder case. In a two-page resolution promulgated on Nov. 26 but released only yesterday, the Sixth Division of the appellate court denied Lacson’s application for the issuance of a temporary restraining order against an arrest warrant issued by Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 18. (Philstar)
On travel advisory
Australia revised and reissued yesterday its travel advisory on the Philippines, removing the reference to “imminent” threat of terrorist attack in Manila, but the overall level of travel advice has not changed. The main change in the travel advisory was the removal of the language that was added on the Nov. 2 travel advice referring to imminent threat of terrorist attack in Manila. In its Nov. 2 advisory, Australia said reliable reports indicate that terrorist attacks may be imminent in Manila, including places frequented by foreigners such as large shopping malls and convention centers. (Philstar)
On Grand Lotto
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) reported yesterday that the winner of the P741,176,323.20 jackpot of the 6/55 Grand Lotto online lottery draw last Monday has not yet claimed the prize. “The winner has not yet claimed his or her prize,” said PCSO spokesman Manny Garcia. The lucky winner bought the ticket with the winning number combination 11-16-42-47-31-37 at the Nicetas Garcia outlet at the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) in Olongapo City. (Philstar)
On hostage crisis
Malacañang yesterday welcomed the decision of the Hong Kong government to conduct public inquest proceedings on the bungled hostage crisis at Quirino Grandstand last August, but hopes this would be fair and thorough. “We don’t want to be bold in telling the Hong Kong authorities on what they should do, but we hope that the inquest would be objective and that only evidence gathered would be the basis of their conclusions,” Undersecretary Abigail Valte said. The deputy presidential spokesperson clarified that the Philippine government side has not yet been notified of the inquest, which will be held for 25 days starting February next year.(Philstar)
On Morong 43
Justice Secretary Leila de Lima believes the arrest of 43 health workers suspected of being New People’s Army rebels in Morong, Rizal last February was defective. Speaking to reporters, De Lima said she would submit another recommendation to President Aquino to find closure to the case. “We are continuing to find means to address this matter and to address the plea of their relatives for their release,” she said.(Philstar)
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