1st-APLUMA NEWS SUMMARY FOR NOV. 14, 2010
Posted by unang apluma on Saturday, November 13, 2010
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BROADSHEETS
PHIL. DAILY INQUIRER -- Step to immortality
PHILIPPINE STAR -- Pacman's biggest test
MANILA BULLETIN -- Showdown in Texas
DAILY TRIBUNE -- Canada says ‘noted’; Japan defends advisory
TABLOIDS
PEOPLE’S JOURNAL -- Freeze Margarito
ABANTE -- Idadaan ko siya sa bilis -- Pacquiao
PILIPINO STAR NGAYON -- Smugglers hinamon ng NBI
PEOPLES TONIGHT -- Lesbian found dead with 20 stab wounds
ISSUES MONITORING
On Congress
Two senators advised local authorities to take the travel advisories issued by foreign governments very seriously even if they do not necessarily agree with them. Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III said the travel advisories issued by the foreign governments, the latest of which was from Japan, should serve as a wake-up call for the law enforcement and security elements in the country.(Philstar)
On Pacquiao
Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao, firmly established as one of the greatest boxers of all time, reaches out for another place in history against a fighter trying to redeem an image once tarnished and wrapped in controversy. Pacquiao, long considered as the most exciting fighter to come out of his generation whose exploits could range with those of the sport’s past heroes, goes for the vacant WBC super welterweight crown against Mexican Antonio Margarito – probably the Filipino’s biggest and toughest challenge in a long and storied career.(Philstar)
Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao, firmly established as one of the greatest boxers of all time, reaches out for another place in history against a fighter trying to redeem an image once tarnished and wrapped in controversy. Pacquiao, long considered as the most exciting fighter to come out of his generation whose exploits could range with those of the sport’s past heroes, goes for the vacant WBC super welterweight crown against Mexican Antonio Margarito – probably the Filipino’s biggest and toughest challenge in a long and storied career.(Philstar)
On doctors
Sen. Loren Legarda is batting for higher compensation for doctors to encourage them to stay and practice their profession in the country. Legarda noted that a lot of doctors have opted to become nurses in order to secure employment overseas where the salaries and benefits are significantly higher. “In a survey done by the Department of Health (DOH), among its retained training and teaching hospitals, 12 percent of plantilla positions for medical residents remain unfilled,” Legarda said.(Philstar)
On human trafficking
Eleven Filipino victims of human trafficking in the United States who were made to endure sub-human and sub-standard working conditions have been rescued. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has offered its assistance in repatriating the 11 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The 11 OFWs were recruited in the Philippines by Adman Human Resources Placement Inc. and were originally brought to Biloxi, Mississippi, where they were made to endure sub-human and sub-standard working conditions.(Philstar)
On PAL
A ranking labor official has expressed optimism that intervention by President Aquino in the dispute between the management and the employees’ union of Philippine Airlines (PAL) would pave the way for a negotiated settlement. Labor Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac said at the weekly Kapihan Sa Sulo hotel forum that President Aquino’s meeting at Malacañang with officials of PAL and the Philippine Airlines Employees’ Association (PALEA) would push through tomorrow.(Philstar)
On population
The principal author of the Reproductive Health (RH) Bill chided former US President Bill Clinton yesterday for saying that Filipinos should consider their country’s huge population as “a positive.” “Clinton’s passing statement may be typical of patronizing platitudes heaped by Americans on Third World countries,” House Minority Leader Edcel Lagman said. He said Filipinos must be wary of taking such a statement hook, line and sinker as it is a careless commentary, not a sincere compliment.(Philstar)
On STL
Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas yesterday issued a pastoral statement warning government officials of Church opposition if they would allow Small Town Lottery (STL) in his archdiocese. “We extend our hands for cooperation. If they refuse our offer of help, we will fight without relent,” Villegas said. STL is eyed as a means to stop illegal gambling. Proceeds of the lottery would be diverted to local government units and the national police.(Philstar)
On credit upgrade
President Aquino is expecting more credit ratings upgrades from international agencies to follow Standard & Poor’s recent upgrade. S&P raised the Philippines’ debt rating on Friday, making it the first ratings upgrade for the Aquino administration. Mr. Aquino, who is attending the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit here, told reporters Friday that his administration was “very delighted” to realize that its efforts to improve the economy were already being recognized by reputable groups like S&P.(Philstar)
On holiday pay
Workers who report for work on Tuesday are entitled to double their daily pay, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said yesterday. Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said Nov. 16 has been declared a national holiday in observance of Eid’l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice among Muslims. Baldoz explained that since Eid’l Adha will be observed as a regular holiday, workers who report for work are therefore entitled to extra pay.(Philstar)
PHIL. DAILY INQUIRER -- Step to immortality
PHILIPPINE STAR -- Pacman's biggest test
MANILA BULLETIN -- Showdown in Texas
DAILY TRIBUNE -- Canada says ‘noted’; Japan defends advisory
TABLOIDS
PEOPLE’S JOURNAL -- Freeze Margarito
ABANTE -- Idadaan ko siya sa bilis -- Pacquiao
PILIPINO STAR NGAYON -- Smugglers hinamon ng NBI
PEOPLES TONIGHT -- Lesbian found dead with 20 stab wounds
ISSUES MONITORING
On Congress
Two senators advised local authorities to take the travel advisories issued by foreign governments very seriously even if they do not necessarily agree with them. Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III said the travel advisories issued by the foreign governments, the latest of which was from Japan, should serve as a wake-up call for the law enforcement and security elements in the country.(Philstar)
On Pacquiao
Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao, firmly established as one of the greatest boxers of all time, reaches out for another place in history against a fighter trying to redeem an image once tarnished and wrapped in controversy. Pacquiao, long considered as the most exciting fighter to come out of his generation whose exploits could range with those of the sport’s past heroes, goes for the vacant WBC super welterweight crown against Mexican Antonio Margarito – probably the Filipino’s biggest and toughest challenge in a long and storied career.(Philstar)
Filipino icon Manny Pacquiao, firmly established as one of the greatest boxers of all time, reaches out for another place in history against a fighter trying to redeem an image once tarnished and wrapped in controversy. Pacquiao, long considered as the most exciting fighter to come out of his generation whose exploits could range with those of the sport’s past heroes, goes for the vacant WBC super welterweight crown against Mexican Antonio Margarito – probably the Filipino’s biggest and toughest challenge in a long and storied career.(Philstar)
On doctors
Sen. Loren Legarda is batting for higher compensation for doctors to encourage them to stay and practice their profession in the country. Legarda noted that a lot of doctors have opted to become nurses in order to secure employment overseas where the salaries and benefits are significantly higher. “In a survey done by the Department of Health (DOH), among its retained training and teaching hospitals, 12 percent of plantilla positions for medical residents remain unfilled,” Legarda said.(Philstar)
On human trafficking
Eleven Filipino victims of human trafficking in the United States who were made to endure sub-human and sub-standard working conditions have been rescued. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has offered its assistance in repatriating the 11 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The 11 OFWs were recruited in the Philippines by Adman Human Resources Placement Inc. and were originally brought to Biloxi, Mississippi, where they were made to endure sub-human and sub-standard working conditions.(Philstar)
On PAL
A ranking labor official has expressed optimism that intervention by President Aquino in the dispute between the management and the employees’ union of Philippine Airlines (PAL) would pave the way for a negotiated settlement. Labor Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac said at the weekly Kapihan Sa Sulo hotel forum that President Aquino’s meeting at Malacañang with officials of PAL and the Philippine Airlines Employees’ Association (PALEA) would push through tomorrow.(Philstar)
On population
The principal author of the Reproductive Health (RH) Bill chided former US President Bill Clinton yesterday for saying that Filipinos should consider their country’s huge population as “a positive.” “Clinton’s passing statement may be typical of patronizing platitudes heaped by Americans on Third World countries,” House Minority Leader Edcel Lagman said. He said Filipinos must be wary of taking such a statement hook, line and sinker as it is a careless commentary, not a sincere compliment.(Philstar)
On STL
Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas yesterday issued a pastoral statement warning government officials of Church opposition if they would allow Small Town Lottery (STL) in his archdiocese. “We extend our hands for cooperation. If they refuse our offer of help, we will fight without relent,” Villegas said. STL is eyed as a means to stop illegal gambling. Proceeds of the lottery would be diverted to local government units and the national police.(Philstar)
On credit upgrade
President Aquino is expecting more credit ratings upgrades from international agencies to follow Standard & Poor’s recent upgrade. S&P raised the Philippines’ debt rating on Friday, making it the first ratings upgrade for the Aquino administration. Mr. Aquino, who is attending the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit here, told reporters Friday that his administration was “very delighted” to realize that its efforts to improve the economy were already being recognized by reputable groups like S&P.(Philstar)
On holiday pay
Workers who report for work on Tuesday are entitled to double their daily pay, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said yesterday. Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said Nov. 16 has been declared a national holiday in observance of Eid’l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice among Muslims. Baldoz explained that since Eid’l Adha will be observed as a regular holiday, workers who report for work are therefore entitled to extra pay.(Philstar)
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