1st-APLUMA NEWS SUMMARY FOR NOV. 21, 2010
Posted by unang apluma on Saturday, November 20, 2010
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BROADSHEETS
PHIL. DAILY INQUIRER -- Aquino scraps new DOT logo
PHILIPPINE STAR -- Pacman OK to be poster boy
MANILA BULLETIN -- Pacman won't retire
DAILY TRIBUNE -- Temperature range: jumps into plagiarism row
TABLOIDS
PEOPLE’S JOURNAL -- Tourism slogan junked
ABANTE -- Ilang laban pa! Pacquiao
PILIPINO STAR NGAYON -- DOH walang stocks ng vaccine vs bird flu
PEOPLES TONIGHT -- PH clamps tight watch on bird flu
ISSUES MONITORING
On Congress
Senate committee on finance chairman Franklin Drilon has vowed to keep intact the P21-billion budget of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for its conditional cash transfer (CCT) program for 2011 despite threats from his colleagues to slash the amount. Drilon said there would be no compromise figure as far as the CCT budget is concerned, but he would instead make sure that proper safeguards would be in place to ensure all the funds would be used properly.(Philstar)
On Pacquiao
World boxing champion Manny Pacquiao
is willing to be the country’s poster boy for tourism and has urged fellow Filipinos to make the country beautiful in the eyes of the world. “As long as I can help the country and our beloved President and the majority, why not?” Pacquiao said in a press conference in Malacañang after a courtesy call on President Aquino. The Filipino boxing icon arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport terminal 2 from Los Angeles, California with wife Jinkee on board Philippine Airlines flight PR 103 at 6:20 a.m. They were met by their children.(Philstar)
On tax
An informer who has provided information on violation of tax laws that leads to the discovery and seizure of smuggled goods will be rewarded 10 percent of the amount collected from the seized goods, fine, penalty, or P1 million, whichever is lower, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said in a legal opinion on the issue. Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim Jacinto-Henares earlier sought De Lima’s legal opinion with regards to the interpretation of the provisions of Section 282 of Republic Act No. 8424, also known as National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC) of 1997.(Philstar)
On CAFGUs
The military yesterday welcomed the directive of President Aquino to review the conduct and supervision of the Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Units (CAFGUs) that would result in the improvement of the management of troops. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), however, is against the appeal of a militant group for the President to dismantle the CAFGUs, citing the volatile security situation in some areas.(Philstar)
On new appointments
President Aquino named former socio-economic planning secretary Felipe Medalla as member of the board of directors of the Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) and former Health Secretary Jaime Galvez-Tan as member of the board of commissioners of the Commission on Population. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the President also appointed Josefino Torres as deputy administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), while Reynaldo Robles, lawyer of detained Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, was named member of the board of directors of the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA).(Philstar)
On fuel supply
Malacañang gave the public fresh assurances yesterday of no letup in the Department of Energy’s efforts to end the gas leak problem in Makati City and cushion its effects on Metro Manila’s fuel supply. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said measures are in place to address potential oil supply problems following the Supreme Court’s order to stop the operations of First Philippine Industrial Corp. (FPIC)’s pipeline.(Philstar)
On RH bill
The leader of the opposition bloc in the House of Representatives commended President Aquino yesterday for his steadfast stance in support of the controversial Reproductive Healh (RH) Bill despite strong opposition from the Catholic Church. House Minority Leader and Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman said Mr. Aquino “needs to be complemented and supported for standing firm against the Catholic hierarchy in his advocacy for responsible parenthood and contraceptive use based on freedom of informed choice.”(Philstar)
On avian flu
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) went on high alert in inspecting international vessels entering the country amid reports of a resurgence of avian influenza or bird flu. PCG commandant Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo said they already made arrangements with the Department of Health (DOH) and Bureau of Quarantine to implement safety measures in seaports after a confirmed case of avian flu in Hong Kong.(Philstar)
On peace talks
The failure of the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to strike a deal to resume the stalled peace talks may force the Malaysian-led International Monitoring Team (IMT) to leave Mindanao. Composed of 33 soldiers and six civilians – 20 from Malaysia, 15 from Brunei, three from Libya and one from Japan – the IMT is currently deployed in various areas in Mindanao to monitor enforcement of the ceasefire between government troops and MILF rebels as well as supervise the implementation of development projects in the region.(Philstar)
PHIL. DAILY INQUIRER -- Aquino scraps new DOT logo
PHILIPPINE STAR -- Pacman OK to be poster boy
MANILA BULLETIN -- Pacman won't retire
DAILY TRIBUNE -- Temperature range: jumps into plagiarism row
TABLOIDS
PEOPLE’S JOURNAL -- Tourism slogan junked
ABANTE -- Ilang laban pa! Pacquiao
PILIPINO STAR NGAYON -- DOH walang stocks ng vaccine vs bird flu
PEOPLES TONIGHT -- PH clamps tight watch on bird flu
ISSUES MONITORING
On Congress
Senate committee on finance chairman Franklin Drilon has vowed to keep intact the P21-billion budget of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for its conditional cash transfer (CCT) program for 2011 despite threats from his colleagues to slash the amount. Drilon said there would be no compromise figure as far as the CCT budget is concerned, but he would instead make sure that proper safeguards would be in place to ensure all the funds would be used properly.(Philstar)
On Pacquiao
World boxing champion Manny Pacquiao
is willing to be the country’s poster boy for tourism and has urged fellow Filipinos to make the country beautiful in the eyes of the world. “As long as I can help the country and our beloved President and the majority, why not?” Pacquiao said in a press conference in Malacañang after a courtesy call on President Aquino. The Filipino boxing icon arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport terminal 2 from Los Angeles, California with wife Jinkee on board Philippine Airlines flight PR 103 at 6:20 a.m. They were met by their children.(Philstar)
On tax
An informer who has provided information on violation of tax laws that leads to the discovery and seizure of smuggled goods will be rewarded 10 percent of the amount collected from the seized goods, fine, penalty, or P1 million, whichever is lower, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said in a legal opinion on the issue. Bureau of Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim Jacinto-Henares earlier sought De Lima’s legal opinion with regards to the interpretation of the provisions of Section 282 of Republic Act No. 8424, also known as National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC) of 1997.(Philstar)
On CAFGUs
The military yesterday welcomed the directive of President Aquino to review the conduct and supervision of the Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Units (CAFGUs) that would result in the improvement of the management of troops. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), however, is against the appeal of a militant group for the President to dismantle the CAFGUs, citing the volatile security situation in some areas.(Philstar)
On new appointments
President Aquino named former socio-economic planning secretary Felipe Medalla as member of the board of directors of the Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) and former Health Secretary Jaime Galvez-Tan as member of the board of commissioners of the Commission on Population. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the President also appointed Josefino Torres as deputy administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), while Reynaldo Robles, lawyer of detained Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, was named member of the board of directors of the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA).(Philstar)
On fuel supply
Malacañang gave the public fresh assurances yesterday of no letup in the Department of Energy’s efforts to end the gas leak problem in Makati City and cushion its effects on Metro Manila’s fuel supply. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said measures are in place to address potential oil supply problems following the Supreme Court’s order to stop the operations of First Philippine Industrial Corp. (FPIC)’s pipeline.(Philstar)
On RH bill
The leader of the opposition bloc in the House of Representatives commended President Aquino yesterday for his steadfast stance in support of the controversial Reproductive Healh (RH) Bill despite strong opposition from the Catholic Church. House Minority Leader and Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman said Mr. Aquino “needs to be complemented and supported for standing firm against the Catholic hierarchy in his advocacy for responsible parenthood and contraceptive use based on freedom of informed choice.”(Philstar)
On avian flu
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) went on high alert in inspecting international vessels entering the country amid reports of a resurgence of avian influenza or bird flu. PCG commandant Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo said they already made arrangements with the Department of Health (DOH) and Bureau of Quarantine to implement safety measures in seaports after a confirmed case of avian flu in Hong Kong.(Philstar)
On peace talks
The failure of the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to strike a deal to resume the stalled peace talks may force the Malaysian-led International Monitoring Team (IMT) to leave Mindanao. Composed of 33 soldiers and six civilians – 20 from Malaysia, 15 from Brunei, three from Libya and one from Japan – the IMT is currently deployed in various areas in Mindanao to monitor enforcement of the ceasefire between government troops and MILF rebels as well as supervise the implementation of development projects in the region.(Philstar)
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