Visayan Business Post: March 2017

Friday 31 March 2017

De Lima to Duterte after anti-media tirade: Fix yourself first - GMA News

GMA News De Lima to Duterte after anti-media tirade: Fix yourself first GMA News Senator Leila de Lima on Friday defended the media against the latest tirade of President Rodrigo Duterte, saying it is the President himself and his "circle of sycophants" who deserve scrutiny and censure. "Duterte's…

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Pardon for cops in Espinosa slay doubtful, says lawyer - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Pardon for cops in Espinosa slay doubtful, says lawyer Inquirer.net Supt. Marvin Marcos (right) and one of his coaccused in the murder of Albuera, Leyte Mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr. arrive at the court that issued arrest warrants for them. —ROBERT DEJON. TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte—A…

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De Lima, Hontiveros to Duterte: Why blame the media? - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net De Lima, Hontiveros to Duterte: Why blame the media? Inquirer.net Two lady senators defended the media and administration's critics on Friday from President Rodrigo Duterte's latest tirades, one saying he should fix himself first and his own backyard “before picking a fight with…

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Pardon for cops in Espinosa slay doubtful, says lawyer - Inquirer.net

De Lima to Duterte after anti-media tirade: Fix yourself first - GMA News

Zubiri boosts drive vs HFCS - Sun.Star

Sun.Star Zubiri boosts drive vs HFCS Sun.Star NEGROS OCCIDENTAL. Senator Miguel Zubiri (right) meets with Negrense sugar workers at SM City Bacolod Thursday. (Marchel P. Espina). Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri is intensifying the campaign against the entry of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in the ...…

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More than 100000 individuals participate in nationwide earthquake drill - Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin More than 100000 individuals participate in nationwide earthquake drill Manila Bulletin The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said that an estimated 108,000 individuals participated in today's (March 31) Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED).…

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SC overturns CA exoneration of PNP exec in rubber boat scam - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net SC overturns CA exoneration of PNP exec in rubber boat scam Inquirer.net The Supreme Court (SC) has reversed the decision of the Court of Appeals (CA) that cleared a police official implicated in the anomalous purchase of 75 defective rubber boats worth P131.5 million in 2009. In a…

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Analysts: China Will be Able to Police Rival Countries in Disputed Sea - Voice of America

Voice of America Analysts: China Will be Able to Police Rival Countries in Disputed Sea Voice of America China's near completion of artificial islets and combat aircraft facilities in the Spratly Islands will give it extra power to make other countries keep out of the widely disputed South China…

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Asean finance ministers, central bank governors to meet in Cebu April 6-7 - Sun.Star

Manila Bulletin Asean finance ministers, central bank governors to meet in Cebu April 6-7 Sun.Star FINANCE ministers and central bank governors from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) are meeting next week in Mactan island, Cebu to discuss ways of fleshing out Asean's commitments to…

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2 soldiers hurt in Maguindanao clash with BIFF - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net 2 soldiers hurt in Maguindanao clash with BIFF Inquirer.net SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao—Two soldiers were slightly injured in a clash with suspected Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) on the borders of two Maguindanao towns early Friday morning, the Army said. Capt. Arvin John…

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US Government inaugurates health, education facilities in Leyte - Sun.Star

Sun.Star US Government inaugurates health, education facilities in Leyte Sun.Star LEYTE. United States Agency for International Development Philippines Office of Health Chief Karen Klimowski performs the ceremonial ribbon-cutting to inaugurate a brand new health facility. She is joined by Dagami…

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Joel Reyes seeks dismissal of fertilizer scam case - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Joel Reyes seeks dismissal of fertilizer scam case Inquirer.net Taking a cue from his coaccused agriculture officials' successful legal moves, former Palawan Governor Mario Joel Reyes has also sought the dismissal of his fertilizer scam charges on the grounds of investigation delay by…

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GPH, MILF panels make early preparation for decommissioning of MILF combatants - Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin GPH, MILF panels make early preparation for decommissioning of MILF combatants Manila Bulletin Government (GPH) peace implementing panel head Irene Santiago said that they are now making early preparations for the decommissioning of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)…

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Short list for Duterte's 2nd Sandiganbayan appointee released - Rappler

Rappler Short list for Duterte's 2nd Sandiganbayan appointee released Rappler MANILA, Philippines – The Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) on Friday, March 31, submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte its shortlist for a spot at the bench of the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan. The Sandiganbayan…

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Ombudsman indicts Davao Sur gov for graft - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Ombudsman indicts Davao Sur gov for graft Inquirer.net The Ombudsman has filed corruption charges against Davao del Sur Gov. Douglas Cagas before the Sandiganbayan for allegedly misusing P16 million in pork barrel funds and pocketing P9.3 million in kickbacks when he was representative…

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Light to moderate rain expected over east Visayas, Mindanao areas - GMA News

GMA News Light to moderate rain expected over east Visayas, Mindanao areas GMA News The Eastern Visayas, and the Caraga and Davao Regions will experience cloudy conditions accompanied with light to moderate rain and isolated thunderstorms due to the easterlieas, PAGASA's Friday morning forecast…

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Phl to raise SCS construction during Beijing meet - Philippine Star

Philippine Star Phl to raise SCS construction during Beijing meet Philippine Star The Philippines will raise China's construction of military facilities in the South China Sea during the bilateral consultation mechanism meeting in May, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said yesterday.…

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Duterte's remarks can be used against him – CHR - Philippine Star

Philippine Star Duterte's remarks can be used against him – CHR Philippine Star Former drug dependents hold their certificates for completing a rehabilitation program during a ceremony in Caloocan City yesterday. MIGUEL DE GUZMAN. MANILA, Philippines - The pronouncements made by President Duterte…

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Half a million OICs - Philippine Star

Inquirer.net Half a million OICs Philippine Star We have been hearing President Rodrigo Duterte raising the alarm bells anew over alleged narco-politicians linked to the illegal drug trade down to the barangay level. President Duterte fears this pervasive problem will remain unabated if the…

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Philippines, China to hold direct talks on South China Sea - Philippine Star

Philippine Star Philippines, China to hold direct talks on South China Sea Philippine Star China has invited officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs for a visit to start discussions on a bilateral consultation mechanism on the South China Sea. Taiwan's Ministry of Defense via AP. MANILA,…

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Thursday 30 March 2017

First Miss PNP from Tacloban has 'beauty and brain' - Northbound Philippines News Online

First Miss PNP from Tacloban has 'beauty and brain' Northbound Philippines News Online TACLOBAN CITY — The registered nurse-turned-police officer who won as “Ms. Ganda Pulis 2017” is an academic achiever. PO1 Arla Ray Paciencia, 24, completed Bachelor of Science in Nursing as cum laude and a…

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Philippines, Japan to execute 3 mega infra projects, says Pernia - GMA News

GMA News Philippines, Japan to execute 3 mega infra projects, says Pernia GMA News The Philippines and Japan have agreed to do at least three mega infrastructure projects, a result of the official visit of Filipino Cabinet officials in Tokyo this week, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M.…

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Duterte uses oxygen 'converter' to sleep - Rappler

Rappler Duterte uses oxygen 'converter' to sleep Rappler SLEEP AID. What appears to be an oxygen concentrator can be seen beside President Duterte's bed in Davao City. Photo from Manases Carpio. To help him sleep well despite his respiratory problems, President Rodrigo Duterte admitted that he uses…

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Construction of P232-million road starts in Southern Leyte - Business Mirror

Business Mirror Construction of P232-million road starts in Southern Leyte Business Mirror TACLOBAN CITY—Construction of a P232-million farm-to-market road (FMR) funded under the Department of Agriculture's (DA) Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) has started. The 19.4-kilometer road…

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10 killed, 4 hurt in van, truck collision in Zambales town - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net 10 killed, 4 hurt in van, truck collision in Zambales town Inquirer.net OLONGAPO CITY — Ten people were killed and four others were injured on Thursday afternoon in collision between a delivery truck and a multicab van in Botolan town in Zambales province. The victims were passengers…

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Robredo headed to South Africa for women's conference - Rappler

Rappler Robredo headed to South Africa for women's conference Rappler OFFICIAL TRIP. Vice President Leni Robredo has been invited to address women leaders in South Africa. Photo from the Office of the Vice President. MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Leni Robredo is set to fly to South Africa…

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Light-moderate rain in E. Visayas ... - Rappler

Rappler Light-moderate rain in E. Visayas ... Rappler MANILA, Philippines – Eastern Visayas will experience cloudy skies with light to moderate rains and isolated thunderstorms on Friday, March 31, according to state weather bureau PAGASA. In its 5 pm bulletin on Thursday, March 30, PAGASA said…

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A criterion on appointing barangay execs - Philippine Star

A criterion on appointing barangay execs Philippine Star The issue about appointing Barangay and Sanggunian Kabataan officials has now permeated the national consciousness, after all; there are 42,036 Barangays in the entire country, which is why everyone is talking about this issue in the coffee…

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Fajardo, Romeo, Yap head high-powered Visayas starting cast in Cebu leg of PBA All-Stars - Sports Interactive Network Philippines

Sports Interactive Network Philippines Fajardo, Romeo, Yap head high-powered Visayas starting cast in Cebu leg of PBA All-Stars Sports Interactive Network Philippines FROM the looks of it, the Visayas All-Stars appear to have the materials to give Gilas Pilipinas a run for its money with a…

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PH, US set to hold 1st Balikatan war games under Duterte - Rappler

Rappler PH, US set to hold 1st Balikatan war games under Duterte Rappler Local reports cite Ormoc City in Eastern Visayas as the host of the Balikatan activities. Mayor Richard Gomez was quoted as saying that the activities will include medical missions, book donations, and the construction and…

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Duterte cusses out Inquirer, ABS-CBN over 'slanted' reports - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Duterte cusses out Inquirer, ABS-CBN over 'slanted' reports Inquirer.net President Rodrigo Duterte went on the offensive on Thursday against the Philippine Daily Inquirer and ABS-CBN, accusing the two media agencies of being rude, corrupt, and unfair in their reports about him. In two…

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Father-and-son Cagas charged over 'pork' scam - GMA News

GMA News Father-and-son Cagas charged over 'pork' scam GMA News The Office of the Ombudsman has formally filed charges against former Davao del Sur Reps. Douglas Cagas and his son, Marc Cagas IV, over their alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam. The elder Cagas is facing two counts each of…

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Tacloban beauty vies at 2017 Bb. Pilipinas pageant - The Standard

Tacloban beauty vies at 2017 Bb. Pilipinas pageant The Standard Ana Patricia Asturias is making Tacloban City proud by being one of the 40 official candidates of Bb. Pilipinas 2017 search. Fondly called “Patrik,” a nickname given by her parents who were wishing for a boy for their third child,…

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Duterte uses oxygen 'converter' to sleep - Rappler

Army, police officials in 'Morong 43′ case seek quashal of raps - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Army, police officials in 'Morong 43′ case seek quashal of raps Inquirer.net A file photo showing one of the 43 health workers arrested by the military in a raid in Morong, Rizal, thrusting a clenched fist as they are boarding their bus on their way to Camp Capinpin Detention facility…

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Jinggoy Estrada seeks furlough to attend Erap's 80th birthday - GMA News

GMA News Jinggoy Estrada seeks furlough to attend Erap's 80th birthday GMA News Former Senator Jose "Jinggoy" Estrada asked the Sandiganbayan to allow him to attend the 80th birthday celebration of his father, former President and now Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada, on April 19. In his five-page…

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Echiverri faces graft cases anew over drainage projects - Philippine Star

Philippine Star Echiverri faces graft cases anew over drainage projects Philippine Star Just last week, former Caloocan City mayor Enrico Echiverri posted bail for two graft cases filed against him by the ombudsman early this month. File. MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has filed…

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Muntinlupa Crime Lab chief caught having pot session - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Muntinlupa Crime Lab chief caught having pot session Inquirer.net WATCH: PSupt. Cabamongan was arrested by Las Piñas while he was in a pot session. This is what he told reporters: http://pic.twitter.com/eGQIF6duC3. — Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) March 30, 2017. ADVERTISEMENT. A police official…

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Follow law instead of relying on Duterte pardon, erring cops told - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Follow law instead of relying on Duterte pardon, erring cops told Inquirer.net Supt. Marvin Marcos (right) and one of his coaccused in the murder of Albuera, Leyte Mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr. arrive at the court that issued arrest warrants for them. —ROBERT DEJON. Two senators have…

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Filipino fisherman back home after 58-day sea ordeal - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Filipino fisherman back home after 58-day sea ordeal Inquirer.net A young fisherman flew home to the Philippines on Wednesday after being given up for dead at sea, battling hunger, thirst and despair for nearly two months on a tiny boat that drifted all the way to Papua New Guinea.…

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SSS releases P71.8M for additional P1,000 benefit under special cases - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net SSS releases P71.8M for additional P1,000 benefit under special cases Inquirer.net The state-run Social Security System on Thursday said it has released about P71.84 million to its partner banks for the P1,000 additional benefit of the first batch of pensioners under special cases. SSS…

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First Trump-deported Filipino speaks out - ABS-CBN News

ABS-CBN News First Trump-deported Filipino speaks out ABS-CBN News After seven years of living in the US as an undocumented immigrant, Rey Galleon's life in the country came to an abrupt end on the morning of March 17. The former crew man who jumped ship is the first known undocumented Filipino in…

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Negros Occidental okays P426M in supplemental budgets - Sun.Star

Negros Occidental okays P426M in supplemental budgets Sun.Star THE Negros Occidental Provincial Board approved three supplemental budgets worth P426.179 million during their regular session Wednesday. The first appropriation was Supplemental Budget No. 1 of the Hospital Operations Department (HOD)…

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AFP decries CPP order for NPA to step up recruitment - GMA News

GMA News AFP decries CPP order for NPA to step up recruitment GMA News The Armed Forces of the Philippines decried the order of the Communist Party of the Philippines to the New People's Army to step up its recruitment of members particularly among the youth and labor sectors. AFP spokesperson…

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LOOK: Oarfish washed ashore in Leyte - ABS-CBN News

ABS-CBN News LOOK: Oarfish washed ashore in Leyte ABS-CBN News At least 5 separate incidents of oarfish stranding in different beaches across the country have been reported this year alone. Some residents have feared the surfacing of oarfish, as Japanese lore links the appearance of the specie in…

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DAR, ARB organizations sign P650,000 support services deal - Sun.Star

DAR, ARB organizations sign P650,000 support services deal Sun.Star THE Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Negros Occidental-South signed a memorandum of agreement with the Minoro Isabel Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association (Miarba) for the provision of economic support services for…

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BSP to OFWs: Register old peso bills for exchange by March 31 - Rappler

Rappler BSP to OFWs: Register old peso bills for exchange by March 31 Rappler MANILA, Philippines – Overseas Filipinos have only until Friday, March 31 to register their old Philippine peso bills for exchange, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said. Filipinos living abroad have to register up…

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Court bars Cebu City mayor from closing BDO branches - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Court bars Cebu City mayor from closing BDO branches Inquirer.net CEBU CITY — A Regional Trial Court has prohibited Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña from closing any BDO branch in the city. Judge Gilbert Moises of RTC branch 18 also directed Osmeña to refrain from issuing any media…

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