Visayan Business Post: November 2017

Thursday 30 November 2017

Ombudsman concedes Datumanong died in February

The Office of the Ombudsman has finally agreed to drop the P3.686-million pork barrel scam charges against the late Maguindanao 2nd Dist. Rep. Simeon Datumanong, conceding that he really did die nine months ago.

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Pacquiao, PSC to stage amateur boxing tiff in GenSan

The 2017 PSC-Pacquiao Amateur Boxing Cup will kick off this December 16-17 in General Santos City.

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[OPINION] Revolutionary government: Show of force…or sign of weakness?

A Revolutionary Government would most likely lead not to authoritarian stability but to a succession of destabilizing military coups. This scenario, more than anything else, is what prevents the President from giving the green light to the RevGov faction.

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700 seen to register on Comelec deadline for registration today - Cebu Daily News

ABOUT 700 applicants are expected to register on the last day of voter’s registration held by the Cebu City office of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) today. Comelec Cebu City north district officer Marchel Sarno said the Comelec regional office lent four voters’ registration machines to...

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Senate, House hold bicam to reconcile conflicts in proposed 2018 national budget

Members of the Senate and House of Representatives convened on Thursday for a bicameral conference committee to reconcile the “disagreeing items” of the 2018 national budget from both chambers.

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Ateneo president calls revolutionary gov't a 'dangerous idea'

'By centralizing power in the hands of a few, RevGov directly undermines democratic institutions and the economy. Indeed our very own experience of years of authoritarian rule during Martial Law compels us to reject any moves to establish a RevGov,' Ateneo President Fr Jett Villarin says.

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#Broke on Social Media

In the age of social media, there's not much that people don't share. This article examines over 2 million Instagram posts and tweets to see who's #broke and why. In the age of social media, there's not much that people don't share. We examined over 2 million Instagram posts and tweets to see who's #broke and why.

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Northeast monsoon, ITCZ affecting PH – Pagasa

The northeast Monsoon or “hanging amihan” would bring isolated rains over parts of Northern Luzon while an intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) would affect parts of Mindanao, the weather bureau’s Tuesday forecast stated.

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Marawi rehab: 'Build communities resilient to threat of extremism'

'Are they treating this simply as a matter of building, constructing infrastructure? I hope not,' says International Alert Philippines country manager Francisco Lara Jr

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NPA attacks on agribusiness, construction, and mining in Mindanao and Visayas to increase after peace talks cancelled | Jane's 360

Event Security forces across the Philippines have been placed on high alert following a spike in New People’s Army (NPA) guerrilla attacks over the past week. The Negros Occidental Police went on high alert status on 28 November following small-arms and improvised-explosive-device (IED)

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Stable power supply for Central Visayas assured - Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin Stable power supply for Central Visayas assured Manila Bulletin Cebu City — The power supply in Central Visayas is stable despite the high demand due to massive construction activity and the peak holiday season. Lourdes Arciaga, regional information officer of the Department of…

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Wednesday 29 November 2017

Fire hits residential area in BGC - Philippine Star

Philippine Star Fire hits residential area in BGC Philippine Star The fire reached second alarm as of 5:31 p.m. Explosions were also heard in the area. Philstar.com. Manila, Philippines — A fire razed a residential area near SM Aura in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig on Wednesday. The fire reached?...

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PDEA checking reports on liquid ecstasy in Western Visayas | SunStar - Sun.Star

PDEA checking reports on liquid ecstasy in Western Visayas | SunStar Sun.Star THE Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is verifying reports that gamma hydroxybutyrate, a liquid type of ecstasy drug, has entered Western Visayas. PDEA-Western Visayas spokesperson David Garcia told SunStar…

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P464-M allocated for AFP barracks - Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin P464-M allocated for AFP barracks Manila Bulletin The Senate has set aside in the proposed 2018 P3.76 trillion national budget P464 million for the construction of barracks for personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Senator Richard Gordon ( Jansen Romero / File |…

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MMDA warns of traffic disruption in Caloocan - Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin MMDA warns of traffic disruption in Caloocan Manila Bulletin The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) warned motorists of possible traffic disruption in parts of Caloocan City due to closure of roads near Bonifacio Monument Circle on Thursday. The statue of Andres…

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NBI goes after alleged ill-gotten wealth of 'narco-general' Garbo - Rappler

Rappler NBI goes after alleged ill-gotten wealth of 'narco-general' Garbo Rappler FORFEITURE. Retired general Marcelo Garbo faces a forfeiture case a year after he was tagged a narco-general by President Rodrigo Duterte. Photo by Ben Nabong/Rappler. MANILA, Philippines – The National Bureau of…

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SolGen asks SC to junk petitions vs drugs war - Malaya

SolGen asks SC to junk petitions vs drugs war Malaya SOLICITOR General Jose Calida yesterday denied that government is backing the killings of drug suspects and asked the Supreme Court to junk the petitions challenging the legality of the Duterte administration's anti-drugs war that has earned…

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Velez: Imagining Bonifacio in 2017 | SunStar - Sun.Star

Velez: Imagining Bonifacio in 2017 | SunStar Sun.Star IT'S a typical topic lately, imagining how a historical figure will be brought to our present times and thinking what this person would say to find their revolutions birthing this kind of republic. Rizal being a national hero has always been a…

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NBI may file charges vs. PNP for statement on kidnapped Korean based on 'unverified' reports - GMA News

GMA News NBI may file charges vs. PNP for statement on kidnapped Korean based on 'unverified' reports GMA News The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday said it is considering filing charges against the Philippine National Police (PNP) for issuing a statement based on "unverified"…

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Anisova scores 35 in Sta Lucia's comeback win over Cocolife in PSL - Rappler

Rappler Anisova scores 35 in Sta Lucia's comeback win over Cocolife in PSL Rappler MANILA, Philippines – Bohdana Anisova dropped a whopping 35 points to anchor the Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors in a come-from-behind 23-25, 22-25, 25-12, 25-23, 15-7 win over the Cocolife Asset Managers in the 2017…

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NBI may file charges vs. PNP for statement on kidnapped Korean based on 'unverified' reports - GMA News

Tuesday 28 November 2017

Palace warns jeepney operators vs. joining two-day strike - GMA News

GMA News Palace warns jeepney operators vs. joining two-day strike GMA News Malacañang on Tuesday warned jeepney operators of facing “legal consequences” if they would join the two-day nationwide transport strike set next week. “I think the LTFRB is correct in saying that the holders of publi...

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Palace warns jeepney operators vs. joining two-day strike - GMA News

Optimizing Any Outdoor Venue for Maximum Recycling Potential

Concerts, outdoor festivals and other gatherings with large numbers of people can generate an immense amount of waste. Here's how to optimise them for recycling: Concerts, outdoor festivals and other gatherings with large numbers of people can generate an immense amount of waste. Not only is this wasteful potentially off-putting and unsanitary, but it can c…

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MPD vows to probe allegations cops executed 3 men in Tondo - GMA News

GMA News MPD vows to probe allegations cops executed 3 men in Tondo GMA News The Manila Police District on Tuesday said it will probe allegations that their police officers executed three men in an operation in Tondo. “We will conduct an in-depth investigation regarding the said incident but of…

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Solon says weak law enforcement, low public awareness lead to rise in road crashes - GMA News

GMA News Solon says weak law enforcement, low public awareness lead to rise in road crashes GMA News A lawmaker on Tuesday underscored that the weak enforcement of the law and low public awareness contribute to the rise in the number of road crashes in the country despite having a "sufficient…

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Ex-mayor in Leyte gets prison term of 2 to 6 years for malversation

This week's Visayan Business Post Digital Edition is out today. This week's headlines: Ex-mayor in Leyte gets prison term of 2 to 6 years for malversation ‘Rice revolution’ sparked in Leyte Custro Islas in Leyte: Island beauty times four Imee Marcos' son marries granddaughter of ‘political rival’ Your One-Stop-Shop for local and national news. Local news for the Global Visayan! #Philippines #EasternVisayas #Visayanbizpost #VBP #GlobalVisayan The Sandiganbayan has convicted Alfredo Lloren, former mayor of Inopacan, Leyte, of malversation over the payment of P380,000 for a backhoe that was not delivered in 2003. In a 51-page decision dated…

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Ex-mayor in Leyte gets prison term of 2 to 6 years for malversation

This week's Visayan Business Post Digital Edition is out today. This week's headlines: Ex-mayor in Leyte gets prison term of 2 to 6 years for malversation ‘Rice revolution’ sparked in Leyte Custro Islas in Leyte: Island beauty times four Imee Marcos' son marries granddaughter of ‘political rival’ Your One-Stop-Shop for local and national news. Local news for the Global Visayan! ‪#‎Philippines‬ ‪#‎EasternVisayas‬ ‪#‎Visayanbizpost‬ ‪#‎VBP‬ ‪#‎GlobalVisayan‬ http://ift.tt/2BtOu8b The Sandiganbayan has convicted Alfredo Lloren, former mayor of Inopacan, Leyte, of malversation over the payment of P380,000 for a backhoe that was not delivered in 2003. In a 51-page decision dated…

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Voters' registration ends Nov. 30 – Comelec - Inquirer.net

Voters' registration ends Nov. 30 – Comelec Inquirer.net The Commission on Elections (Comelec) issued this reminder to would-be voters as the ongoing voters' registration is set to end this Thursday, November 30. Poll spokesperson James Jimenez urged the public to avoid flocking to local election?...

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'Mapupusoy ka': VACC revives impeach threat vs Ombudsman - ABS-CBN News

ABS-CBN News 'Mapupusoy ka': VACC revives impeach threat vs Ombudsman ABS-CBN News This picture taken on August 23, 2016 shows Philippine Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales gesturing during an interview at the Office of the Ombudsman in Manila. Noel Celis, AFP. MANILA - Ombudsman Conchita Carpio…

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How ORO LA Became a Multi-Million Dollar Fashion Brand in Two Years by Fueling Shopping on Instagram with “Imagination” – Shopify

“We’re not so much curating content as curating imagination.” —Kevin Dao, ORO Los Angeles Co-Founder and CEO/CCO … A detailed look at the role of Instagram and social in the rise of an ecommerce phenomenon by Aaron Orendorff via Shopify Plus Can a picture build a brand? Can it launch a business? And can it sustain high-volume growth over the long term? For any ecommerce organization investing in Instagram, those are big questions. And even though Instagram is one of the few social networks that genuinely loves products and brands … they...

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Weak La Niña to hit C. Visayas next month - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Weak La Niña to hit C. Visayas next month Inquirer.net A WEAK La Niña is projected to prevail over Central Visayas and the rest of the country by the first week of December this year, the state weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration…

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Senate wants VAT on BOT contracts - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Senate wants VAT on BOT contracts Inquirer.net Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto has expressed fear that imposing VAT on BOT projects like the MRT operations in Metro Manila will eventually burden the public. /Inquirer photo. The Senate has rejected a proposal to exempt from the…

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Government mulls new council for casino privatization - Philippine Star

Philippine Star Government mulls new council for casino privatization Philippine Star Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez said a new team would be created to handle the technicalities in the privatization process of PAGCOR-owned casinos. File. MANILA, Philippines — The government is planning to…

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Contraband seized from priest officiating mass in Bohol jail - Rappler

Rappler Contraband seized from priest officiating mass in Bohol jail Rappler Father James Darunday claims the wife of an inmate tricked him into bringing in a plastic container of biscuits. Prohibited cigarettes and tobacco leaves were inside. Michael O. Ligalig. Published 7:37 PM, November 27,…

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Monday 27 November 2017

Senators agree to lower excise tax on cosmetic procedures to 10 percent - Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin Senators agree to lower excise tax on cosmetic procedures to 10 percent Manila Bulletin Senators have agreed to lower to 10 percent the excise tax rate on cosmetic procedures under the proposed tax reform bill. Senator Frank Drilon speaks during the Committees of public order and…

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Aquino bro-in-law tagged in P8.7-B road scam - Philippine Star

Philippine Star Aquino bro-in-law tagged in P8.7-B road scam Philippine Star Eldon Cruz, husband of Ballsy Aquino-Cruz, has been tagged by a state witness in the road right-of-way scam. STAR, file. MANILA, Philippines — A state witness has implicated Eldon Cruz, brother-in-law of former President…

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Keystone Pipeline Spill Creates Uncertainty in Oil Markets | Energy Central

Keystone Pipeline Spill Creates Uncertainty in Oil Markets The Power Industry Network™

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West Visayas cops told to go on offensive | SunStar - Sun.Star

West Visayas cops told to go on offensive | SunStar Sun.Star THE Police Regional Office Western Visayas urged policemen in Western Visayas to be aggressive against terrorism after the cancellation of peace negotiations with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National…

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Man shoots relative at grandma's wake | SunStar - Sun.Star

Man shoots relative at grandma's wake | SunStar Sun.Star A DRUG surrenderer, who is suffering from a hearing ailment, allegedly shot dead his distant relative during the wake of their grandmother on Sunday night, November 26, in Sitio Looc, Barangay Poblacion, Argao, Cebu. Police identified the…

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Lady Bullpups rule Rebisco Volleyball League - Philippine Star

Inquirer.net Lady Bullpups rule Rebisco Volleyball League Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — For a moment, the De La Salle Lipa Green Chevrons looked like they were going to turn the match on its head. But you know the saying in the vernacular… “pinatikim lang”? The Nazareth School of National…

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COA orders water officials to refund millions in meal, hospital allowances - Rappler

Rappler COA orders water officials to refund millions in meal, hospital allowances Rappler REFUND. The Commission on Audit declares as illegal P74.558 million worth of meal and hospitalization allowances given to Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) officials and employees from 2012 to 2014.…

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De Lima 'overjoyed' with Pope Francis' rosary birthday gift - The Standard

De Lima 'overjoyed' with Pope Francis' rosary birthday gift The Standard Senator Leila de Lima has expressed jubilation at what she described as a “beautiful rosary” sent to her by Pope Francis. This she shared during today's Mass at the PNP Custodial Center attended by family members, friends and…

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Gica faces malversation raps over meal receipts | SunStar - Sun.Star

Gica faces malversation raps over meal receipts | SunStar Sun.Star AFTER ordering his dismissal from public service last week, the Office of the Ombudsman found probable cause to file malversation charges against Dumanjug, Cebu Mayor Efren “Gungun” Gica for falsifying restaurant receipts for meals…

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'Rice revolution' sparked in Leyte | Inquirer Business - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net 'Rice revolution' sparked in Leyte | Inquirer Business Inquirer.net Trailblazing couple Patrick Renucci and Rachel Renucci-Tan want to spark a “rice revolution” in Leyte. (Top) New tractors are available to farmers who want to ... and more »

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Poe: Prioritize emergency powers for President to solve traffic woes - Manila Bulletin

Business Mirror Poe: Prioritize emergency powers for President to solve traffic woes Manila Bulletin Senator Grace Poe called on Malacañang yesterday to certify the proposed emergency powers for the President as urgent for its immediate approval and enactment by Congress. Poe, who filed Senate Bill…

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Sunday 26 November 2017

Ex-mayor in Leyte gets prison term of 2 to 6 years for malversation - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Ex-mayor in Leyte gets prison term of 2 to 6 years for malversation Inquirer.net The Sandiganbayan has convicted Alfredo Lloren, former mayor of Inopacan, Leyte, of malversation over the payment of P380,000 for a backhoe that was not delivered in 2003. In a 51-page decision dated Nov.…

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Bar examinees greeted, showered with support by relatives, friends as exams end - Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin Bar examinees greeted, showered with support by relatives, friends as exams end Manila Bulletin The brave bar examinees were greeted with warm outpouring of support from their relatives and friends as they concluded today the 2017 Bar Examinations at the University of Sto. Tomas in…

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3 industries in China you should be paying attention to - TechNode

China may be known for its manufacturing, but soon it will be known for much more. China may be known for its manufacturing, but soon it will be known for much more.

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