Visayan Business Post: May 2017

Wednesday, 31 May 2017

What ISIS follower Isnilon Hapilon's transcripts reveal about his childhood - Rappler

Rappler What ISIS follower Isnilon Hapilon's transcripts reveal about his childhood Rappler LANAO DEL SUR, Philippines – As troops swoop down the heart of Marawi City to find and kill Isnilon Hapilon – the supposed "emir" of Islamic State (ISIS) in Southeast Asia – lawmakers begin a probe into the…

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Maute members confined to 4 barangays, says AFP - Malaya

GMA News Maute members confined to 4 barangays, says AFP Malaya THE military yesterday said the armed conflict between government forces and the Maute Group in Marawi City is now confined to four barangays, from a high of 10 in the initial days of the firefight that erupted on Tuesday last week. On…

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Joma Sison: NPA can help fight Marawi terrorists on certain terms - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Joma Sison: NPA can help fight Marawi terrorists on certain terms Inquirer.net REBEL PANEL National Democratic Front of the Philippines' senior adviser Luis Jalandoni (left) and chief political consultant Jose Maria Sison, who founded the Communist Party of the Philippines, meet…

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Body Pulled From American River Could Be Missing Teen - U.S. News & World Report

Body Pulled From American River Could Be Missing Teen U.S. News & World Report Authorities are trying to determine if a body pulled from the American River is that of a missing Sacramento area teen. | May 31, 2017, at 10:12 a.m.. MORE. LinkedIn · StumbleUpon · Google +; Cancel. Body Pulled From…

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'Martial law. Now' propaganda video taken down - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net 'Martial law. Now' propaganda video taken down Inquirer.net The Presidential Communications Operations Office has taken down a propaganda video aimed at shoring up support for martial law as a means to combat “extremism.” The video, which is 36 seconds in length, shows a distressed boy…

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Abu Sayyaf chief Isnilon Hapilon not a UP graduate - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Abu Sayyaf chief Isnilon Hapilon not a UP graduate Inquirer.net The University of the Philippines (UP) clarified on Wednesday that Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon Hapilon did not graduate from the university, contrary to earlier reports. “Upon verification with the official records of the…

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Ex-Ilocos Sur lawmaker seeks dismissal of cases - The Manila Times

ABS-CBN News Ex-Ilocos Sur lawmaker seeks dismissal of cases The Manila Times FORMER Ilocos Sur first district Rep. Salacnib Baterina asked the Sandiganbayan's Second Division to dismiss the graft, malversation and direct bribery charges against him in connection with the alleged anomalous use of…

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DOT to invite Korean tourists, dispel crisis fears - Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin DOT to invite Korean tourists, dispel crisis fears Manila Bulletin A tourism delegation will be flying to Seoul, South Korea, to dispel fears on traveling to the Philippines, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Tuesday. While DOT expressed confidence in the resiliency of the…

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2-yr-old boy in gov't lookout list of persons helping Maute group - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net 2-yr-old boy in gov't lookout list of persons helping Maute group Inquirer.net A two-year and eight-month-old boy has been included in the government's lookout report containing the names of people who helped the Maute terror group in attacking Marawi. “Request that all concerned…

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Cardinal Quevedo slams terrorism as 'demonic ideology' - Rappler

Rappler Cardinal Quevedo slams terrorism as 'demonic ideology' Rappler SLAMMING TERROR. Cotabato Archbishop Orlando Cardinal Quevedo says in a homily on May 31, 2017, that terrorism is a 'demonic ideology' destroying friendships between Christians and Muslims. Photo by Angie de Silva/Rappler.…

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Duterte might suspend habeas corpus in Visayas if violence spreads - Philippine Star

Philippine Star Duterte might suspend habeas corpus in Visayas if violence spreads Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said that he would suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in the Visayas as a “precautionary measure” if the violence spills…

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Cardinal Quevedo slams terrorism as 'demonic ideology' - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Cardinal Quevedo slams terrorism as 'demonic ideology' Inquirer.net As clashes continue in Marawi City, Cotabato Archbishop Orlando on Wednesday slammed terrorism as a “demonic ideology” that destroys friendships between Christians and Muslims. “The friendship of Muslims, Christians,…

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Carvajal: Solidarity - Sun.Star

Manila Bulletin Carvajal: Solidarity Sun.Star SOME oppose President Rodrigo Roa Duterte's (PRRD's) martial law from an emotion of fear of the savagery they heard of Marcos's martial law. They were too young to experience “that” martial law. Mostly from Luzon and the Visayas, they also have only a…

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Marines arrive in Iligan to reinforce troops in Marawi - Philippine Star

Philippine Star Marines arrive in Iligan to reinforce troops in Marawi Philippine Star Philippine Marines wade to shore from a landing craft during a training exercise. http://ift.tt/1rPl4HT de Santos, file. ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Marine reinforcements arrived in Iligan City on Wednesday to…

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Aguirre to SC: Let Luzon, Visayas courts handle Maute cases - Rappler

Rappler Aguirre to SC: Let Luzon, Visayas courts handle Maute cases Rappler MANILA, Philippines – If and when cases are filed against members of the Maute terror group in connection with the crisis in Marawi City, Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II wants special courts in Luzon and Visayas –…

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Duterte hits back at Chelsea Clinton, reminds her of dad's Lewinsky - Rappler

Rappler Duterte hits back at Chelsea Clinton, reminds her of dad's Lewinsky Rappler 'When President Clinton was fucking Lewinsky… what was your statement or reaction?' says Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, fuming after Chelsea Clinton criticized his rape joke. Bea Cupin · @beacupin. Published…

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Duterte to suspend writ of habeas corpus in Visayas if conflict spreads - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Duterte to suspend writ of habeas corpus in Visayas if conflict spreads Inquirer.net The President said the order, short of martial law, would be necessary as Visayas could be reached easily by sea from Mindanao in a matter of hours. “That is just a precautionary measure. Don't think…

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Duterte orders arrest of communist rebel leaders upon their return to PH - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Duterte orders arrest of communist rebel leaders upon their return to PH Inquirer.net DAVAO CITY – President Duterte on Wednesday vowed to order the arrest of members of the National Democratic Front peace panels when they return home from the Netherlands. Both government and NDF…

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Why There's No End In Sight To Violence By Multiple Terrorist Groups In The Philippines - Forbes

Forbes Why There's No End In Sight To Violence By Multiple Terrorist Groups In The Philippines Forbes Deadly violence has gripped the southwestern Philippines since the 1960s and left around 120,000 people dead in what's widely known as the Mindanao conflict. Then in 2014 one major Mindanao rebel…

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Maute group on the run; eight surrender - Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin Maute group on the run; eight surrender Manila Bulletin A Marine official who is currently involved in the clearing operation against the Maute Group in Marawi City said the militants are on the run while engaging security forces in sporadic gunfight. Brig. Gen. Custodio Parcon said…

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Duterte eyes suspension of writ of habeas corpus in Visayas - Rappler

Rappler Duterte eyes suspension of writ of habeas corpus in Visayas Rappler “If there is maybe a transfer of venue [of terrorists] from Mindanao to the Visayas and to make it easy for the Philippines to challenge the new engagements, I will be forced to declare the suspension of the writ of habeas…

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Aguirre to SC: Let Luzon, Visayas courts handle Maute cases - Rappler

Dead Filipino seamen victims of foul play – Australian coroner - Rappler

Rappler Dead Filipino seamen victims of foul play – Australian coroner Rappler SYDNEY, Australia – Two Filipino seamen who mysteriously disappeared or died in separate incidents on a Japanese coal ship in Australian waters were killed, a coroner ruled Wednesday, May 31. In 2012 Cesar Llanto, 42,…

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Bicam committee OKs bill extending driver's license validity - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Bicam committee OKs bill extending driver's license validity Inquirer.net Senators and members of the House of Representatives sitting as a bicameral committee tackle the bill extending the validity of driver's license to up to 10 years. MAILA AGER/INQUIRER.net. The congressional…

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DPWH completes farm-to-market road in San Juan, Southern Leyte - Philippine Information Agency

DPWH completes farm-to-market road in San Juan, Southern Leyte Philippine Information Agency MAASIN CITY, Southern Leyte, May 31 (PIA) - The Department of Public Works and Highways Southern Leyte District Engineering Office (DPWH-SLDEO) has recently completed the construction of Bobon…

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MPD frees 3 persons of interest in Quiapo explosion - Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin MPD frees 3 persons of interest in Quiapo explosion Manila Bulletin The Manila Police District (MPD) released the three persons of interest in the May 6 Quiapo blast that killed two and injured six after finding out that there is no solid evidence that will link them to the crime.…

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Davao City submits resolution for national ID card system - Sun.Star

CNN Philippines Davao City submits resolution for national ID card system Sun.Star WITH the proliferation of fake identification (ID) in the city, the Davao City Peace and Order Council submitted a resolution to the Office of the President to come up with a national ID card system. Mayor Sara…

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176920 internally displaced persons in Marawi conflict - Sun.Star

Sun.Star 176920 internally displaced persons in Marawi conflict Sun.Star LANAO DEL SUR. Children displaced by the fighting in Marawi City eat lunch at the evacuation center in Saguiran, Lanao del Sur Monday afternoon May 29. The clashes between state security forces and Isis-affiliated extremists…

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Coke must be hurting - Visayan Daily Star

Coke must be hurting Visayan Daily Star Ninfa Leonardia A news headline yesterday said “AFP close to re-taking Marawi”. Oh my goodness! I'm sure most Filipinos did not know that the situation was that bad. If they are “re-taking it, that means it had really been taken already. Anyway, we all ...…

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Ex-Leyte mayor faces graft over quarry mess - GMA News

GMA News Ex-Leyte mayor faces graft over quarry mess GMA News The Office of the Ombudsman has found probable cause to charge a former Leyte mayor with graft for allegedly allowing quarry operations without permit. Former Babatngon, Leyte mayor Charita Chan and Christopher Estrella of CSE Builders…

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Andanar abolishes PCOO StratComm office - Rappler

Rappler Andanar abolishes PCOO StratComm office Rappler RESTRUCTURING. PCOO chief Martin Andanar reorganizes his department but maintains he did not fire anyone. Presidential photo. MANILA, Philippines – An entire office under the Presidential Communications Operations Office was abolished and some…

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Lanao gov't fears 100 corpses still sprawled in Marawi - ABS-CBN News

ABS-CBN News Lanao gov't fears 100 corpses still sprawled in Marawi ABS-CBN News MANILA - The Lanao del Sur government on Tuesday expressed concern that up to 100 more corpses could be recovered in Marawi City as government forces come close to defeating rebel forces after a week-long saga of gun…

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Fariñas: Duterte constitutionally bound to obey Congress on martial law - CNN Philippines

CNN Philippines Fariñas: Duterte constitutionally bound to obey Congress on martial law CNN Philippines Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 31) — President Rodrigo Duterte is constitutionally obliged to follow Congress if it jointly agrees to revoke the proclamation of martial law in Mindanao, House…

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Catanduanes, Leyte mayors in hot water for graft - Inquirer.net

Catanduanes, Leyte mayors in hot water for graft Inquirer.net State prosecutors have formally charged at the Sandiganbayan the former municipal officials of Viga, Catanduanes, over the purchase of a P13.95-million backhoe without public bidding in 2005. Charged with one count of violating Section…

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Lanao gov't fears 100 corpses still sprawled in Marawi - ABS-CBN News

Andanar abolishes PCOO's Strategic Communications Office - GMA News

GMA News Andanar abolishes PCOO's Strategic Communications Office GMA News In an order signed on May 30, Andanar abolished the Strategic Communications Office (SCO), formerly Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office under the Presidential Communications Operations…

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Army retakes 90 percent of Marawi - ABS-CBN News

ABS-CBN News Army retakes 90 percent of Marawi ABS-CBN News MANILA - Government forces have retaken 90 percent of Marawi City, a week after it was attacked by Maute and Abu Sayyaf bandits, the military said Wednesday. "Almost 90 percent of the whole city is well controlled by our forces and have…

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DOJ exec in Iligan to oversee creation of panel of prosecutors for Maute cases - GMA News

GMA News DOJ exec in Iligan to oversee creation of panel of prosecutors for Maute cases GMA News A ranking official of the Department of Justice (DOJ) is currently in Iligan City to oversee the creation of panel of prosecutors that will handle the cases against the Maute group members who laid…

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NHA plans to construct housing units for soldiers and police near camps - UNTV News

UNTV News NHA plans to construct housing units for soldiers and police near camps UNTV News MANILA, Philippines — About 1,700 housing units in Bulacan intended for personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) are yet to be occupied by soldiers and…

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House junks impeachment complaint against Duterte - Manila Bulletin

Manila Bulletin House junks impeachment complaint against Duterte Manila Bulletin With 217 affirmative and four negative votes, the House of Representatives dismissed with finality the impeachment complaint filed against President Duterte by Magdalo Party-list Rep. Gary Alejano. Deputy Speaker and…

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Biz leader raises concern on possible martial law in Visayas - Sun.Star

Biz leader raises concern on possible martial law in Visayas Sun.Star A BUSINESS leader in Negros Island Region (NIR) has expressed concerns over the pronouncement of President Rodrigo Duterte that the martial law may also be declared in Visayas as it will surely slow down business growth in the…

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No tax reform, no infra boom - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net No tax reform, no infra boom Inquirer.net No golden age of infrastructure may be forthcoming if Congress fails to pass soon the comprehensive tax reform package bill, according to Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia, who warned that the government's ambitious “build, build,…

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Peace panels still hopeful talks can be salvaged - Inquirer.net

Inquirer.net Peace panels still hopeful talks can be salvaged Inquirer.net INFORMAL MEET Peace negotiators from the government huddle with those of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines to discuss ways of saving the fifth round of talks hours before formally announcing their withdrawal.…

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Fine-tuning the Bamboo Industry in Region 8

Fine-tuning the Bamboo Industry in Region 8 - Did you know that there are 62 species of bamboo in the Philippines? Did you also know that Kawayan Tinik, Giant Bamboo, Bolo and Buho are the top 4 species that can be found in Region 8? #Tacloban #DTI #Bamboo #Visayanbizpost #VBP #GlobalVisayan More at visayanbizpost.com Read our Digital Edition now at http://ift.tt/1PSiso1 Local news for the Global Visayan - Published online every Monday Did you know that there are 62 species of bamboo in the Philippines? Did you also know that Kawayan Tinik, Giant Bamboo, Bolo and Buho are the top 4 species that can be found in Region 8?

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Endangered sea hawk rescued in Ormoc City, turned over to DENR - Sun.Star

Endangered sea hawk rescued in Ormoc City, turned over to DENR Sun.Star ORMOC CITY, Leyte -- A concerned citizen turned over on Sunday, March 12, an endangered eagle or sea hawk (Pandion Haliaetus) to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) after it was rescued in a residential…

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Coffee value chain analysis and upgrading in R8

Coffee value chain analysis and upgrading in R8 - DTI 8 Conducted a Value Chain Analysis and Upgrading Workshop for R8 Coffee Industry on May 24, 2017 at the Dept. of Agriculture RFO8 Conference Hall. #Tacloban #Coffee #Visayanbizpost #VBP #GlobalVisayan More at visayanbizpost.com Read our Digital Edition now at http://ift.tt/1PSiso1 Local news for the Global Visayan - Published online every Monday DTI 8 Conducted a Value Chain Analysis and Upgrading Workshop for R8 Coffee Industry on May 24, 2017 at the Dept. of Agriculture RFO8 Conference Hall.

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The absurd communists - The Standard

The absurd communists The Standard LIKE actors in an absurdist play, communist leaders are blaming the government for cancelling the fifth round of peace talks in The Netherlands on Sunday, even though they ordered their comrades in the New People's Army mere days ago to step up their ... and more…

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CHED: Hike on tuition, other fees reasonable - Philippine Star

Philippine Star CHED: Hike on tuition, other fees reasonable Philippine Star In a statement, CHED chair Patricia Licuanan said the approach to assessing requests to increase tuition and other fees was holistic and balanced the interests of stakeholders. UN News Centre, file. MANILA, Philippines -…

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Casinos soon under dirty-money watch - BusinessWorld Online Edition

Casinos soon under dirty-money watch BusinessWorld Online Edition CASINOS across the country will soon be covered by the anti-money laundering law after both chambers of Congress approved the measure concerned on third and final reading. Tourist and casino players arrive at the grand opening of the…

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Security guard nabbed for payroll robbery - Sun.Star

Philippine Star Security guard nabbed for payroll robbery Sun.Star POLICE yesterday arrested a security guard who allegedly took part in the payroll robbery over the weekend that left an accountant dead. Archie Ando, 36, a security guard of an industrial zone in Lapu-Lapu City and employed under…

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