TODAY’S TOP STORIES (from online and print media monitoring)
12 July 2023, Wednesday, as of 5:00 p.m.
1. West PHL Sea update
-16 countries back PH claims in West PH Sea on 7th anniversary of WPS
ruling
-Hontiveros: National WPS Victory Day should be held every July 12
-Pulse Asia: 80% of Pinoys want alliances to defend West Philippine Sea
rights
-Marcos admin urged to assert SCS ruling more vigorously
-DFA launches microsite marking 7th anniversary of West PH Sea arbitral
ruling
[Manila Standard, Inquirer, Rappler, GMA News, CNN PHL, Philstar,
Journal News, Manila Bulletin]
2. ‘Inflation, wage hike still urgent concerns of Pinoys’
[PhilStar, Manila Standard, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Pilipino Star
Ngayon]
3. Marcos graces Lake Mainit Hydroelectric Power Plant inauguration in Agusan del Norte
- Marcos wants stronger ties with Japan in renewable energy
- PHL should favor renewable energy, battle climate change
[CNN Philippines, ABS-CBN News, GMA News, Daily Tribune, Manila
Bulletin]
https://tribune.net.ph/2023/07/12/marcos-graces-lake-mainit-hydroelectric-power-plant-inauguration-in-agusan-del-norte/
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4. Marcos helps unveil new PAGCOR logo; Tells PAGCOR: Be socially impactful, responsibly lead gaming practices
-PAGCOR celebrates proud achievements for the past 40 years
-Marcos urges PAGCOR to promote programs that will benefit the youth
[The Philippine Star, Inquirer, CNN Philippines, GMA News, Business
Mirror]
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/07/12/2280438/marcos-pagcor-be-catalyst-greater-achievements
5. Frasco going on 9-day leave, will be back to attend SONA, assures Palace
[Manila Standard, Daily Tribune, Philippine Daily Inquirer]
6. SONA Update
PNP: Gun ban imposed in Calabarzon, Central Luzon, NCR on July 24 for
SONA 2023
Transport groups to hold 3-day transport holiday in time for PBBM SONA
[CNN PHL, DZBB, GMA News, Manila Bulletin] https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/875562/pnp-gun-ban-imposed-in-calabarzon-central-luzon-ncr-on-july-24-for-sona-2023
7. SC cites PAO Chief Acosta in contempt, requires explanation
[Rappler, ABS-CBN News, Philstar, Manila Bulletin, Daily Tribune]
8. Maharlika Investment Fund
Marcos set to sign Maharlika bill on July 18 —Zubiri
[ABS-CBN News, GMA News, CNN PHL, Inquirer]
https://www.gmanetwork.com/ne8ws/topstories/nation/875570/marcos-set-to-sign-maharlika-bill-on-july-18-zubiri/story/?just_in
9. After inhibition of 2 judges, De Lima case re-raffled to new Muntinlupa court
[CNN PHL, Rappler, GMA News, Philstar]
10. 4 Cordillera activists tagged as ‘terrorists’
-ATC’s terrorist tag on Cordillera activists condemned
[Inquirer, CNN Philippines, News5, Business World, Manila Times]
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1800367/4-cordillera-activists-tagged-as-terrorists
11. MTRCB allows ‘Barbie’ screening in PH despite 9-dash line controversy
[CNN PHL, ABS-CBN News, Manila Times, GMA News, Rappler]
MTRCB finds no basis to ban ‘Barbie’, gives movie PG rating
12. Bataan under state of calamity due to ASF outbreak
[Philstar, Pilipino Star, GMA News]
13. BARMM governors urge Marcos Cabinet to tackle MILF’s full decommissioning
[GMA News, Inquirer, One News Ph]
14. POGO
Gatchalian sends report seeking total POGO ban to Malacañang
-PNP hurt by allegations of lapses, extortion in Las Piñas POGO raid
[Manila Bulletin, Pilipino Star Ngayon]
15. MMDA's P300-million command center in Pasig
[ABS-CBN News, GMA News, Inquirer]
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1800627/fwd-mmda-bares-statethe-art-command-center
16. Mayon’s volume of sulfur dioxide emission up, quakes more frequent
- PHIVOLCS: More volcanic earthquakes, plumes observed over Taal Volcano
- More villages affected by Mayon ashfall
[Inquirer, GMA News, Philstar]
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