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TOP STORIES – Wednesday, 13 March 2024

TODAY’S TOP STORIES (from online and print media monitoring)

As of 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, 13 March 2024

Marcos' statement comes on the heels of a Chinese diplomat's allegation that the Philippine government is ignoring Beijing's proposals to 'normalize' the situation in the South China Sea.

1. WEST PHL SEA:

-Marcos on West Philippine Sea: We have not rejected any proposal China made to us

-Marcos to China's 10-dash line: Internationally unrecognizable

[Daily Tribune, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Philstar, The Manila Times, Rappler]

https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcos-says-manila-not-rejected-beijing-proposals-south-china-sea-conflict-march-2024/

2. PBBM GERMANY VISIT:

-Germany to help train Pinoy troops —Marcos

-PHL secures at least US$4-B worth of investments from Germany

-PHL, Germany reaffirm commitment in promoting rules-based international order

[Manila Standard, ABS-CBN News, Daily Tribune, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Rappler, The Manila Times]

https://manilastandard.net/news/314425472/germany-to-help-train-pinoy-troops-marcos.html

3. PhilHealth set to provide free mammograms

[Abante, Daily Tribune, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, People’s Tonight, Pilipino Star Ngayon, Rappler, The Manila Times, Manila Standard]

https://manilastandard.net/news/314425461/philhealth-set-to-provide-free-mammograms.html

4. Palawan Congressman Salvame passes away

[ABS-CBN News, Daily Tribune, GMA News, Manila Bulletin, Philstar]

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/03/13/2340269/palawan-lawmaker-edgardo-egay-salvame-passes-away

5. DENR reacts to viral Chocolate Hills resort; says closure order issued in 2023

[ABS-CBN News, Daily Tribune, Inquirer, Philstar, Rappler, Manila Bulletin]

https://mb.com.ph/2024/3/13/don-t-look-at-us-denr-reacts-on-viral-chocolate-hills-resort-says-closure-order-issued-in-2023

6. PCSO clarifies: Bettor who won 20 times did not take part in jackpot games

[Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, The Manila Times]

https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/03/13/news/pcso-clarifies-bettor-who-won-20-times-did-not-take-part-in-jackpot-games/1936633

7. CA confirms appointment of Recto as DOF secretary

[DZBB, Daily Tribune, GMA News, The Manila Times, Manila Bulletin]

https://mb.com.ph/2024/3/13/ca-confirms-appointment-of-recto-as-dof-secretary

8. Senate panel gives Quiboloy 48 hours to justify absence at hearing

[ABS-CBN News, Philstar, Rappler]

https://www.rappler.com/philippines/senate-committee-hontiveros-apollo-quiboloy-justify-adsence-hearing/


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