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TOP STORIES - Thursday, 04 July, 2024

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

As of 5:00 p.m. Thursday, 04 July 2024

1. Farmers file petition vs. EO lowering tariff for rice

[ABS-CBN News, BusinessMirror, BusinessWorld, Daily Tribune, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, News5, Philstar, Rappler]

https://www.rappler.com/philippines/farmers-groups-want-temporary-restraining-order-eo-62-reduction-rice-tariffs/

2. Gov’t debt inches up to P15.35T in May

[GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Philstar]

https://business.inquirer.net/467137/govt-debt-inches-up-to-p15-35t-in-may

3. Leonardo DiCaprio joins call for PBBM to protect Masungi Georeserve; DENR reacts

[ABS-CBN News, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, News5, Philstar, Rappler, The Manila Times] https://entertainment.inquirer.net/564613/leonardo-dicaprio-urges-president-bongbong-marcos-to-protect-masungi

4. Marcos wants improved e-visa processing for Indian tourists

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

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/912195/marcos-indian-tourists/story/

5. US MISSILE SYSTEM:

-PH: US mid-range missile system in 'Balikatan' drills to be pulled out

-No ‘imminent attack’ from China despite Sen. Marcos’ warning – NSC

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

https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/07/04/news/ph-us-mid-range-missile-system-in-balikatan-drills-to-be-pulled-out/1955092

6. AFP COMMAND CONFERENCE:

-Marcos leads a command conference with AFP officials

-Marcos supports AFP's adaptation of new tactics vs. cybersecurity issues

[ABS-CBN News, Daily Tribune, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, News5]

https://mb.com.ph/2024/7/4/marcos-commits-to-support-afp-s-cybersecurity-efforts

7. House eyes passing 2025 budget bill before end-September – Romualdez

[BusinessMirror, BusinessWorld, News5, Malaya, Philstar, Manila Standard, The Manila Times]

https://www.bworldonline.com/top-stories/2024/07/04/606011/house-eyes-budget-approval-by-sept/

8. NEW SENATE BUILDING HEARING:

-Binay, Cayetano clash over New Senate Building costs

-Binay mulls ethics complaint vs Cayetano after ‘Marites’ barb, claim on interview questions

[ABS-CBN News, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, News5, Philstar, Rappler, The Manila Times]

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1957712/binay-cayetano-trade-barbs-at-senate-hearing

9. P27-B COVID-19 allowance for healthcare workers released Friday – DBM

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

https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/2024/7/4/dbm-to-release-p27b-for-health-emergency-allowance-1236

10. New dengue vaccine may be approved this year, says DOH

[ABS-CBN News, Daily Tribune, GMA News, Inquirer, Malaya, Philstar]

https://qa.philstar.com/headlines/2024/07/04/2367708/philippines-could-get-new-dengue-vaccine-within-year

11. DICT checking reported hacking of DFA

[Daily Tribune, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard]

https://tribune.net.ph/2024/07/03/hackers-hit-dfa-ditc

12. Galvez bats for creation of department of peace

[GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Standard, The Manila Times]

https://manilastandard.net/news/314467519/galvez-bats-for-creation-of-cabinet-post-for-peace.html

13. PHIVOLCS: Kanlaon tremors more frequent

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

https://manilastandard.net/news/314467345/phivolcs-kanlaon-tremors-more-frequent.html


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