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Posted: 04 Jul 2016 09:19 PM PDT

Ombudsman affirms graft raps vs. Cebu's Gwen Garcia over convention center project
GMA News
The Office of the Ombudsman has affirmed its earlier ruling finding probable cause to file graft charges against re-elected Cebu Rep. Gwendolyn Garcia in connection with the alleged anomalous construction of the P830-million Cebu International ...
Cebu Rep. Gwen Garcia to face graft raps for CICC projectInquirer.net
Ombudsman affirms graft charges vs ...Rappler
Ombudsman affirms filing of graft charges vs Gwen GarciaSun.Star
Manila Bulletin
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Posted: 04 Jul 2016 03:52 AM PDT

Thirty killed in four days in Philippine war on drugs
The News International
Duterte won the election in May on a platform of crushing crime, but his incendiary rhetoric and advocacy of extrajudicial killings have alarmed many who hear echoes of the country´s authoritarian past. Oscar Albayalde, police chief for the Manila ...
The President from MindanaoPhilippine Star
Finding RodyBusinessWorld Online Edition

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Posted: 03 Jul 2016 03:39 PM PDT

Duterte ready to launch Freedom of Information law; vows to stop media killings
Jakarta Post
New Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte takes the oath during the inauguration ceremony in Malacanang Palace, June 30, in Manila, Philippines. (Radio Television Malacanang via AP Video/-) ...

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Posted: 04 Jul 2016 09:38 AM PDT

P900-M shabu seized, 19 suspects killed
Philippine Star
Philippine National Police chief Director General Ronald de la Rosa, Anti-Illegal Drugs Group head Senior Superintendent Albert Ferro and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Isidro Lapeña present 180 kilos of methamphetamine hydrochloride during ...
Close to P1-B shabu haulManila Bulletin
P900M worth of shabu seized in CagayanRappler
Police dig up P900-M shabu in CagayanGMA News
The Manila Times -Inquirer.net -Northbound Philippines News Online
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Posted: 04 Jul 2016 07:40 PM PDT

Duterte's marching orders: Continuity, inclusivity in peace process
GMA News
President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the continued implementation of all signed peace agreements and the creation of an "inclusive roadmap," new Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza said Monday. Dureza said the President told them ...
Dureza hopeful of Filipinos' help in achieving peaceInterAksyon
New peace adviser vows continuity, inclusivity in the peace processManila Bulletin
Dureza vows to honor agreements with MILFRappler
Philippine Star -The Filipino Times (press release)
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Posted: 04 Jul 2016 08:24 AM PDT

Macroeconomic targets to be reviewed today
BusinessWorld Online Edition
ECONOMIC MANAGERS of President Rodrigo R. Duterte will meet today to review the country's macroeconomic targets, barely a week after taking office. RELATED STORIES. April sees year's first fiscal surfeit · LGUs granted extension to meet BuB ...
Up to 3% of GDP: Wider budget deficit targeted this yearPhilippine Star
Dominguez: Ceiling on spending could be raised this yearRappler
2017 budget planning begins today – PerniaThe Manila Times
The Standard
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Posted: 04 Jul 2016 07:05 AM PDT

Comelec, Smartmatic execs should raise their arguments in court, Marcos camp says
GMA News
It would be best for officers of the Commission on Elections and technology provider Smartmatic-TIM accused of "tampering" with the automated election system to raise their arguments in court, and not before the Manila prosecutor's office. Thus, said ...
Bongbong camp: Case vs Smartmatic, Comelec IT workers strongInquirer.net
Marcos camp confident of winning cybercrime caseThe Manila Times
Marcos camp eyes fast resolution of cyber crime case vs Comelec, SmartmaticInterAksyon
The Standard
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Posted: 04 Jul 2016 05:56 AM PDT

Military to use 'shock and awe' strategy vs. Abu Sayyaf
GMA News
The military will employ "shock and awe" tactic in its offensive against the Abu Sayyaf, which is currently holding several hostages, among them foreigners, in Sulu, Armed Forces chief Lt. Gen. Ricardo Visaya said Monday. "You will see in July that ...
AFP to use 'shock and awe' vs Abu SayyafPhilippine Star
AFP to use 'shock and awe' tactics vs Abu SayyafInquirer.net
Incoming AFP chief eyes '24/7 fight' vs ASGBalita

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Posted: 04 Jul 2016 08:00 PM PDT