Diokno urges House to focus on Bato "drug war" memo

View in browser   |   Download our app September 14, 2024 BBM BIRTHDAY  The Malacañang grounds were opened to the public on Friday as the Palace marked the 67th birthday of President Marcos with the distribution of food packs to visitors, who came in droves for the free meal and some souvenir shots. — NIÑO JESUS ORBETA Hi there. Diokno urges House to focus on Bato "drug war" memo According to human rights lawyer Jose Manuel "Chel" Diokno, a 2016 PNP circular that used the words "eliminate," "neutralization" and "negation" against drug suspects was commonly understood by most cops as an order to "do it by all means, including killing."  Televangelist Apollo Quiboloy made his first court appearance on Friday, wearing a helmet, a face mask, dark eyeglasses, a bulletproof vest, and with his handcuffs concealed by a bandana. He later pleaded not guilty to charges of qualified human trafficking. Vice President Sara Duterte has found an ally in the Senate  over her office's budget woes, with Sen. Joel Villanueva saying he "cannot stomach (the move) to slash the OVP's budget by more than half," which was what the House budget panel did. A concerned mother — or a ruthless cop? Former police officer Royina Garma tearfully fretted over a daughter with special needs when the House ordered her detained for evasive answers about her alleged role in the Duterte drug war.  The US has slapped fresh sanctions on 16 officials aligned with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro — a move in support of the opposition's claims that candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia was the rightful winner of the country's July 28 election. Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. REGIONS Biz group bucks another wage hike in West Visayas ILOILO CITY—The Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) is against any wage increase for private sector employees, saying it could worsen the economic struggles in Western Visayas.  By Ruchelle Denice Demaisip  BUSINESS PH dollar surplus shrank in H1 to $1.4B The Philippines posted a lower dollar surplus in the first half of the year, with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) hoping for a reversal of declining foreign direct investments (FDI) and a stronger inflow of remittances to maintain the country's healthy external position. By Ian Nicolas Cigaral          PROPERTY Discovering the last jewel in Makati City Makati, the financial and cultural nucleus of the Philippines, is a thriving metropolis that effortlessly merges commerce, art, and lifestyle. By Ar. John Ian Lee Fulgar   Hi Edward, Have feedback? We're happy to hear it. Give Suggestions TO BE YOU A stationery addict's Seoul adventure People travel to Seoul for all sorts of reasons—to see the sights, experience the culture, eat good food, live their K-drama fantasies and follow in the footsteps of their K-pop idols. I was there for stationery. By Pam Pastor INQUIRER PLUS-EXCLUSIVE 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly': Spain lures fans to revived sets of iconic spaghetti western​ CARAZA, SPAIN—There are two types of people in the world, Clint Eastwood's Man With No Name tells a rival gunslinger who has no bullets. Those with a loaded gun, and those who dig. "You dig."​ By Reuters Try Inquirer Plus. Inquirer Plus is the Philippine Daily Inquirer's premium subscription service. Register for a free 30-day trial to get access to Inquirer's fearless reporting, exclusive stories and more. REGISTER NOW © 2024 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, Barangay La Paz, Makati City, Philippines You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe anytime