News Update As of March 10, 2017
(Friday)
1. Manila Bulletin
Tiamzons join Dureza in Europe for back channel talks
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana Thursday (March 9) said that government has allowed the Tiamzon couple to join Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Secretary Jesus Dureza in Europe for back channeling talks between government and communist leaders.
http://news.mb.com.ph/2017/03/10/tiamzons-join-dureza-in-europe-for-back-channel-talks/
2. Philippine Star
Lopez proposes 'way forward' with mining companies
“I'm not against responsible mining. I'm more than willing I'm even desirous of working with the mining companies that are doing a good job,” Lopez said at the conclusion of her more than eight-hour hearing in which she faced 23 groups and individuals that have expressed their opposition to her
appointment.industry.
http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2017/03/10/1679505/lopez-proposes-way-forward-mining-companies 3. Daily Inquirer
Duterte won’t see daily executions during his term
It’s unlikely that President Duterte’s wish of seeing daily executions of convicts will happen during his presidency, assuming the death penalty bill is enacted into law, a minority lawmaker said on Thursday.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/879391/duterte-wont-see-daily-executions-during-his-term#ixzz4atLVK4vX 4. Manila Times
Senior diplomat takes charge of Foreign Affairs
MALACAÑANG has named Undersecretary Enrique Manalo as acting head of the Department of Foreign Affairs, replacing Perfecto Yasay Jr., whose appointment was thumbed down by the Commission on Appointments (CA), Malacañang announced on Thursday.
“He will hold the position until the President appoints a new Secretary. [Undersecretary] Manalo is an excellent transition man and has been on top of many crucial issues together with Atty. Perfecto Yasay,” presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said in a statement.
http://www.manilatimes.net/senior-diplomat-takes-charge-foreign-affairs/316389/
