News Update As of July 18, 2017
(Tuesday) 1. Manila Bulletin
Duterte calls for special session of Congress on martial law extension
President Duterte has called for a special session of Congress on Saturday for the possible extension of martial law in Mindanao.
This was confirmed by Malacañang on Monday following the submission to the President of the
recommendation of the Department of National Defense (DND) and Philippine National Police (PNP) on whether to extend or terminate martial law in Mindanao.
http://news.mb.com.ph/2017/07/18/duterte-calls-for-special-session-of-congress-on-martial-law- extension/
2. Philippine Star
Free tuition, passport validity extension bills await Duterte’s signature
Seven bills, including measures providing for free college education in state-run institutions and extending the validity of passports, are now awaiting President Rodrigo Duterte’s signature.
http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2017/07/18/1720736/free-tuition-passport-validity-extension-bills- await-dutertes-signature
3. Daily Inquirer
LTFRB: Uber, Grab to blame for ‘mess’
The impending crackdown on Grab and Uber drivers without the necessary franchise to operate is worrying thousands of commuters like government worker Karen who fears the directive may affect her dream of becoming a lawyer.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/914690/ltfrb-uber-grab-to-blame-for-mess#ixzz4n9Fin7Gh
4. Manila Times
Duterte to form ‘Moro country’
President Rodrigo Duterte has promised to establish a “Bangsamoro country” in a bid to bring peace to Mindanao, where government troops are battling the Islamic State-linked Maute group.
Duterte gave the assurance as he formally received the final draft of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) during a ceremony in Malacañang on Monday.
http://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-form-moro-country/339014/
