News Update As of March 22, 2017
(Wednesday)
1. Manila Bulletin
Duterte determined to protect Panatag Shoal
President Duterte is determined to take the appropriate action to protect the country’s interest in the South China Sea “at a time most fitting and advantageous” to Filipinos.
http://news.mb.com.ph/2017/03/21/duterte-determined-to-protect-panatag-shoal/
2. Philippine Star
Leni worried about fairness of House
With Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez himself pushing for her impeachment, Vice President Leni Robredo is worried about the fairness of the impeachment proceeding in the House of Representatives, which is dominated by President Duterte’s allies.
http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2017/03/22/1683452/leni-worried-about-fairness-house 3. Daily Inquirer
Sorry, gays, Duterte is no longer for same-sex union
Same-sex marriage is not for the Philippines, President Duterte has said here, reversing his campaign promise to support legislation allowing gay unions.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/882749/sorry-gays-duterte-is-no-longer-for-same-sex- union#ixzz4c0yhGwER
14 PH tycoons among Forbes’ richest worldwide
Fourteen Filipino tycoons, again led by the SM Group’s Henry Sy Sr., were among the richest individuals on the planet, according to the 31st Forbes’ World’s Billionaires list.
http://business.inquirer.net/226536/14-ph-tycoons-among-forbes-richest-worldwide#ixzz4c0zcPR11
4. Manila Times
Duterte will resolve sea row – Palace
President Rodrigo Duterte is not giving up the country’s claims on some areas in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) and he will resolve maritime incursions at an auspicious time, Malacañang assured the public on Tuesday.
http://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-will-resolve-sea-row-palace/318509/
