News Update
As of October 17, 2017 (Tuesday)
1. Manila Bulletin
Piston seeks dialogue with Duterte on PUV modernization program
The Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operators Nationwide (Piston) is seeking a dialogue with President Duterte amid concerns that the implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) might displace jeepney drivers and operators.
However, Presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella assured the project would push through and government will continue to hold consultations with the transport sector about the financial assistance to upgrade their units.
“The Administration remains committed to the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), which is long overdue,” Abella said in a statement. “There were several attempts in the past to modernize the public transport system but these have been thwarted due to similar transport strikes, which unfortunately resulted in an outdated public transport system,” he added.
https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/10/16/piston-seeks-dialogue-with-duterte-on-puv-modernization-program/
2. Philippine Star Hapilon, Maute killed
Militarysharpshooters killed two leaders of the Marawi siege before dawn yesterday as security forces made their final push to retake the city from militants linked to the Middle East-based Islamic State (IS).
Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon Hapilon and the Maute terror group’s acknowledged head Omarkhayam Maute were killed one after the other at separate locations by elite Army Scout Ranger snipers using long-range rifles fitted with night-vision scopes. Malacañang hailed the deaths as a “clear victory against terrorism.”
http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2017/10/17/1749650/hapilon-maute-killed
3. Daily Inquirer
South Korea police seek arrest warrant for Hanjin chief
South Korean police on Monday sought an arrest warrant for the chairman of Hanjin Group — a former chief organizer of the 2018 Winter Olympics — for embezzling millions of dollars of company funds.
Cho Yang-Ho is under investigation for allegedly using three billion won (P136.7 million) allotted for the construction of a new hotel to pay for the remodeling of his house in 2013. An arrest warrant has been requested on charges of breach of trust, a police official said.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/938325/south-korea-police-seek-arrest-warrant-for-hanjin-chief
4. Manila Times
US, SKorea begin major navy drill
The United States and South Korea on Monday launched a joint naval exercise in a fresh show of force against North Korea over its growing missile and nuclear threats.
“The latest exercise is aimed at maintaining readiness against North Korea’s naval provocation and improving capabilities to carry out joint operations,” a South Korean navy spokesman told reporters. The 10-day drills are taking place on the southern side of the de facto maritime border known as the Northern Limit Line, the spokesman added.
http://www.manilatimes.net/us-skorea-begin-major-navy-drill-2/356841/
