News Update As of July 26, 2017
(Wednesday) 1. Manila Bulletin
Pinoys on ML effect on economy: Neutral but verging on unfavorable
Filipinos’ opinion about the effects of Martial Law in Mindanao on the Philippine economy was “neutral”
but is on the verge of getting “unfavorable” based on the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey results.
http://news.mb.com.ph/2017/07/26/pinoys-on-ml-effect-on-economy-neutral-but-verging-on- unfavorable/
2. Philippine Star
What Duterte gets wrong about the CHR
President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to abolish the Commission on Human Rights, which has been critical of his sexist jokes and the killings associated with his brutal war on drugs.
http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2017/07/26/1721380/what-duterte-gets-wrong-about-chr 3. Daily Inquirer
‘Habagat’ brings heavy rains to Metro Manila, nearby areas
Yellow rainfall warning was raised over Metro Manila and nearby provinces midday Wednesday due to rains brought by the southwest monsoon (habagat).
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/917645/habagat-brings-heavy-rains-to-metro-manila-nearby- areas%e2%80%a8#ixzz4nuEk4LGh
4. Manila Times
Duterte bares PH-China venture
The Philippines and China are now working on a joint oil exploration deal in the disputed West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), President Rodrigo Duterte has said.Speaking to reporters after he delivered his State of the Nation Address (SONA) Monday, the President disclosed that the proposed joint venture of the Philippines and China involved gas and oil.
http://www.manilatimes.net/duterte-bares-ph-china-venture/340675/
