TODAY’S TOP STORIES (from online news monitoring)
18 May
2023, Thursday, as of 5:00 p.m.
Armed Forces of the Philippines logo. INQUIRER FILES
1. Marcos approves change in AFP fixed term law
[DZBB,
ABS-CBN News, CNN PHL, GMA News, Manila Bulletin, Philstar, Inquirer]
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1770816/bongbong-marcos-approves-change-in-afp-fixed-term-law
2. Solons see gov't hand in 'onion cartel' ops, eye charges
[CNN PHL,
GMA News, Inquirer, Philstar, Rappler, Manila Bulletin]
3. 3 dead, 5 hurt after tree falls along Manila creek
[DZBB,
Manila Bulletin, Philstar, ABS-CBN News, GMA News, CNN PHL]
4. Lawyer bares attempt by ex-DOJ Usec to bribe detained suspects’ in Degamo slaying
[GMA
News, CNN PHL, Manila Bulletin, ABS-CBN News, Inquirer]
5. BSP keeps interest rates steady at 6.25%
[ABS-CBN
News, Rappler, GMA News, Inquirer, Philstar, CNN PHL] https://www.cnnphilippines.com/business/2023/5/18/bsp-monetary-policy.html
6. Palace bares latest appointments [GMA News, Manila Bulletin, Inquirer]
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/870434/palace-bares-latest-appointments
7. Ex-QC Mayor Bautista pleads 'not guilty' on P32M graft raps
[Malaya,
Philstar, ABS-CBN News, GMA News]
8. Moderna says 'moving at speed' to open PH facility by third quarter 2023
[Manila
Times, Inquirer, Philstar, ABS-CBN News]
9. Lower airfares seen in June as CAB trims fuel surcharge level
[ABS-CBN
News, GMA News, Philstar, CNN PHL]
10. PH, Kuwait hold dialogue over migrant workers issues
[GMA
News, ABS-CBN News, Manila Times]
https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/18/23/ph-defends-measures-to-protect-ofws-in-talks-with-kuwait
11. Robin Padilla wants death penalty for Customs officers working with smugglers
[GMA
News, Inquirer, ABS-CBN News]
12. Cops nab 2 Filipinos, 3 foreigners for cryptocurrency scam
[GMA
News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin]
https://mb.com.ph/2023/5/18/pnp-nabs-3-foreigners-2-pinoys-over-cr
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