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‘Bagong Pilipinas’ set as new governance, leadership brand VOL. XXXVII • NO. 152• 3 SECTIONS 12 PAGES • P20 • MONDAY, JULY 17, 2023 • www.manilastandard.net • mst.daydesk@gmail.com
Maynilad shelves water interruption Monsoon rains refill Angat Dam; Firm to tap old deep wells, make new ones
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the adoption of a new brand of governance and leadership campaign characterized by a "principled, accountable and dependable government." In a three-page memorandum circular dated July 3, 2023, the President also approved the “Bagong Pilipinas” (New Philippines) logo. Mr. Marcos directed all national government agencies, including governmentowned or controlled corporations (GOCCs) and
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AYNILAD Water Services Inc. suspended indefinitely its planned water interruption in six cities as the water elevation at Angat Dam in Bulacan has increased slightly due to southwest monsoon rains.
By Rey E. Requejo
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said at 6 a.m. yesterday, the dam’s reservoir water level at Angat was at 179.06 meters or up by 0.58 meters from the 178.48 meters on Saturday. Next page
SC ORDERS RTC TO RE-ARREST, JAIL EX-PALAWAN GOV NEWS / A2
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MARIAN PROCESSION. Workers prepare the float of an image of the Virgin Mary in preparation for the Manila Grand Marian Procession on Sunday, in connection with the 14th anniversary celebration of the Nuestra Señora de la Soledad Parish. The local government of Manila led the procession that began at the Kartilya ng Katipunan. Norman Cruz
By Macon Ramos-Araneta and Rio N. Araja
China Sea, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said Sunday. In blatantly defying the arbitral ruling, China has been bullying the Philippines and other countries involved in territorial disputes over WPS, Zubiri said. Because of this, Zubiri said he strongly supports the move to present to the UN General Assembly (UNGA) the repeated
incursions and violations of China of the Hague arbitral ruling. Zubiri also said most senators supported this stand, although only he and opposition Senators Risa Hontiveros and Koko Pimentel have publicly stated so. In an informal poll conducted by the Standard of the senators' chiefs of staff, at least 20 said their bosses approved of the
DOH: Herbosa not OBIENA BAGS GOLD endorsing diabetes cure via Facebook AT ASIAN TRACK NEWS / A2
COA FLAGS DOTR FOR UNUSED P1.42B SCP FUND NEWS / A4
THE Philippines has no more available appeal in case the International Criminal Court decides on Tuesday to deny Manila’s plea to stop the ICC prosecutor’s investigation of the killings arising from President Rodrigo Duterte’s war against illegal drugs. “In case our appeal is denied, the ICC prosecutor will be authorized to resume his investigation into the Philippine situation. There is no further appeal available to the Philippine government,” Solicitor General Menado Guevarra said in a text message to Manila Standard on Sunday. “Depending on the evidence he may able to gather, the ICC prosecutor may seek the issuance of summonses or warrants of arrest against certain individuals,” Guevarra added. As a judicial institution, the ICC does not have its own police force or enforcement body. On its website, the ICC said it "relies on the cooperation of countries worldwide for support, particularly for making arrests, transferring arrested persons to the ICC detention center in The Hague, freezing suspects' assets, and Next page enforcing sentences."
Zubiri, senators: PH must tell world how China violating SCS ruling THE government should not stop citing the 2016 ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) but tell the world how China is violating the decision that invalidated its expansive claims in the South
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SolGen: PH can’t appeal ICC ruling on drug probe
By Rio N. Araja, Othel V. Campos and Macon Ramos-Araneta
PNP: MISSING ACTIVISTS NOT IN OUR CUSTODY
state universities and colleges (SUCs), to adopt the "Bagong Pilipinas" campaign in their programs, activities and projects. "Bagong Pilipinas is the overarching theme of the administration's brand of governance and leadership, which calls for deep and fundamental transformations in all sectors of society and government, and fosters the state's commitment towards the attainment of comprehensive policy reforms and full economic recovery," read the memorandum.
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Senate leader stands by P150 wage hike wish
By Gabriellea B. Pariño
THE Department of Health warned the public against false news circulating online claiming Health Secretary Ted Herbosa was endorsing a cure for diabetes. In its advisory, the DOH denied the false information posted on the Facebook page called "Journey to get rid of diabetes." “The Department reminds everyone that non-communicable diseases and comorbidities such as diabetes can be prevented by practicing healthy habits such as proper diet and exercise among others,” the DOH said. Next page
measure and would come out with their own statements this week. "We should show the video and photographic evidence of their creeping invasion towards our country and our neighbors with their continuous reclamation of territory within our EEZ (exclusive economic zone) and areas that are considered
By Macon Ramos-Araneta and Maricel V. Cruz
KNIVES ON DISPLAY. Speaker Martin Romualdez (center) joins (from left) Executive Director Marievic Bonoan of BDTP, Libyan Minister Abdunaser Aturki, Tabaco City Mayor Krisel Lagman, DTI Secretary Alfredo Pascual, Jude Tiotuico, and Design Center Executive Director Maria Rita Matute in pointing at meticulously crafted kitchen knives at the prestigious National Food Fair on Sunday. Ver Noveno
SENATE President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Sunday stood his ground to push for a P150 legislated wage hike across the country. "I know many businessmen will be mad at me, but share-share lang. They also need to share their blessings with workers," Zubiri said. “We need to focus on this and that's my promise." He guaranteed the Senate will make Next page a stand on this issue.