ABS-CBN: In a statement, UNA Sec Gen Toby Tiangco said results of a Sandiganbayan investigation on the alleged security breach at the anti-graft court SHOULD be made PUBLIC.
- The United Nationalist Alliance on Wednesday said it is deeply bothered by reports that Interior and Local Government Sec. Mar Roxas and poll commissioner Grace Padaca were accorded special treatment at the Sandiganbayan last week allegedly upon the orders of a Sandiganbayan justice.

FWD - Sandiganbayan & gov't prosecutors should be aware that SPECIAL treatment is NOT the issue. It is about a sick person yet to be arraigned and presumed innocent until proven guilty. Abandonment of the state's responsibility to protect the rights of an ailing accused individual like the former president. Its denial for her to seek much needed medical attention and supervision while being tried is tantamount to premature judgement and violates her right to survive and live. Even a jailed convicted prisoner is accorded such humanitarian gesture. A fisher folk, a farmer or a former pres, every citizen is guaranteed by law the same rights and it is NOT SPECIAL. pls pas   

GMA NEWS TV Balitanghali: CGMA is still experiencing hypertension, dehydration, and numbness. Arroyo lawyer says hospital arrest may lessen security requirements.

PHILSTAR: EXECS DEFEND PRESIDENTIAL BRIDGES PROGRAM
Former executive secretary Ronaldo Zamora explained that the bridges program started during time of former Pres Fidel Ramos and was carried over to the administrations of former Presidents Joseph Estrada and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Former NEDA director general Felipe Medalla said that NEDA's requirement is competitive bidding. "The standard approach is competitive bidding." Medalla said.

BLOG: sen serge osmeña on a wild-goose-chase. investigation in aid of a cabinet position and palace recognition. singling out cgma and keeping quiet on fvr and erap betrays his ploy to get Pnoy's attention and approval.

DZMM: ISSUE: PEACE PROCESS / BANGSAMORO (7:52-7:54 - Radyo PAtrol Balita Alas-Siyete) by T. Failon and N. De Castro
- Nagbabala si MNLF Founding Chairman Nur Misuari na posibleng magkaroon ng kaguluhan sa Mindanao kung itutuloy ng pamahalaan ang Framework Agreement sa MILF. Ayon sa report, ang naturang Framework Agreement ng pamahalaan ay isang paglabag sa kasunduan ng pamahalaan ay isang paglabag sa kasunduan ng pamahalaan sa MNLF na inayos naman ng Organization of Islamic Conference. Binatikos din ni Misuari ang sinasabing pakikialam ng Malaysia sa mga problema ng pamahalaang Pilipinas ng pangunahan nito ang peace talks sa MNLF.

MLA STANDARD: A lawmaker on Monday night accused Sen Sergio Osmeña III of demonizing him and former Pres Gloria M. Arroyo over a P100-billion bridge contract to please a woman and hinted that he senator was having an extra-MARITAL AFFAIR with her. In a privilege speech, Ang Kasangga Rep. Teodorico Haresco Jr. identified the woman as Maria Bettina Garcia, Haresco's main opponent in Iloilo for a seat in the House in the 2013 midterm elections and who is closely identified with Osmeña.

MLA STANDARD: A lawmaker on Monday night accused Sen Sergio Osmeña III of demonizing him and former Pres Gloria M. Arroyo over a P100-billion bridge contract to please a woman and hinted that he senator was having an extra-MARITAL AFFAIR with her. In a privilege speech, Ang Kasangga Rep. Teodorico Haresco Jr. identified the woman as Maria Bettina Garcia, Haresco's main opponent in Iloilo for a seat in the House in the 2013 midterm elections and who is closely identified with Osmeña.

MLA STANDARD: JOJO ROBLES - As is often the case when Malacañang tries to explain things, it only succeeds in fueling speculation that the truth is very different from what palace propagandist say. In the case of Aquino's obviously rare condition of "tennis elbow of the wrist". By far the most popular rumor is that Aquino is actually suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, a common ailment of people who spend so much time in front of a computer. What kept the President so occupied online is anyone's guess; perhaps, as some naughty commentators have noted, he was looking for libelous statements being made against him and his administration in the social media. 

MANILA TIMES: ARROYO TO REMAIN AT VMMC
On Tuesday, Arroyo's lawyer cited the precedent case of deposed president Joseph Estrada in seeking a hospital arrest for the lawmaker. Estrada was jailed during the time of Mrs. Arroyo for the same offense  she is facing now - plunder. In their 20-page urgent  motion to allow Mrs. Arroyo to remain at the government medical facility, lawyers Maria Rosario del Rosario and Analene Balisong reminded the anti-graft court's First Division of Estrada's detention in 2007.

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Cybercrime law stopped - Mla Bulletin

SC issues 120-day TRO on cyber law - Phil. Star

PHL growth to flatten at 4.8% this year and next - Bus. Mirror

Lawmakers look at liberal climate - Bus. Insight

SC stops Cyberlaw with TRO - Standard Today

SC stops Cybercrime law - Mla. Times

75% for MILF in wealth sharing a done deal - Tribune

No charge to IMF forecast - Bus. World

Big victory for freedom - Inquirer

MLA STANDARD: JOJ ROBLES - A PRESIDENT WHO IS NEVER WRONG
Aquino justified his administration's support for RA 10175, the cybercrime law saying the he could be impeached for dereliction of of duty if he does not implement a statute that has already been enacted. This is either the most STUPID or the most cynical remark ever made by this President because it suggests that he can no longer do anything to prevent the implementation of the new law. "Ah, basta," he seems to say to his critics. This is the law we wanted, and this is the law they are going to get.

PHILSTAR: SANDIGAN PROBING ALLEGED SPECIAL TREATMENT TO ROXAS, PADACA
- Security guards, employees, and even justices of the Sandiganbayan are now under investigation for allegedly violating security protocol when they gave special treatment to DILG Sec. Mar Roxas and Comelec Comm Grace Padaca last week. sources said the investigation is being conducted to determine who could be held administratively liable for the unauthorized use of the anti-grafts court's basement parking area by an accused in a graft and malversation of public funds case and Cabinet officials.

gov't prosecutors should be aware that SPECIAL treatment is NOT the issue. it is about a sick person yet to be arraigned and presumed innocent until proven guilty. abandonment of the state's responsibility to protect the rights of an ailing accused individual like the former president. its denial of her to seek much needed medical attention and supervision while being tried is tantamount  to premature judgment and violates her right to survive and live. even a jailed convicted prisoner is accorded such humanitarian gesture. a fisher folk, a farmer or a former president, every citizen is guaranteed by the law same rights and it is NOT SPECIAL.