Thursday, August 19, 2010

August 19, 2010

A road disaster in Benguet is the main story in the Phil. Daily Inquirer Front Page today.



The main headline (Benguet bus crash kills 41. Vehicle falls into ravine as brakes fail) reports the deaths and injuries in the bus crash and a bit of background on what happened.

The other front page news today:

GOV’T FAT CATS. One director earned P200M, says Drilon - is a repeat of news on GOCC executive's big salaries, a continuation of Drilon interviews, with reference to former President Arroyo as culprit. Arroyo -1.

DNA test: Fischer not Filipino girl’s dad - a report on the Chess great, Fischer.

Peace RP’s only option in Spratlys - a report on the Philippines' stand (or lack thereof) in the Spratly's, which seems to be out of tune with what the US would have wanted.

Lacson denies bribery try on witness - a one sided report, this time benefiting the fugitive suspect in the Dacer-Corbito slay case. Lacson +1.

De Quiros named SSS president - a one sided sort of media interview with President Aquino defending his appointees. Aquino +1.

SC urged to honor Luisita deal - a report on the arguments heard at the Supreme Court, with President Aquino trying to avoid involvement in the case. The totality of the report though seems to have given the Cojuangco/Aquino side of the argument standing on weak grounds. Aquino -1.

Police torture video triggers outrage - a case that gave DOJ chief Leila De Lima some space on her take on tortures. DeLima +1.

The scores:
De Lima: 1
Lacson: 1
Aquino: 0
Arroyo: -1

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