The main headline (1M poor families to get gov’t cash aid. Beneficiaries to receive P1,400 each monthly) today reports of a government project started in President Arroyo's term that would give monthly stipends for the poorest of the population. The report gave conditions how a poor family can continue getting the cash support but did not report the way how a poor family is included in the first place. Although the news itself will surely gave President Aquino a boost in popularity among those who receive the stipend as surely it does the former President, the report did not single out who is to be credited with the project except that Sec. Dinky Soliman is directly involved in it. Soliman +1.
The other news in the Inquirer Front Page today:
5-member body starts 3-day probe of hostage drama - reports of the investigation going on about the hostage taking incident, and it seems there are actually two investigations, the one happening at the NBI and the one conducted by Sec. Delima. This monitor wouldn't make a call if this news benefits anyone at this time.
Aquino wants swift justice for victims of massacre–Palace - a one sided report on the Ampatuan trial that gave President Aquino quite a space saying he is for justice. Former Pres. Arroyo was not mentioned as ally of the accused this time. Aquino +1.
ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER BLUNDER? 3 bodies sent to wrong families - a bungling exported to China, with mention of the President bewailed as a scum. Aquino -1.
Robredo’s CA confirmation in peril - Sen. Escudero enjoying free space at the Inquirer at the expense of DILG Sec. Robredo. A smaller but similar positive space is also given to former President Estrada (why so is not explained), at the expense of PNP Chief Versoza and Manila Mayor Lim. Escudero +1, Estrada +1, Robredo -1, Lim -1, Versoza -1.
Gov’t sees 10% drop in HK tourist arrivals - reports on the effect of the hostage incident so far to the tourism industry.
Believe it or not: PCSO incurs P1-B loss - surprising losses at the PCSO most probably, although not mentioned, also because of the past administration's excesses.
Discovery Channel hostage-taker killed - a hostage taking incident that ended differently, in Maryland, USA.
The scores:
Soliman: 1
Escudero: 1
Estrada: 1
Aquino: 0
Robredo: -1
Lim: -1
Versoza: -1
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