Rappler Newscast | October 29, 2014

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Rappler Newscast | October 29, 2014
President Aquino says he will not run for a second term. Businessman Antonio Tiu tells Rappler, he’s not a Binay dummy.The Philippines plans to block porn on most devices

Today on Rappler.

  • President Aquino says he will not run for a second term. 
  • Businessman Antonio Tiu tells Rappler, he’s not a Binay dummy.
  • The Philippines plans to block porn on most devices.

AQUINO JUNKS SECOND TERM: ‘IT’S NOT A RIGHT SOLUTION’
President Benigno Aquino categorically rejected suggestions for a second term.  
At a CEO forum Tuesday, Aquino said a second term may not be “the right solution” to increase competitiveness after the ASEAN integration.
Aquino said the continuity of the reforms and gains of his administration can continue under a ‘like-minded’ successor.
He urged his audience to choose the “right candidate” in the 2016 presidential race.

ANTONIO TIU: ‘BETRAYED’ BY TRILLANES
Antonio Tiu, the businessman caught in the center of one of the biggest controversies involving Vice President Jejomar Binay speaks up.
He says he is not Binay’s dummy.

ANTONIO TIU, BUSINESSMAN: How can I be the dummy and I appoint the enemy… If I’m the dummy how can I possibly appoint the son-in-law of the former president to be a director?

At 38, Tiu’s wealth is impressive.
He says his achievements are all about hard work, integrity, and a little bit of luck.
Senator Antonio Trillanes, who once called Tiu his “good friend,” says he feels betrayed by Tiu because of his alleged involvement in the corruption scandal.
But Tiu has something to say in response to his old friend.

ANTONIO TIU, BUSINESSMAN: I think it’s the reverse. Basically what I feel is that I’m just a small collateral damage for his master plan for his own political ambition.

Watch the full interview with Antonio Tiu on Rappler.

PH TO BLOCK ONLINE PORN ON MOST DEVICES
The Philippines will start blocking pornographic sites on electronic devices.
Justice Secretary Leila de Lima on Wednesday says the government is getting help from telcos to filter out porn on phones, public Wi-Fi networks, and home computers.
de Lima says the move aims to reduce cases of online child abuse which authorities say is the leading form of cybercrime in the Philippines.

ASEAN JOB AGREEMENTS SHUN NEWBIE ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS
Newly-licensed Filipino engineers and architects need years of experience first before they could find a job in a Southeast Asian country.
Acting Professional Regulation Commission or PRC chair Angeline
Chua Chiaco says  architects need to have at least 10 years of experience, and engineers – 7.
The PRC signed mutual recognition agreements to allow Filipino professionals to practice their occupations
in other Southeast Asian countries once the ASEAN integration takes off in 2015.

ORBITAL ROCKET EXPLODES AFTER LAUNCH
An unmanned rocket owned by Orbital Sciences Corporation exploded Tuesday night or Wednesday early morning Manila time, 6 seconds after launch.
The Antares rocket was supposedly a resupply mission to the International Space Station.
Space agency NASA says the rocket blasted into the air before exploding into a massive fireball and smashing back into the ground.
Fires were seen burning at the coastal launch pad.
It was unclear what caused the explosion but no one was hurt.

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‘US NOT OMNIPOTENT,’ SAYS SINGAPORE PM
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong did not mince words when asked about the role of the United States in helping resolve global disputes.
At the Forbes Global CEO Conference in Singapore, Lee says the US is “not omnipotent,” but has “a constructive and important role to play.”
Lee also talked about the US’ role in marshalling maritime rows between China and other countries in the region.

INTERNET TAX THREATENS FREEDOM – EU
The European Union denounces Hungary’s plan for an Internet tax.
The Hungarian government announced the implementation of a $0.61 levy on each transferred gigabyte of data.
Hundreds of thousands of Hungarians protest the move which the government says will help shore up the 2015 budget.

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CAN YOU DRINK TOO MUCH MILK? STUDY RAISES QUESTIONS
Is there such a thing as drinking too much milk?
A study in The BMJ medical journal Wednesday says Swedes with a high intake of cow’s milk died younger – and women suffered more fractures.
It says women who consumed three glasses or more per day had a 90% higher risk of death and 60% higher risk of hip fracture compared to those who drank less than a glass.
In men, the mortality rate is 20.7% of those who consumed 3 glasses of milk per day.
The researchers say nothing is conclusive until further work is carried out.

– Rappler.com

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