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MANILA, Philippines — The Alliance of Concerned Teachers raised alarm over a module that called the Martial Law period under late strongman Ferdinand Marcos Sr. the “period of the New Society.” In a statement on Thursday, ACT Philippines noted that the module was being used in a school in Marinduque as well as in other areas such as Iloilo and Quezon City. “Magbabantay tayo sa mga ginagawang rebisyon sa kurikulum ng edukasyon ngayon at ipaglalaban na matiyak ang pagtuturo ng kasaysayan na nakabatay sa katotohanan, pagkamakabayan at pagpapahalaga sa kultura,” ACT Spokesperson Rizza Bantillian said. (We should keep watch of the revisions on the current educational curriculum and fight to ensure that teaching history will still be based on facts, nationalism, and putting culture at the forefront.) Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/20/2218095/teachers-raise-alarm-over-modules-renaming-martial-law-new-society-period -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-20

Commuters queue for free bus rides from Philcoa to Cubao in Quezon City on March 30, 2021 due to limited public transportation amid the enhanced community quarantine. The STAR / Miguel de Guzman, file MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation is reviving the push for modernizing public utility vehicles after the project slowed to a halt during the Duterte administartion because of the pandemic, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said. The delayed and contentious program aims to replace old jeepneys, among Filipinos’ primary modes of transportation, with new ones equipped with a cashless payment system and GPS tracking device. The reform would also see jeepneys powered by more environment-friendly fuels. "It's an important project of the DOTr as far as having electric vehicles for public utility...We're working with certain groups already that have acquired electric vehicles," he said at a luncheon organized by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/20/2218080/dotr-public-transport-modernization-jeepney-phaseout-continue -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-20

Joel Escorial, the alleged gunman in the killing of Philippine journalist Percival Mabasa, is presented to the media as Philippine Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos (L) speaks during a press conference at the national police headquarters in Manila on October 18, 2022. The alleged gunman in the killing of a Philippine journalist has surrendered, authorities announced on October 18, calling it a "major breakthrough" in a case that drew international concern. AFP / STR MANILA, Philippines (Updated 6:52 p.m.) — The supposed middleman who arranged the killing of radio broadcaster Percy Lapid from inside the New Bilibid Prison died this week, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said. ABS-CBN News reported that Remulla confirmed the death of the supposed middleman, a Person Deprived of Liberty at Bilibid, last October 18. "Alleged middleman, hindi ko talaga alam ang storya niyan ano. Alam ko lang, naabutan ko lang talaga na (I don't really know the story here, all I know is) the gunman pointed out to some people and there are six of them, and how it was organized or how it happened, I do not know. But the gunman is the one who has spoken so far,” Remulla told reporters at an unscheduled interview on Thursday. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/20/2218096/remulla-says-alleged-middleman-percy-lapid-slay-died-bilibid-week -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-20

US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. with Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla and Armed Forces of the Philippines Visayas Command Chief Lt. Gen. Robert Dauz pose for a photo as they commemorate the Leyte Gulf Landing on October 20, 2022 in Palo, Leyte. US Embassy in the Philippines MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. paid tribute to Filipino war veterans who served during World War II and promised that the government will continue to assist them. In an event commemorating the 78th anniversary of the Leyte Landing, Marcos highlighted their roles in securing the freedom the country fought for to this day. “Although we can never truly repay the price they paid for their gifts of peace and freedom, we can honor their heroism and their memory by continuing the great work they began,” Marcos said. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/20/2218075/marcos-pays-tribute-filipino-world-war-ii-veterans-31-awarded-us-medals -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-20

Police Hunt for Drug Gang That Robbed Authorities of Seized Speed Pills SONGKHLA, Oct 20 (TNA) – Authorities have identified and are hunting for a gang of about 20 men who robbed a group of local administrators of speed pills, guns, mobile phones and a car in an unsuccessful sting operation in the southern province of Songkhla. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275361-police-hunt-for-drug-gang-that-robbed-authorities-of-seized-speed-pills/

SONGKHLA, Oct 20 (TNA) – Authorities have identified and are hunting for a gang of about 20 men who robbed a group of local administrators of speed pills, guns, mobile phones and a car in an unsuccessful sting operation in the southern province of Songkhla. Officials checked the crime scene on a road leading to Ban Nikhom Ruam Patthana village in Rattaphum district to collect evidence to support their request for warrants for the arrest of the gang which overpowered a squad of administrative workers of Songkhla in the latter’s sting operation against a narcotic racket. The gang of about 20 heavily armed men on four vehicles took five guns, four mobile phones, a car and 20,000 speed pills from the administrative staff. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1041823 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-10-20 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Cabinet approves funding for new bridges in southern region BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has approved funding for the construction of new bridges across Songkhla lake, connecting Ko Lanta to the mainland. These new land connections will help significantly cut down travel time for local people and visitors. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275360-cabinet-approves-funding-for-new-bridges-in-southern-region/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has approved funding for the construction of new bridges across Songkhla lake, connecting Ko Lanta to the mainland. These new land connections will help significantly cut down travel time for local people and visitors. The Cabinet approved a 6.6 billion baht budget for the construction of two new bridges - one for Songkhla Lake and the other for Ko Lanta. The first bridge will allow people to travel between Krasae Sin district of Songkhla and Khao Chaison district of Phatthalung, effectively reducing the travel distance from 80 kilometers to only 7 kilometers, and shortening the travel time between these two places from 2 hours to only 15 minutes. This new bridge will serve as an integral part of the new Andaman Sea to Gulf of Thailand tourism corridor between Trang, Phatthalung, and Songkhla. The second and smaller project is the construction of a bridge linking Ko Lanta to the mainland in Krabi, which consists of a 2.2-kilometer bridge connecting the island to Krabi’s eastern shore. The Department of Rural Roads is responsible for the construction of these two projects, with a 4.84 billion baht budget set for the Songkhla Lake bridge, and a 1.85 billion baht budget for the Ko Lanta bridge. Minister of Tourism and Sports Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said he believes these new transport connections will help attract more Thai and international tourists, promoting income among villagers in the region. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221020093410346 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-10-20 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

40th General Assembly of Chambers of Commerce to be held in Ubon Ratchathani next month BANGKOK (NNT) - The 40th general assembly of chambers of commerce will be held from November 25 to 27. This year, the meeting venue for the annual event will be Ubon Ratchathani province. The Thai Chamber of Commerce hopes the 3-day event will contribute to the economy in Ubon Ratchathani, which recently suffered extensive floods. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275359-40th-general-assembly-of-chambers-of-commerce-to-be-held-in-ubon-ratchathani-next-month/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The 40th general assembly of chambers of commerce will be held from November 25 to 27. This year, the meeting venue for the annual event will be Ubon Ratchathani province. The Thai Chamber of Commerce hopes the 3-day event will contribute to the economy in Ubon Ratchathani, which recently suffered extensive floods. TCC Chairman Sanan Angubolkul said the 40th general assembly of chambers of commerce will be held from November 25 to 27. The event venue will be the main conference hall of Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani province. The assembly is being organized collaboratively by the TCC, Ubon Ratchathani Chamber of Commerce, and partner agencies. An urgent agenda to be addressed at the assembly is how to improve the competitiveness of Thai businesses, especially those in the SME sector. Mr. Sanan noted these businesses need support, especially in accessing funding sources, in order for them to make adjustments. The assembly will also address how to improve confidence in trade, investment, and tourism, which are all contributors to the economic recovery. Mr. Sanan, who is also chairman of the Board of Trade of Thailand, said no less than 1,000 organization leaders will attend the assembly. The visit by the participants is expected to stimulate the economy in Ubon Ratchathani to an extent. TCC vice chairman Sawat Theeraratananugulchai indicated he will present a number of private sector projects relevant to 20 provinces in the Northeast. These include a project to expand on a cattle raising model and produce premium-grade beef, and a “1 Chamber, 1 Happy Model” program. Speaking in his capacity as representative for Northeastern Region chambers of commerce, he said the projects will contribute toward the BCG economy. Government ministers and private sector leaders will speak on various topics at the assembly, where businesspersons will also brainstorm and contribute their ideas. The TCC will draw on the results and findings at the general assembly to produce a white paper that will be submitted to the prime minister and relevant agencies. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221020112401397 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-10-20 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Thai and Malaysian nationals arrested for reportedly being involved in human trafficking A group of six Thai and Malaysian nationals were arrested in Bangkok for reportedly being involved in human trafficking of Thai victims to Dubai, Police General Surachat”Big Joke” Hakparn, Deputy Commissioner of the Thai National Police, revealed on Thursday, October 20th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275358-thai-and-malaysian-nationals-arrested-for-reportedly-being-involved-in-human-trafficking/

A group of six Thai and Malaysian nationals were arrested in Bangkok for reportedly being involved in human trafficking of Thai victims to Dubai, Police General Surachat”Big Joke” Hakparn, Deputy Commissioner of the Thai National Police, revealed on Thursday, October 20th. A police investigation was conducted after officials were notified of the human trafficking which reportedly involved government officials, including police officers and officials from the Ministry of Labor. It eventually led to the arrest of a Thai female official “Miss A”, whose real name was withheld by the police, who reportedly assisted the victims to escape the authority checks at the Suvarnabhumi Labour Checkpoint. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/20/thai-and-malaysian-nationals-including-government-officials-arrested-for-reportedly-being-involved-in-human-trafficking-in-dubai/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-20 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Thai political activist Srisuwan’s assailant charged with assault The man who allegedly physically attacked political activist Srisuwan Janya on Tuesday has been charged with premeditated assault, which carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison and/or a fine of 60,000 baht on conviction. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275357-thai-political-activist-srisuwan’s-assailant-charged-with-assault/

The man who allegedly physically attacked political activist Srisuwan Janya on Tuesday has been charged with premeditated assault, which carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison and/or a fine of 60,000 baht on conviction. Spokesman for the Royal Thai Police, Pol Maj-Gen Archayon Kraithong, said today (Thursday) that the suspect, Weerawich Rungruangsiriphol, will be escorted to the public prosecutor’s office tomorrow to be formally indicted. He said that the attack, which took place at the Technology Crime Suppression Division Command in front of the media, was premeditated and may have caused bodily and/or psychological harm to the victim. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-political-activist-srisuwans-assailant-charged-with-assault/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-20 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Heavy Downpours Trigger Landslides in Phuket PHUKET, Oct 20 (TNA) – Flooding ended at the center of Phuket but many areas of this tourist island province suffered landslides due to heavy rain. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275356-heavy-downpours-trigger-landslides-in-phuket/

PHUKET, Oct 20 (TNA) – Flooding ended at the center of Phuket but many areas of this tourist island province suffered landslides due to heavy rain. Yesterday’s flooding disappeared from many areas of Phuket and they included its old town zone which is an important business area of the southern province. Late last night there were landslides on many locations including the Khao Rang mountain in Muang district. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1041660 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-10-20 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Engineers urgently working to restore power to Phuket International Airport Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) engineers on Phuket are working hard to restore power to the island’s international airport, after about 10 high-tension utility poles were felled last night by heavy rain. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275354-engineers-urgently-working-to-restore-power-to-phuket-international-airport/

Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) engineers on Phuket are working hard to restore power to the island’s international airport, after about 10 high-tension utility poles were felled last night by heavy rain. This morning (Thursday), police closed the old road to the airport in Thalang District to all traffic and asked motorists to use an alternative route. The utility poles fell across the road, making it impassable. The collapse of the poles caused a power outage in the immediate area and PEA officials said they had to cut power supply to the airport as well, while engineers work to re-erectthe utility poles and restore the power supply. The work is expected to be completed this evening. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/engineers-urgently-working-to-restore-power-to-phuket-international-airport/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-20 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

More shelters and jobs to be created for the homeless in Bangkok More shelters are to be built for homeless people in Bangkok and more jobs opportunities will be made available to them, particularly for those who have recently become homeless, to improve their quality of life and to reduce homelessness, according to Deputy Bangkok Governor Sanon Wangsrangboon. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275353-more-shelters-and-jobs-to-be-created-for-the-homeless-in-bangkok/

More shelters are to be built for homeless people in Bangkok and more jobs opportunities will be made available to them, particularly for those who have recently become homeless, to improve their quality of life and to reduce homelessness, according to Deputy Bangkok Governor Sanon Wangsrangboon. The deputy governor chaired a meeting of city officials and representatives of non-governmental organisations and relevant agencies yesterday (Wednesday), to discuss homelessness in Bangkok and to develop ways to find shelter and jobs for them, so they can earn incomes and pursue a normal life. Among the agencies that took part in the meeting were the Employment Department, the Social Development and Welfare Department, the National Health Security Office, theInstitute of Asian Studies at Chulalongkorn University, the Mirror Foundation and the Somdet Chaopraya Institute of Psychiatry. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/more-shelters-and-jobs-to-be-created-for-the-homeless-in-bangkok/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-20 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Constitutional Court dissolves Thairaktham Party The Thai Constitutional Court voted 7-2 today (Wednesday) to dissolve the Thairaktham Party, as recommended by the Election Commission, after finding that the party had breached the Political Parties Act by giving valuables or other benefits to persuade people to join their ranks. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275259-constitutional-court-dissolves-thairaktham-party/

The Thai Constitutional Court voted 7-2 today (Wednesday) to dissolve the Thairaktham Party, as recommended by the Election Commission, after finding that the party had breached the Political Parties Act by giving valuables or other benefits to persuade people to join their ranks. The dissolution of Thairaktham, a micro party with only one seat in the House of Representatives, is in line with Sections 92 (paragraph 1) and 30 of the 2017 Political Parties Act. The court’s ruling means that party leader, Pherawit Ruangludollapak, is stripped of his status as a party-list MP with immediate effect and is barred from contesting an election for ten years. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/constitutional-court-dissolves-thairaktham-party/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-19 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Fire alarms tourists in Pattaya after excavator gets entangled with wires Many people witnessed a fire that caught on cable wires on Soi Buakhao 15 in Pattaya around 3 PM today, October 19th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275254-fire-alarms-tourists-in-pattaya-after-excavator-gets-entangled-with-wires/

Many people witnessed a fire that caught on cable wires on Soi Buakhao 15 in Pattaya around 3 PM today, October 19th. The flames broke out after an excavator that was working on a drainage project on Soi Buakhao 15 got its arm entangled with the wires above it by accident, an eyewitness told The Pattaya News. Tourists and residents fled the scene immediately, and there are no reports of injuries so far after the fire was put out by Pattaya firefighters. However, five cars that were parked near the fire were damaged including a black Toyota Yaris, a white Honda HRV, a bronze Toyota Yaris, a black Toyota Altis, and a white Honda Civic. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/19/fire-alarms-tourists-in-pattaya-after-excavator-gets-entangled-with-wires/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-19 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Thai activist Srisuwan’s assailant in custody as donations pour in for his defence Veerawich Rungruangsiriphol Donations continue to pour into a bank account, opened by a supporter of the man who attacked Srisuwan Janya yesterday, to be used for his legal defence. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275248-thai-activist-srisuwan’s-assailant-in-custody-as-donations-pour-in-for-his-defence/