SOUNDBYTES, Issue No. 12 (June 23)

US, Cebu Air's next stop after Japan
Cebu Air Inc., the airline unit of the Gokongwei group using the commercial name Cebu Pacific, will be flying to Japan this October and is also eyeing to add the United States to its growing number of international routes.
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Task force sought to boost tax take
With the administration's fiscal reform program in place, a senior legislator sought the creation of a presidential task force on revenue projection and collection that will help the national government enforce tax laws, wipe out the deficit and achieve a balanced budget as soon as possible.
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Jobs for retirees, prisoners
The government is considering retirees, and possibly those in prison as well as in drug rehabilitation centers for jobs in the outsourcing sector.
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Palawan formally joins W. Visayas in August
The province of Palawan will be formally turned over to Western Visayas or Region 6, in August.
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Duterte offers Arroyo sanctuary
Mayor Rodrigo Duterte has offered the President Davao City as sanctuary in case the opposition continues to lambaste her and members of her family.
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Malacañang: RP still on Asia's investment map
The Philippines remains on Asia's investment map despite prolonged political turmoil, Malacañang officials said yesterday.
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GSIS extends more loans more benefits to members
The Government Service Insurance System said that the loan privilege of its members have grown during the last four years with the introduction of more loan windows and more liberal credit that, in turn, have helped more members during their times of need.
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NBI, WPD to track down Internet ring that preys on foreign nationals
The National Bureau of Investigation may soon be tapped to track down the operators or owners of a Web site that allegedly hosted an online forum where an American was apparently duped of some $4,000 by his Filipina chatmate.
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