Red line - INQ OPINION

April 29, 2021 Good morning. Here's your daily dose of fearless views from the INQUIRER'S opinion columnists. Red line The World Health Organization rang the alarm early this month that the country was headed toward the feared 'red line,' beyond which COVID-19 cases will exceed the capacity of the healthcare system, such as what is happening in India. The WHO described the dire situation in India, where oxygen supplies, hospital beds, and other medical supplies have run out, as 'beyond heartbreaking.' The Philippines having reached 1 million cases is likewise a heartbreaking watershed moment—and the fact that the administration refuses to acknowledge the gravity of the situation even then is precisely why the country has come to this pass. The administration still insists it's handling the situation 'very well,' and no meaningful changes are discernible in the task force that has mismanaged the national response. That can only guarantee that more harrowing red lines are ahead for the country. Read full article Has this been forwarded by a friend? Subscribe to Inquirer Opinion to get it directly in your inbox.   Who is lying—the President or Roque? It cannot be denied that President Duterte did in fact enter into a verbal fishing agreement with President Xi allowing Chinese fishermen to fish in Philippine EEZ in the WPS. President Duterte himself affirmed it repeatedly. Presidential spokesperson Roque, however, vigorously denies it. Now, who is telling the truth, and who is telling a lie, to the Filipino people—President Duterte or his spokesperson Roque? Read full article   Women religious in the trenches redux My unsolicited advice to those with more than enough in these deadly pandemic times: Spend, so that others may earn. Read full article   If only kids could vote As the next election nears, we ought to think beyond ourselves and be more critical. Our children are watching us, but they are often out of the conversation when we cast our votes and set the political agenda for this nation. If children could vote for a president, who would they choose? I bet kids won’t vote for the bully with a bad mouth. Read full article   We'd love to hear from you! Feel free to leave your comments and suggestions here.   Consider subscribing to our other newsletters. COVID-19 - provides a daily rundown of the latest news on COVID-19 and the enhanced community quarantine. Join now INQUIRER BUSINESS - your daily dose of business news. Join now INQUIRER PROPERTY - updates you weekly on the state of the Philippine real estate industry. Join now INQUIRER LIFESTYLE - gives you the latest on food, fashion, travel, theater and everything you miss. Join now INQUIRER MOBILITY - the latest on car releases, motoring news, and the business of getting from point A to B. Join now         Share    Share    Forward  The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. ©2020 P.O. Box 2353, Makati Central Post Office, Makati City, 1263, Philippines Preferences  |  Unsubscribe