We’re like begging for alms, say drivers

Hi Edward, Here are the most important news that you need to know.       We’re like begging for alms, say drivers “It’s like we’re begging for alms.”That was how jeepney driver Modesto Floranda described the difficulty in getting the P6,500 in fuel subsidy which he and an estimated 375,000 drivers of public utility vehicles (PUVs) are seeking, amid the rise in fuel prices following the conflict in Ukraine late last month.   Inquirer Plus offers FREE 30 day trial   4000-plus records of PH history just a click away The newest museum of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), was recently launched to house some 4,000-plus records of Philippine history, arts and culture. But unlike a regular repository, 21AM is not confined in the iconic building in Pasay City.   COLOR OF THE DAY Tens of thousands of supporters of Vice President Leni Robredo surge like a wave on Emerald Avenue in Pasig City during Sunday’s “PasigLaban” grand people’s rally. —ELMER GATCHALIAN   No-show Sara draws rebuke from rivals The contenders for the country’s second highest post lobbed their sharpest criticisms at the incumbent administration and the absent front-runner instead of each other during Sunday’s face-off, as they fielded questions on the pandemic response, fuel crisis and other domestic issues.   Take our news quiz!   Opinion: Backward move The government must reconsider its decision on the IT-BPM sector especially since its counterparts abroad are expected to continue WFH arrangements even after the pandemic.    Subscribe   SUBSCRIBE | FACEBOOK | VIBER INSTAGRAM | LINKEDIN | SUGGEST     © 2022 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe