Surveys under scrutiny; Pulse Asia stands by method

Hi Edward, Here are the most important news that you need to know.       Surveys under scrutiny; Pulse Asia stands by method  With only four days left until Election Day, some of the country’s top statisticians find themselves at loggerheads and pondering questions on whether survey designs need to be updated to more accurately reflect public sentiment in light of survey results that indicate victory for Ferdinand Marcos Jr.   Inquirer Plus offers FREE 30 day trial   Aguirre: Ragos ‘downright lying’ Former Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II denied allegations that he and his subordinates coerced former Bureau of Corrections officer-in-charge Rafael Ragos to implicate detained Sen. Leila de Lima in the illegal drug ring allegedly run from New Bilibid Prison.   FOREIGN MONITORS  The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has accredited 338 international observers for the May 9 polls, some of them shown here during a briefing at Okada Manila Hotel, Parañaque City, on Wednesday. Comelec Chair Saidamen Pangarungan has assured them of “unimpeded access to the electoral process,” subject only to terms protecting Comelec personnel, property and privileged information. —LYN RILLON   Uproar over leaked draft abortion ruling WASHINGTON—Once confirmed, a leaked Supreme Court draft ruling could overturn the historic 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that enshrines abortion rights across the United States. Abortion laws would then be left up to individual state legislatures.    Take our news quiz!   LEARN MORE   Opinion: 'Just for show' Given the government’s dismal track record in disbursing benefits throughout the pandemic, it is no wonder that the health care workers are skeptical about the measure signed on April 27 by President Duterte granting mandatory continuing benefits to health care workers during public health emergencies, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.     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