Lawmakers, media groups hit Rappler closure order

Hi Edward, Here are the most important news that you need to know.     Lawmakers, media groups hit Rappler closure order Lawmakers and media groups on Wednesday criticized the order of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to shut down online news outlet Rappler, calling it an assault on Philippine democracy and press freedom.     Inquirer Plus offers FREE 30 day trial   Jeepneys granted second P1 fare hike For the second time this month, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) approved a P1 provisional increase in fares for passenger jeepneys nationwide. Effective July 1, the minimum fare for traditional jeepney will be P11 for the first four kilometers, and for modern units, P13.   FINISHING TOUCHES  The inaugural stage awaits President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the National Museum in Manila. The man chosen by 31 million Filipinos to be the country’s next leader is sworn into office at noon today, completing his family’s return to Malacañang 36 years after their fall from power. —RICHARD A. REYES   Cebu City to resume full in-person classes CEBU CITY—Mayor Michael Rama on Wednesday allowed all schools in the city to resume in-person classes, two years after they were suspended due to the pandemic. He also called on school administrators to promote the government’s vaccination drive and strictly enforce public health protocols.   SUBSCRIBE NOW   Opinion: Challenges—and a rare opportunity Amid the overwhelming odds that face Marcos Jr. as he takes his oath today lies the opportunity to come to terms with the past and build his own legacy. Indeed, more than the challenges that he has inherited, perhaps the greatest one he would have to confront is proving naysayers wrong and making history, instead of repeating it.     © 2022 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe