Alarm up on text scam that has 'our names'

Hi Edward, Here are the most important news that you need to know.     Alarm up on text scam that has 'our names' Supreme Court Justice Marvic Leonen on Wednesday posted on social media site Twitter: “Unsolicited or scam text messages on our phones already contain our names. This means that there is a data provider out there that has leaked or sold or been careless about our information.     Inquirer Plus offers FREE 30 day trial   Cebu City allows ‘freedom’ from masks Starting Sept. 1, wearing face masks is now optional in Cebu City and will only be required inside medical facilities. Mayor Michael Rama said he would also leave it to the discretion of business establishments and building managers whether to make face protection mandatory. “We are already going toward freedom.    EYES STILL ON THE ROAD Traffic monitors of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority keep watch on Wednesday, a day after the Supreme Court temporarily stopped the controversial no-contact apprehension policy (NCAP) to hear two petitions questioning the legality of the system. —NIÑO JESUS ORBETA   ‘Henry’ in PH, may merge with ‘Gardo’ Supertyphoon “Hinnamnor” entered the Philippine area of responsibility on Wednesday and was renamed “Henry.” It is not expected to make landfall but may enhance the southwest monsoon, especially if it merges with Tropical Depression “Gardo” off Luzon, according to the weather bureau.   LEARN MORE   Opinion: A better Edsa busway The patience of commuters is wearing thin as they clamor for urgent action from government policymakers, whom they have called out for being oblivious to their plight. While every new administration comes in with promises of making life easier for commuters, the time for empty promises is long past. People need real and immediate action from the DOTr.         © 2022 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe