Hard times force even seniors to look for jobs

Hi Edward, Here are the most important news that you need to know.     Hard times force even seniors to look for jobs  The need for a bigger family income to meet the unabated increase in prices of food and other essential items is forcing even retired senior citizens to look for jobs.     Inquirer Plus offers FREE 30 day trial   Database revisits martial law at 50 In yet another pushback against what they call the “blatant lies” about the martial law regime of Ferdinand Marcos Sr., scholars and activists are building a database on that era, in time for its 50th commemoration this year. Included are excerpts from books on martial law as well as a timeline documenting its various facets apart from the political events of that period.   DANGER LURKS Communities around Taal Volcano in Batangas province have been warned to stay alert amid continuing signs of volcanic unrest. In this photo taken from the Talisay-Tanauan Road on Monday, fish cage caretakers in Taal Lake go about their chores unmindful of smoke billowing out of the volcano. —GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE   Marcos to cops: Use force wisely President Marcos called on the police to be prudent in the use of force, saying that, as “vanguards of peace,” they play an important role in his administration’s efforts to improve the lives of Filipinos. “It is only then that you can effectively sustain with great respect and wide support the authority that you possess as uniformed servicemen of the Republic,” he said.   LEARN MORE   Opinion: DepEd’s classroom dilemma While additional budget support could help the Department of Education address the many challenges brought about by the pandemic, among them the lack of classrooms and the severe learning deficiencies as a result of poor to nonexistent online connections, the agency must also demonstrate its firm resolve to address the issues of corruption and inefficiency in the use of its funds.       © 2022 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe