Makabayan bloc: Why P2.3-B budget for OVP?

Hi Edward, Here are the most important news that you need to know.     Makabayan bloc: Why P2.3-B budget for OVP? Lawmakers from the progressive Makabayan bloc are intent on questioning the P2.3-billion budget that Vice President Sara Duterte’s office is seeking from Congress for next year.     Inquirer Plus offers FREE 30 day trial   ‘Noche buena’ price hikes loom; DTI has some saving tips You better watch out: “noche buena” items may be in for a steep price hike. But you better not cry: there are still some good ol’ budget-saving tips you can try, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).   WHAT TYPHOON? Tourists escape to Baguio City for its cold but cozy embrace. But the fun never stops even when things also get soggy. The boats at Burnham Lake, for example, continue to attract paying riders on Saturday despite the rains dumped by Typhoon “Henry” (international name: Hinnamnor) in Northern Luzon.—EV ESPIRITU   Apo Island: Diver’s haven DUMAGUETE CITY—Jack Baller, a tourist and diving instructor from Miami, Florida, was in awe of what he saw during a recent dive off Apo Island.   LEARN MORE   Opinion: Mask up or lock down? The DOH is now worried that other local governments would soon follow Cebu. And given the country’s archipelagic nature, where there is freedom of movement between islands, making the use of masks optional increases the risk of infection and can spell disaster that the fragile health system can ill afford.         © 2022 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe