Panel raps 4 over sugar mess; Risa sees ‘fall guys’

Hi Edward, Here are the most important news that you need to know.     Panel raps 4 over sugar mess; Risa sees ‘fall guys’ After conducting three hearings, the Senate blue ribbon committee on Thursday recommended the filing of criminal and administrative charges against President Marcos’ former chief of staff in the Department of Agriculture (DA) and three resigned officials of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) Board for issuing an order to import 300,000 tons of sugar supposedly without authority from Malacañang.     Inquirer Plus offers FREE 30 day trial   Pricey fuel, peso fall prompt Meralco hike Customers billed by Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) might need to cut back on some expenses as high fuel prices and the weakening of the peso push up electricity costs. Meralco announced an increase of P0.3907 per kilowatt-hour for September, after reducing electricity rates for two consecutive months.   FULL OF GRACE Mall goers pause for prayers and pictures as they come upon a Marian exhibit at Ali Mall in Cubao, Quezon City, on Thursday. The Catholic Church celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Sept. 8, traditionally marked nine months after the Dec. 8 feast of her immaculate conception as the child of Saints Joachim and Anne. —GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE   Batanes has tons of unsold garlic Officials in Batanes on Thursday said there was an overproduction of garlic in the province, especially in Itbayat town, prompting Gov. Marilou Cayco to appeal for buyers on behalf of local farmers. The municipal agriculturist traced the oversupply to a high yield between March and April.    SUBSCRIBE NOW   Opinion: Why ban extracurricular? Studies cite that extracurricular activities provide a channel for reinforcing lessons learned in school by giving students the opportunity to apply academic skills in a real-world context that, in the long run, provide them a well-rounded education.         © 2022 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe