Marcos: ‘Last chance’ to fix seafarer issues

Hi Edward, Here are the most important news that you need to know.     Marcos: ‘Last chance’ to fix seafarer issues  BRUSSELS—President Marcos on Tuesday ordered the creation of an advisory council not only to avert possible job losses of some 50,000 Filipino seafarers in European Union (EU) vessels due to the Philippines’ deficiencies in local training and education, but also to address other concerns of about 600,000 Filipino seafarers worldwide.     Inquirer Plus offers FREE 30 day trial   Online sellers warned: No smuggled onions​​​​​​​ Cases may be filed against those selling illegally sourced onions online, according to Department of Agriculture spokesperson Rex Estoperez. The official also warned consumers not to buy from these vendors who likewise face the possible revocation of their permits.    PINOY CHEERS IN BRUSSELS   President Marcos, joined on stage by some Cabinet members, Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Speaker Martin Romualdez and first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, addresses members of the Filipino community at the Events Lounge in Brussels on Monday. The President is in the Belgian capital for the Asean-European Union Commemorative Summit. —RTVM SCREEN GRAB   SUBSCRIBE NOW   Groups say Kaliwa OK ‘manipulated’ LUCENA CITY—Critics and local leaders opposing the construction of the P12.2-billion Kaliwa Dam in the Sierra Madre claimed that proponents had “manipulated false consent” from indigenous peoples (IPs) affected by the project.      Opinion: High time to assert PH rights Earlier this month, President Marcos Jr. made an important statement that turned years of established Philippine foreign policy on its head. And it couldn’t have come at a better time. For years, the country has sought an acceptable state-to-state solution to the issue, only to be rebuffed by China, which insists that talks be done on its terms using its laws.      © 2022 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe