Hi Edward, Here are the most important news that you need to know.       12-year data track poor training of PH teachers The quality of education that future teachers are getting needs a lot of improvement as more than half of the schools training them fare poorly in the annual licensure exams for educators, a private sector-led advocacy group said on Thursday.   HK rebrands, offers 500K free air tickets HONG KONG—Hong Kong is ready to welcome the world back, with its leader pitching free flights and positive publicity to resurrect the once-vibrant hub after three years of COVID-enforced isolation. A rebranding campaign, “Hello, Hong Kong,” bills itself as an effort to tell “good stories” about the Chinese city, where years of political repression, coupled with pandemic curbs, have tarnished its business-friendly reputation.   Inquirer Plus offers FREE 30 day trial KEY ALLY US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III meets President Marcos at Malacañang on Thursday before Manila and Washington announced that US forces will be allowed access to four more Philippine military bases. Austin calls the Philippines a key and important ally of the United States. — REUTERS   LEARN MORE   Tension in Sibuyan amid mining protest CITY OF CALAPAN —Residents of Sibuyan Island in Romblon have barricaded the port of a mining company to stop the hauling of nickel ore. Antimining groups asked the national government to stop mineral extraction on the island. The police on Wednesday clashed with protesters who tried to block a truck from leaving the port. The company maintained it had secured the proper permits to operate.   Opinion: Defend victims, not perpetrators Indeed, one has to ask why this administration seems so eager to protect Duterte, and not the thousands of victims of his bloody war on drugs that has proved to be unsuccessful, given the recent arrests on drug offenses of police and drug enforcement officers.     Hi Edward, We'd like to know what you think of this newsletter. Send us your feedback by leaving a message in our suggestion box. SAY HI     © 2023 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Flat icon Unsubscribe