Hi Edward, Here are the most important news that you need to know.       Watershed defenders score win vs quarrying A coalition of environmental groups claimed a “major victory” as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) ordered the cancellation of the quarrying permits of three companies within the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape (UMRBPL) and Masungi Geopark Project.   A landmark ruling on VAWC law The Supreme Court has issued a landmark decision declaring that fathers may now apply for remedies, specifically under the Anti-Violence against Women and their Children (VAWC) Act, on behalf of their maltreat- ed children.   Inquirer Plus offers FREE 30 day trial INFERNAL TERMINAL A massive fire rips through the Araneta Center Bus Terminal in Cubao, Quezon City, on Thursday afternoon, destroying commercial establishments inside the building. It raged for nearly four hours before being declared under control. At least two people were reported hurt. —GRIG MONTEGRANDE   LEARN MORE   Baguio smokers cut cigarette spending BAGUIO CITY—Smokers in this city are cutting back on their cigarette consumption as the Cordillera continues to suffer from a high inflation rate, local officials said on Wednesday.   Opinion: Public funds for private perks? The funds to ‘honor former Presidents of the Republic’ would also go a long way if used to restore the ‘unconscionable’ cuts in pandemic-related cash aid for poor families in the national budget, considering the 4.3 percent increase in unemployment rate as of December 2022, and the lingering effects of the pandemic.     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