Hi Edward, Here are the most important news that you need to know.       As ties warm, Marcos asks US: Revive PH trade perks WASHINGTON—President Marcos on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) urged the United States to renew the duty-free privilege given to thousands of Philippine export products to help the country recover from the pandemic, emphasizing that the economic relations between the two allies should not be left behind while both countries fortify their defense cooperation.   Search on for 2025 voting machines The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has begun the search for a new automated election system for the 2025 midterm polls even while waiting for Congress to approve its budget.   Inquirer Plus offers FREE 30 day trial HOSTILE WARNING From this fully operational island fortress built by China in the West Philippine Sea, flares are launched to warn a small plane carrying the photographer who took this shot not to get any closer. Defense analysts have described this action as proof of China’s continuing repudiation of international law and the heightening tension in the region. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO   SUBSCRIBE NOW   Worries, rage grow over missing activists BAGUIO CITY—Human rights advocates in the Cordillera on Thursday sounded the alarm following reports that an indigenous peoples’ rights defender and his companion went missing in Taytay, Rizal, on April 28.   LEARN MORE   OPINION: From K-12 to K-10+2? Indeed, more than overhauling, revising, and redesigning the curriculum, DepEd should pay attention to the teaching force to give them all the support to upgrade their skills, have sufficient time and mental wellness to focus on the needs of their students, and the right pay and benefits to take care of their own families.      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