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Hi Edward, Here are the most important news that you need to know.   Mayon eruption looms; evacuations ordered The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Thursday warned that a “hazardous eruption” of Mayon Volcano could be weeks or days away, prompting the local government of Albay to order the mandatory evacuation of residents inside the 6-kilometer radius permanent danger zone.   Gibo on how China can ‘earn trust’ of PH Defense Secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro says one way China could win the trust of the Philippines is to show transparency and to match its words with actions on the South China Sea maritime disputes.    Inquirer Plus offers FREE 30 day trial REAWAKENING Around 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, rocks are seen falling down the slopes of Mayon Volcano from the crater summit, in this shot taken at Barangay Busay in Daraga town, Albay province. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has raised the alert level and nearby villagers have been told to flee to safety. Mayon last erupted in January 2018. —MARK ALVIC ESPLANA    GET OFFER   COA: 21 firms owe GSIS P2.11 billion The Commission on Audit (COA) has urged the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to go after 21 private companies whose loans totaling P2.11 billion have remained unpaid for 24 to 53 years, with accumulated interest reaching over P800 million.   OPINION: Spirit of Maharlika bill What lawmakers need to do is convince the President and his economic team to abide by the spirit of the law, which is to keep their hands off the pension funds whenever the MIF or MIC is involved.     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