Palace keeping Gadon despite SC disbarment

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer June 29, 2023 Good morning. Here are the most important news stories that you need to know. Palace keeping Gadon despite SC disbarment All 15 justices of the Supreme Court have voted to revoke the license of newly appointed presidential adviser Larry Gadon. In a statement on Wednesday, the high court said it had ordered Gadon's disbarment—the most severe sanction for lawyer misconduct—for "misogynistic, sexist, abusive and repeated intemperate language." By Dona Z. Pazzibugan and Nestor Corrales DOH: COVID jabs still free for indigents The Department of Health (DOH) plans to keep COVID-19 vaccines free for indigents, should the government lift the public health emergency status on the pandemic. "That's why the [certificate of product registration] is very important so that the private sector [can provide for] those who can afford to pay, and your taxes will be used for the people who cannot afford," Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said. By Kathleen de Villa HOLY DAY Muslims gather for sunrise prayer at Quirino Grandstand in Manila on Wednesday, in celebration of Eid al-Adha, which commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail in obedience to God's command. —MARIANNE BERMUDEZ Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. ACT appeals to ILO: Stop Red-tagging The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) has lodged another complaint before the International Labor Organization (ILO) over the alleged Red-tagging of the Department of Education against the group. "We ask you to call on the Philippine government ... to stop the attacks and prosecute those who are behind the anti-union activities, programs and policies," the group said in a letter to the organization. By Jane Bautista OPINION OPINION: Protecting Siargao Behind the tropical idyll of Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte, an increasingly popular destination for nature-loving tourists, lies an ugly truth: As many as four of every five of its commercial and tourism-related establishments are operating without the required environmental compliance certificate (ECC). This puts the country's surfing capital in grave danger of suffering the same fate as Boracay Island. By Editorial Try Inquirer Plus. Inquirer Plus is the digital version of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Register for a 30-day trial for free to get access to Inquirer's fearless reporting, app-exclusive stories, and archives. REGISTER NOW Hi Edward. Have feedback? We're happy to hear it. Give Suggestions newsletter@inquirer.com.ph © 2023 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, Barangay Tejeros, Makati City, Philippines You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe anytime