Hi Edward, Here are the most important news that you need to know.   SC seen as next arena for ‘Maharlika’ critics The Supreme Court is expected to be the next arena for groups opposing the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), after Congress approved on Wednesday the bill creating it before it adjourned sine die.   Japan, Indonesia biz chiefs meet Marcos Tadashi Maeda, chair of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, met with President Marcos in Malacañang to relay their intention to tie up with local firms on clean energy, such as hydropower, solar and wind.   Inquirer Plus offers FREE 30 day trial THREE-WAY SECURITY TIES  The Philippine Coast Guard, whose personnel are seen here preparing to welcome counterparts from Japan and the United States, is holding its first “Kaagapay” maritime drills with two of the country’s closest allies in the Pacific. US and Japanese vessels USCG Stratton and Akitsushima (pictured above) arrived at the Manila South Harbor on Thursday, June 1, 2023. —MARIANNE BERMUDEZ   SIGN UP HERE   Clark security execs quit after Pogo raid CLARK FREEPORT—The May 4 police raid on a Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) here and the rescue of over 1,000 trafficked workers, mostly foreigners, have led to a string of resignations among top security officials of Clark Development Corp. (CDC).   OPINION: Reviving martial law fears With this notorious body given more clout to Red-tag administration critics, military and police operatives seem to have been emboldened to arrest, detain, and violate the rights of outspoken individuals on mere suspicion that they subscribe to a foreign ideology.      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