Hi Edward, Here are the most important news that you need to know.   Senator: US should pay for PH sites to fund MUP Sen. Ronald dela Rosa says US troops have been allowed to stay here practically for free under the Visiting Forces Agreement. He also suggests leasing other military properties to help fund soldiers’ pension system.   Senior Navy official visits WPS outpost One of the highest-ranking Philippine Navy officials made a rare trip to a lonely outpost in the West Philippine Sea ahead of Independence Day to pay tribute to the troops who serve at the front lines under China’s constant watchful eye.   Inquirer Plus offers FREE 30 day trial LOOKING BACK | In the rainy weather, a woman visits the Aguinaldo Shrine on the eve of Independence Day, its facade also reflected on the pedestal of President Emilio Aguinaldo’s statue fronting his home. - RICHARD A. REYES   GET OFFER   Teachers want leaves cap lifted The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) asked the Department of Education (DepEd) on Sunday to remove the 15-day limit for vacation service credits as compensation for those volunteering in the National Learning Camp (NLC) program during their end-of-school-year break.   OPINION: Another Independence Day? Freedom. Future. History. Such a loaded theme could easily prompt the skeptics among us to propose that, with our freedom still purloined, our future in jeopardy, and our history finessed into a fairy tale, we just might need another Independence Day.     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