Tense situation for Mayon evacuees, father's day moments, and much more

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer The Week in Photos June 23, 2023 Tense situation for Mayon evacuees, blessed moments with happy fathers, dangerous blaze at sea, slow but steady advance in Ukraine, and much more Continuous Learning As Mayon Volcano "bleeds" on June 15, a teacher at Taladong Elementary School in Camalig, Albay, remains undeterred, holding a class for some evacuees earlier that day. —MARK ALVIC ESPLANA 'Tatay' His are the hands that playfully toss the baby up in the air or quickly catch the toddler falling over the edge. The voice that guides, cajoles and cautions—in between corny jokes. His assuring presence and can-do spirit—from fixing busted taps to working overtime for your next tuition—make for a solid family pillar. Forgive the retro playlist or the growing paunch: June 18 is his day. —NINO JESUS ORBETA Hope of the Motherland Various portraits of the country's national hero are on exhibit at the Museo ni Jose Rizal in Intramuros, Manila on the eve of his 162nd birth anniversary. —RICHARD A. REYES Blaze at Sea A fire breaks out at the entrance of the engine room of MV Esperanza Star while the vessel is on its way to Tagbilaran City Port around 3 a.m. on June 18. All of its 132 crew members and passengers have been rescued. —CONTRIBUTED Somber Homecoming Pallbearers from the Philippine Marine Corps carry the casket of former Sen. Rodolfo Biazon during full military honors given to the former Marine commandant at the elite unit's headquarters in Taguig City on June 19. Biazon, 88, who also served as Armed Forces chief of staff, died on June 12. —MARIANNE BERMUDEZ Advancing Ukraine said on June 19 that it had driven Russian forces from an eighth village in its two-week-old counteroffensive, a settlement on a heavily fortified part of the front line near the most direct route to the country's Azov Sea coast. —SERGEI SUPINSKY Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. Safety and Comfort A resident of Sto. Domingo, Albay, relies on his carpentry skills to build his family a better temporary shelter from bamboo and nipa so they can move out of modular tents set by the government for people who left their communities amid Mayon Volcano's unrest. —MARK ALVIC ESPLANA Dog Days Over? Hopes are high that the Azkals (in light uniform) can turn their fortunes around. A heavy dose of optimism surfaced with the way the Philippine Azkals performed on a rainy June 19 at Rizal Memorial Stadium despite a 3-2 loss to Chinese-Taipei in a friendly. —PFF Get Boosted President Marcos, seen here with Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, calls on Filipinos to get vaccinated during the June 21 launch of bivalent vaccines at the Philippine Heart Center in Quezon City. A bivalent vaccine protects against COVID's original strain and newer variants. —NIÑO JESUS ORBETA Red Alert Network Plus Philippines sounds the alarm on the "unstable supply" of drugs for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in four regions outside Metro Manila. In this photo, a woman campaigns for awareness on acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), the most severe stage of HIV infection. —MARIANNE BERMUDEZ 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