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View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer July 19, 2023 Good morning. Here are the most important news stories that you need to know. ICC 'not welcome' if it pushes drug war probe The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) voted 3-2 on Tuesday to reject the Philippine government's appeal to stop the ICC Prosecutor's investigation into the country's drug war on the watch of then President Rodrigo Duterte. By Krixia Subingsubing Marcos hopes DU30 Xi talked about WPS President Marcos on Tuesday said he hoped former President Rodrigo Duterte raised the matter of Chinese vessels shadowing Philippine ships in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) during the latter's unannounced meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday. By Nestor Corrales and Jacob Lazaro SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND President Marcos signs the Maharlika Investment Fund into law on Tuesday, establishing the nation's first sovereign wealth fund. Outside of Malacanang, where the ceremony was held, protesters gather near Mendiola Bridge to denounce the law that they fear will lead to misuse of public funds. — PHOTOS BY MARIANNE BERMUDEZ AND NIÑO JESUS ORBETA Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. Mayon evacuees face water woes LEGAZPI CITY -- Residents of towns and cities of Albay who have been relocated to evacuation centers since early June due to the heightened unrest by Mayon Volcano have to deal with inadequate water supply in the shelters, prompting some of them to regularly return to their houses in the permanent danger zone to bathe or wash their clothes. At least 12,000 liters of clean water are sent every other day to various centers in Albay but displaced residents said the supply was not enough for their needs. By Ma. April Mier-Manjares OPINION A new labor deal  With the public health crisis now starting to wane, it is also time for the Philippines to look back at the contributions of the humble workers and make sure that their sacrifices are acknowledged, appreciated, and, perhaps most importantly, compensated going forward. 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