'Egay' leaves 5 dead, heavy damage in Luzon

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer July 27, 2023 Good day. Here are the most important news stories that you need to know. 'Egay' leaves 5 dead, heavy damage in Luzon  LAOAG CITY – Fierce howling winds and heavy rains spawned by Typhoon "Egay" (international name: Doksuri) left at least five dead in Batangas, Rizal and Ilocos Sur provinces, as the typhoon barreled through Luzon on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to reports gathered by the Inquirer. By Inquirer Luzon Marcos visit perks up Manila-KL ties​​​ KUALA LUMPUR—In rites held at Malaysia's royal Istana Negara Palace for President Marcos' state visit, Sultan Abdullah noted in jest how Mr. Marcos and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim both had ups and downs in their lives. But the two leaders picked up on the remark and pledged to work on more "ups" in their bilateral relations, "made easy" by their strong historical and economic ties. By Melvin Gascon DELUGE IN THE NORTH Torrential rains and gusty winds whipped up by Typhoon "Egay" (international name: Doksuri) left a trail of destruction across northern Luzon on Wednesday. In La Trinidad, Benguet, a stretch of Pines Park Diversion Road has gone underwater and the province is "in dire need of help," according to Benguet Rep. Eric Yap. At least five deaths were attributed to Egay, based on reports gathered by the Inquirer. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported one fatality and two injuries as of press time. —PHOTO FROM LA TRINIDAD MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. Gov't savings eyed for MUP pensions  Lawmakers are looking to fund the P120-billion annual requirement for the pension of retired military and uniformed personnel (MUP) by dipping into government savings. The chair of the House appropriations committee, Rep. Elizaldy Co, on Wednesday said he and other lawmakers had begun exploring fund sources for the MUP pension ahead of deliberations on the 2024 national budget. By Julie M. Aurelio OPINION Details needed on Maharlika fund  Assurances are not enough. The Filipino people cannot afford to rely on faith that the Maharlika fund will perform as advertised ... The Marcos administration owes the people the finer details on how it will actually work and benefit them. 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