Marcos declares COVID health emergency over

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer July 23, 2023 Good day. Here are the most important news stories that you need to know. Marcos declares COVID health emergency over MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has lifted the nationwide state of public health emergency due to COVID-19, ending over three years of various degrees of pandemic restrictions that had crippled the economy and reversed anti-poverty gains. By Kathleen de Villa and Nestor Corrales Hopes still up gutted Manila Central Post Office can again stand and deliver MANILA, Philippines — Inocencio Agoilo, a postman for much of his life, has long regarded the Manila Central Post Office (MCPO) as a "second home." This was where he had been stationed for the last 11 years, he said, as he recalled already with fondness his daily commute until just two months ago when he would get off the bus at Plaza Lawton and walk to his workplace only a stone's throw away. By Abby Boiser TWO MONTHS SINCE At first glance, it looks business as usual at the decades-old Manila Central Post Office building in Lawton, Manila — until one sees behind the pillars the soot and scars from the fire that gutted the iconic structure on May 21, 2023. Two months since the abrupt shutdown, how are the revival plans going for one of the city's prewar landmarks? —MARIANNE BERMUDEZ Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. Opposition bares Sona wish list MANILA, Philippines — Ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s second State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III sought an explanation of what the government intends to do with the prices, unemployment, and corruption. By Julie M. Aurelio and Melvin Gascon OPINION Rekindling hope for Ortega case Other victims and families may be gnashing their teeth at the blatant inequality of the situation, as are the thousands of other victims who run to the police for succor only to be frustrated. So, is the ICC wrong to paint a negative picture of our justice system? With the culprits behind the bloody drug war and the likes of Reyes, Teves, and Bantag still out there making a mockery of our system, let the public be the judge. 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