Marcos: Scrap needless permits for Telco works

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer July 7, 2023 Good morning. Here are the most important news stories that you need to know. Marcos: Scrap needless permits for Telco works Construction delays for telecommunications infrastructure —which have been blamed for subpar mobile phone and internet services in the country— may soon be a thing of the past after President Marcos ordered government agencies to stop requiring unnecessary permits for the industry. By Nestor Corrales and Miguel R. Camus 'Love' kept alive via DOT tour buses Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco on Thursday reiterated that the government had never paid DDB Philippines, the ad firm that recently apologized for using stock footage of foreign tourist spots for a video promoting the "Love The Philippines'' campaign. By Tina Santos DRAGGED TO SHORE   A member of the disaster response team of Bataraza, Palawan, checks this 15-foot-long saltwater crocodile, which died after local fishermen trapped and dragged it to shore using a boat on Thursday. This type of crocodile has been classified to be of "least concern" on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List since 1996 ​—PHOTO COURTESY OF BATARAZA MDRRMO Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. Pampanga's Sfelapco must refund P2.4B CITY OF SAN FERNANDO—The Energy Regulatory Commission has ordered the San Fernando Electric Light and Power Company Inc. (Sfelapco) to refund more than P2.42 billion to its customers for allegedly violating the provisions of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act. The refund includes more than P654 million in disallowed charges and P1.76 billion in excess of the allowed power generation rates from 2014 to 2022. By Jun Malig OPINION But first, protect seafarers The high court's ruling should now put the local recruitment agencies and the new Department of Migrant Workers on notice to be more vigilant about the welfare of distressed seafarers and other overseas Filipinos, and not leave them alone fighting for their rights. Mutia did not have to be a victim twice if the NLRC and his employers closely considered his circumstances, rather than sticking to a narrow interpretation of guidelines that favor the employers. 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