Nations continue to press China on PH arbitral win

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer July 13, 2023 Good morning. Here are the most important news stories that you need to know. Nations continue to press China on PH arbitral win From being neutral, India is latest state to support the 2016 ruling on the South China Sea dispute. The United States, Japan, United Kingdom, France and other EU nations join the Philippines in marking the 7th year of the historic decision. By Frances Mangosing CA upholds Meralco, SMC rate hike bid  The Court of Appeals (CA) has upheld the joint petitions of Meralco and two San Miguel Corp. units for rate hikes. The appellate court ruled that the Energy Regulatory Commission acted with "grave abuse of discretion" when it denied the petitions to adjust the rates in 2022 due to the surge in the cost of generating power. Meralco said it would negotiate emergency power supply agreements with suppliers should San Miguel decide to terminate their supply deal. By Meg J. Adonis FANNING THE FLAME Militant groups gather for a demonstration outside the Chinese consulate in Makati City on Wednesday to mark the 7th anniversary of the historic 2016 arbitration ruling that rejected China's sweeping claims in the South China Sea, which Beijing refuses to recognize. —MARIANNE BERMUDEZ Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. Water for farms cut as dam levels drop  RAMON, ISABELA—Water levels at Magat Dam in Isabela province and Angat Dam in Bulacan province continue to drop closer to their critical levels as the dry spell attributed to the El Niño phenomenon persists. The situation has become alarming for farmers whose allocations for irrigation water from these dams in Cagayan Valley and Central Luzon have been reduced as a result. By Villamor Visaya Jr. and Carmela Reyes-Estrope OPINION Joining Magalong's lonely crusade​  It is easy to sink into despair and resignation, since corruption seems deeply rooted in our system and efforts to uproot it sound futile. That is exactly the attitude that disreputable officials are banking on. Because, for sure, evil thrives when good folk do nothing. 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