PCG: Swarming of reefs may be start of occupation

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer July 9, 2023 Here are the most important news stories that you need to know. PCG: Swarming of reefs may be start of occupation A senior Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) official on Saturday said the swarms of dozens of Chinese vessels close to the resource-rich Recto (Reed) Bank off Palawan province may be a prelude to China's illegal occupation of the area. By Dexter Cabalza Amando Doronila, 95: 'A true journalist' Former longtime Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist, veteran newsman and author Amando Doronila passed away on Friday in Australia at the age of 95. The death of Doronila—"Doro" to his friends and colleagues in media—was confirmed to the Inquirer on Saturday by his brother, lawyer Cirilo Doronila, and his eldest son, Agustin. By Julie M. Aurelio TOILINGAWAY In this photo taken in April, a salt farmer at Barangay Amalbalan in Dasol, Pangasinan, carries "kaing" (woven bamboo baskets) filled with salt, which is kept at a stockroombefore being sold at the local market. Hundreds of Dasol residents rely on the town's salt industry for their livelihood. — PHOTOS BY WILLIE O. LOMIBAO Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. Scientists: Homo sapiens were in SE Asia earlier than thought Homo sapiens had reached Southeast Asia almost 20,000 years earlier than previously thought. That research finding challenges current textbook assumptions about early human migration and should provide a wider understanding of the origins of our species. By Krixia Subingsubing OPINION Report 'epal' acts They've been a common practice: billboards, tarpaulins, signboards, or posters promoting a government project alongside the name and photo of a politician. Sometimes, the politician's name and photo take up almost the entire space. But does the public know that this practice has been banned by the Commission on Audit (COA) since 2013? Probably not. That this practice continues to be abused is an indication that the implementation of COA's Circular No. 2013-004 issued on Jan. 30, 2013, has been weak, a perennial issue that continues to hound Philippine governance. 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. SUBSCRIBE 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