A P1.5-B industry: ‘Political influencers’ raked it

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer August 3, 2023 Good day. Here are the most important news stories that you need to know. A P1.5-B industry: 'Political influencers' raked it   Some candidates in last year's presidential and vice presidential elections spent between P600 million and P1.5 billion at least on social media "political influencers" who conducted covert campaign operations, according to a recently published research. By Dona Z. Pazzibugan What's the point of PH plaint to UN?  The Department of Agriculture said losses due to Typhoon "Egay" (international name: Doksuri) has surged to P2.89 billion, affecting some 142,000 farmers and fishers in nine regions. Egay left the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) late last week but was followed by another storm, "Falcon" (international name: Khanun), which developed into typhoon on its way out of PAR. By Jacob Lazaro HAPPY HOMECOMING Filipinas, the Philippine women's national football team, are back after an unprecedented run in the Fifa Women's World Cup 2023. While their campaign ended in a 6-0 loss to Norway on Sunday, they made history by scoring the Philippines' first World Cup win on July 25 against cohost New Zealand. They arrived in Manila on Wednesday. —GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE   Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. 2 dead as plane crashes in Apayao TUGUEGARAO CITY—The wreckage of a training plane that crashed in Apayao province on Tuesday was found on Wednesday afternoon, but rescue teams reported that its two pilots did not survive. The debris of Echo Air Cessna 152 and the bodies of Capt. Edzel John Lumbao Tabuzo and student pilot Anshum Rajkumar Konde, an Indian national, were located in the boundaries of Luna and Pudtol towns. By Villamor Visaya Jr. OPINION Reviving the Pasig River, again​​ Indeed, there is no shortage of studies and master plans to show exactly how to clean up the river. What had been missing over the past 50 years are the political will and resources to translate these well-thought-out plans into meaningful action.​ 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