China insists on PH vow to tow grounded ship

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer August 9, 2023 Good day. Here are the most important news stories that you need to know. China insists on PH vow to tow grounded ship   MANILA, Philippines — China on Tuesday reiterated its earlier claim that the Philippines had promised to take out the World War II-era warship it had grounded since 1999 at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal—prompting an official to assert the contrary and question Beijing's credibility about its claim. By the Inquirer Staff Corruption, negligence blamed for Laguna de Bay tragedy Corruption, negligence, and safety protocol violations had combined in a deadly mix that resulted in the boat accident that claimed the lives of 27 people in Laguna de Bay two weeks ago. That was the picture that emerged on Tuesday after a three-hour Senate hearing on the July 27 capsizing of a motorized passenger boat off Binangonan town in Rizal province. By Marlon Ramos JAIL INSPECTION A jail guard checks the septic tank in the maximum security compound of New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa City on Tuesday. This spot is believed to have been turned into a massive grave for missing inmates, a concern that prompted the Senate to start an inquiry. —RICHARD A. REYES Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. Ateneo in unfamiliar zone in title defense TOKYO—Tab Baldwin admits that he does not have a clue on the powerhouses his Ateneo squad will be trying to eliminate as the Blue Eagles shoot to win the World University Basketball Series tournament here for the second straight year. "So far, all we know are the names of the players. That's it," he said.  By Musong R. Castillo OPINION The Filipino curse of 'puede na' For about two weeks since the start of incessant rains over Luzon last month, Filipinos' social media timelines have been replete with lament about the aggravation of getting to and from Metro Manila via the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx), a portion of which was overcome by flooding. By Editorial PROMO ENDS IN 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