CHR willing to work with ICC

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer August 23, 2023 Good day. Here are the most important news stories that you need to know. CHR willing to work with ICC on PH drug war probe The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Tuesday said it was "willing to cooperate" with the International Criminal Court (ICC) on its investigation into the country's drug war on the watch of then President Rodrigo Duterte. CHR Chair Richard Palpal-latoc said, however, that the commission does not know yet which specific cases the ICC would look into. By Krixia Subingsubing Lowering price of rice to P20 a kilogram 'difficult' – DA execs Turning into reality President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s campaign promise to peg the price of rice at only P20 per kilogram remains a far-fetched possibility as agriculture officials cited on Tuesday external factors beyond their control that would make it hard to keep rice prices down in the coming years. By Jordeene B. Lagare, Julie M. Aurelio UP FOR STORAGE Gladys Ramos, a Grade 5 teacher at Aurora Quezon Elementary School in Manila, starts storing visual aids in her classroom to comply with a Department of Education order directing teachers to clear "school grounds, classrooms and all its walls [of] unnecessary artwork, decorations, tarpaulin and posters." —RICHARD A. REYES Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. Japan sets release of Fukushima water TOKYO—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that he had ordered the release starting Thursday of treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant.  By Reuters OPINION A win for economy, environment To this end, the Marcos administration must mobilize the government and the private sector toward these twin goals as if they were one: making the country an electric vehicle production hub and making more Filipinos use electric vehicles more. 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 . 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