DFA summons Chinese envoy over Ayungin

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer August 8, 2023 Good day. Here are the most important news stories that you need to know. DFA summons Chinese envoy over Ayungin   MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Monday summoned Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian over Beijing's actions at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea on Saturday, when China Coast Guard (CCG) ships fired water cannons at a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel and a boat used by the Philippine Navy.   By Tina G. Santos,  Frances Mangosing and Julie M. Aureli Marcos wants CL flooding solved CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday visited the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga and brought nearly P1 billion worth of assistance to victims of widespread flooding following the onslaught of Typhoons Egay (Doksuri) and Falcon (Khanun) that left a trail of devastation in a large part of Luzon in the past two weeks. By Carmela Reyes-Estrope, Tonette T. Orejas and Jerome Aning NEW SCHOOL YEAR PREP A member of the Department of Public Works and Highways' team on Monday conducts fogging in Flora A. Ylagan High School in Quezon City as the government starts school cleanup activities ahead of the opening of classes later this month. —LYN RILLON Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. Senators seek party list system purge MANILA, Philippines — Senators are studying a number of changes to the current system of party-list representation in Congress, as they lamented how it has been overrun by members of political dynasties and millionaires. By Melvin Gascon and Dona Z. Pazzibugan OPINION Matching words with action How do we not lose one inch of territory as promised by the President? The only way is to deploy better-equipped and bigger ships in and around the reefs and shoals in the West Philippine Sea. The Philippines should now call on its allies to help reinforce its sovereign rights and, in the process, protect freedom of navigation in these dangerous waters. 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