Ex-cop in road rage clip stripped of gun license

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer August 29, 2023 Good day. Here are the most important news stories that you need to know. Ex-cop in road rage clip stripped of gun license MANILA, Philippines — A dismissed police officer identified in a "road rage" video as the motorist who hit a cyclist on the head and brandished a gun at him has been stripped of his firearm license, the Philippine National Police said on Monday. By Frances Mangosing and Abby Boiser Tighter travel rules, more airport delays   MANILA, Philippines — Opposition Sen. Risa Hontiveros warned on Monday of longer queues and delays at immigration counters in the country's international airports as the Department of Justice (DOJ) stood pat on the soundness of the new travel guidelines for outbound Filipinos that would take effect on Sept. 3. By Melvin Gascon READY TO SERVE Maria Nicole Mayandoc, 22, uses a chair so she can reach and sign the Integrity Pledge tarp after filing her certificate of candidacy for Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) "kagawad" at Dagupan City Astrodome on Monday. Mayandoc, who stands at 95 centimeters (slightly above 3 feet), is a fourth-year information technology student in Dagupan and among the aspirants for village positions in the Oct. 30 barangay and SK elections. —WILLIE LOMIBAO Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. New spill threatens Verde Island Passage CITY OF CALAPAN, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines — A fishing vessel carrying 70,000 liters of diesel nearly sank off the coast of Calatagan, Batangas, on Sunday, sparking fears of another oil spill in the fragile biodiversity of Verde Island Passage (VIP), an advocacy group said on Monday. By Madonna Virola and Delfin Mallari Jr. OPINION What the DepEd should prioritize​ If the DepEd can muster enough confidential and intelligence funds for school surveillance against illegal drugs and alleged recruitment to outlawed groups, the agency can certainly make use of the Vice President's immense political capital to marshal government, private sector, and international support to finally build those much-needed classrooms. 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