Pact on Ayungin rescinded, if there’s any

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer August 10, 2023 Good day. Here are the most important news stories that you need to know. Pact on Ayungin rescinded, if there's any –Marcos   President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday disputed China's claim that the Philippine government promised 24 years ago to remove the BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal. The rusting vessel has been serving as a military outpost in an area claimed by Beijing despite being within the country's exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea. By Nestor Corrales Baguio execs want new charter voided as tax issues raised BAGUIO CITY, Benguet, Philippines — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has invoked the modern charter of Baguio to assert before the Supreme Court that the city government had no right to collect business taxes inside Camp John Hay, the city council said on Monday. By Vincent Cabreza CHANGING LANDSCAPE All but one of these 22 reclamation projects altering the face of Manila Bay are under review amid concerns about flooding and environmental damage, according to President Marcos. In this map from the Department of Energy and Natural Resource (DENR), the Inquirer marked the location of the US Embassy (red triangle), which last week raised concerns not only about their impact on the ecosystem but also about the involvement of a US-blacklisted Chinese company in one of the developments. The DENR said some of them still lack an environmental clearance. Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. India may meet UN climate targets NEW DELHI—India's greenhouse emissions rate dropped by a faster-than-expected 33 percent in 14 years as renewable energy generation rose and forest cover increased, according to two officials privy to latest assessment made for submission to the United Nations. By Reuters OPINION Punish violators of plastic waste law A year after the passage of the landmark Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act that compelled large corporations to manage their plastic packaging wastes that are choking waterways and filling up landfills, compliance has been disappointingly dismal. 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