Teves tagged terrorist; assets ordered frozen

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer August 2, 2023 Good day. Here are the most important news stories that you need to know. Teves tagged terrorist; assets ordered frozen   The government has branded Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. and his brother Pryde Henry as terrorists for their alleged roles in a series of "killings and harassment" in their province that culminated in the death of their political rival, Gov. Roel Degamo, in March. By The Inquirer Staff 'Egay' agri damage close to P3 billion  The Department of Agriculture said losses due to Typhoon "Egay" (international name: Doksuri) has surged to P2.89 billion, affecting some 142,000 farmers and fishers in nine regions. Egay left the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) late last week but was followed by another storm, "Falcon" (international name: Khanun), which developed into typhoon on its way out of PAR. By Jordeene B. Lagare NO TIME TRAVELER This is not a ghost rider traveling in time from 2020, the height of the pandemic year when health workers wore personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect themselves against the spread of COVID-19, but a nurse hitching on a motorcycle repurposing her PPE as a raincoat amid heavy rains since last week. - RICHARD A. REYES   Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. Keep masks on, DOH urges public The Department of Health (DOH) has appealed to the public to "continue adhering to our layers of protection, such as wearing face masks," following its report indicating 10 new cases of EG.5, a new Omicron subvariant. President Marcos on July 21 issued Proclamation No. 297, declaring an end to the country's state of public health emergency and lifting the mandate to wear masks. By Kathleen De Villa OPINION A fair and simple tax regime​ Finally—and this is perhaps the most challenging of all—the government must show it is serious in collecting the right amount of taxes from everyone by embarking on an aggressive drive against tax evasion that produces court convictions instead of just charges being filed and then forgotten. Indeed, no one enjoys paying taxes. And no one enjoys it when their tax rates are hiked. 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