US ready to support PH in supply missions

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer August 28, 2023 Good day. Here are the most important news stories that you need to know. US ready to support PH in supply missions MANILA, Philippines — The United States is ready to provide support for the Philippines if needed when it embarks on supply missions to a grounded warship in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the country's waters, a Pentagon official said. By Frances Mangosing Recto questions BI's P4.2-billion budget request   MANILA, Philippines — House Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto on Sunday raised doubts over the claim of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) that it would be able to process the travel of passengers within 45 seconds if Congress would grant its budget request of P4.24 billion for 2024. By Marlon Ramos, Tina G. Santos 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 Scottie Thompson (No. 8) and the Philippines watch their hopes of a victory get knocked away by a defensively relentless and sweet-shooting Angola squad, 80-70, on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. (For full story, subscribe to Inquirer Plus.) —𝘈𝘜𝘎𝘜𝘚𝘛 𝘋𝘌𝘓𝘈 𝘊𝘙𝘜𝘡 Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. Spanish firm cites edge in submarine proposal to PH CADIZ, Spain — China's constant harassment of Filipino soldiers, coast guard personnel, and fishermen in their own waters has bolstered the argument that the Philippines should invest in the strengthening of its naval defense capabilities. By Tina Arceo-Dumlao OPINION Defenders and heroes Aside from giving the PCG what it deserves by way of funding, ordinary Filipinos can also salute the bravery of its men and women by standing by them as they face harassment not just in the open seas but in social media, where they are targeted every time they expose these dangerous incidents and encounters with the Chinese. 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