Ayungin mission: Tension, tedium – and a ‘kakampi’

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer September 10,  2023 Good day. Here are the most important news stories that you need to know. Ayungin mission: Tension, tedium – and a 'kakampi' ABOARD THE BRP CABRA, West Philippine Sea — Outnumbered, Philippine vessels were once again blocked and harassed by Chinese ships as they tried to bring fresh supplies to a grounded warship that serves as a military outpost at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal to bolster the country's territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea. By Frances Mangosing Teachers' group decries DepEd memo on 'dictatorship' The Congress of Teachers/Educators for Nationalism and Democracy (Contend) on Saturday condemned the Department of Education (DepEd) for making a revision in the grade school curriculum to "distort history" by dissociating the 14-year dictatorial rule from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s father and namesake. By Dexter Cabalza IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE . . . The early Filipino Christmas season has indeed begun in earnest in this shop at Central Market in Sta. Cruz, Manila. Photo taken on Saturday. —RICHARD A. REYES Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. Exec broaches TikTok ban in security agencies Like some countries, the Philippines should now consider banning the use of the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok at least among personnel connected to the military, police, and other security agencies. By Dexter Cabalza  OPINION Unkindest cuts on health budget These cuts that the health sector is facing next year are, therefore, not consistent with the President's vision—and that they are happening amidst controversial allocations for confidential and intelligence funds makes them even more unconscionable. If the government wants health care to be truly accessible to every Filipino, it should put its money where its mouth is. 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