Ombudsman wants COA memos out of public eye

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer September 12,  2023 Good day. Here are the most important news stories that you need to know. Ombudsman wants COA memos out of public eye Ombudsman Samuel Martires urged Congress on Monday to drop the provisions in the annual national budget regarding the mandatory publication of Commission on Audit (COA) reports on government agencies to prevent the public from prejudging those involved. By Julie M. Aurelio Lifting of rice price cap seen in 2 weeks Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual on Monday said that the price cap on rice could be lifted within two weeks, noting that the government would have a better grasp of the supply situation by then as the harvest season starts this month alongside the arrival of imports that could stabilize prices. By Alden M. Monzon and Ronnel W. Domingo NAVAL ASSETS Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (center) leads the commissioning ceremony for two patrol ships donated by the United States—BRP Valentin Diaz (PS-177) and BRP Ladislao Diwa (PS-178)—at the Philippine Navy headquarters in Manila on Monday. —RICHARD A. REYES Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. SMNI hosts sued over Red-tagging Journalist Alfonso Tomas "Atom" Araullo on Monday filed a P2.07-million lawsuit against broadcasters Lorraine Marie Badoy-Partosa and Jeffrey "Ka Eric" Celiz of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), over claims that he had been Red-tagged by the two in their talk show and in another online program. By Abby Boiser OPINION A mockery of human rights laws That the abduction of Castro and Tamano happened just after the country marked the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances on Aug. 31 is a mockery of the country's laws that have proven toothless in the face of a culture that has no respect for human life prevalent within the police and military establishments, and a national government that tolerates such impunity with its continued silence and inaction. 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