Rice retailers to defy price caps to avoid losses

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer September 3, 2023 Good day. Here are the most important news stories that you need to know. Rice retailers to defy price caps to avoid losses TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Philippines — Retailers on Saturday said they would defy President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s order setting price ceilings on rice effective Sept. 5. A day earlier when the directive was announced, it met immediate opposition from small merchants. By Joey Gabieta Why a 'measly' P80 million for Pag-asa Island upgrades? – Recto MANILA, Philippines — A day after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured troops stationed in Puerto Princesa City of government support and thanked them for "holding the line" in the West Philippine Sea, Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto noted with dismay the "measly" P80 million allocated next year for the improvement of military facilities on the biggest and most strategically important Philippine outpost in the disputed sea. By Julie M. Aurelio, Nestor Corrales 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗟 𝗞𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗦 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 A martial arts performance—one with a touch of comedy—provides one of the opening highlights of Korea Travel Fiesta 2023, a two-day tourism fair promoting South Korean destinations held at Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City on Saturday. Not exactly a hard pitch in a country with an ever-growing fandom for K-pop and K-dramas. —𝘕𝘐𝘕̃𝘖 𝘑𝘌𝘚𝘜𝘚 𝘖𝘙𝘉𝘌𝘛𝘈 Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. Inquirer again tops PMAP Makatao awards as 'Newspaper of the Year' MANILA, Philippines — For the ninth time, the Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) was named "Newspaper of the Year" by the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) at the 11th Makatao Awards for Media Excellence. By Krixia Subingsubing OPINION Allocate limited road space properly Given Metro Manila's growing population, the public transport system is hardly able to keep up with the demand. This is why, as the government moves to make public transportation more efficient with the ongoing construction of additional train lines, among others, it must also look at other ways to allocate the limited road space properly. This means encouraging more people to take alternative modes of transport such as bicycles and discouraging car ownership that, in the long run, will also be good for the environment with lesser vehicle emissions. ​ 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