Think tank: Marcos lost a key economic reformer

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer September 9, 2023 Good day. Here are the most important news stories that you need to know. Think tank: Marcos lost a key economic reformer President Marcos lost a key reformist in his administration with the forced resignation of Finance Undersecretary Cielo Magno over policy differences, according to a private think tank advocating economic and governance policies to promote Philippine development. By Nestor Corrales and Ronnel W. Domingo Marcos hails Aussie PM's backing on SCS President Marcos and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a strategic partnership agreement on Friday expanding cooperation in various fields, including defense and security, in a move seen to counter China's growing regional influence. By Nestor Corrales BICOLANDIA FERVOR With their numbers apparently back to prepandemic level, devotees of the Our Lady of Peñafrancia troop to Naga City on Friday to honor the patroness of the Bicol region, whom they also call reverently as "Ina" (mother). Up to 1,500 policemen were mobilized to watch over the feast, one of the biggest Marian festivals celebrated in the country. —𝘔𝘈𝘙𝘒 𝘈𝘓𝘝𝘐𝘊 𝘌𝘚𝘗𝘓𝘈𝘕𝘈 Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. 3rd Ayungin supply mission since water cannon incident again piques China The Armed Forces of the Philippines said it had completed another "rotation and reprovisioning" (RoRe) mission to grounded warship BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. By Dexter Cabalza, Marlon Ramos OPINION Running circles around SIM card law It's too early to conclude after only 11 months that the subscriber identity module (SIM) registration law is a failed experiment, but even its defenders must admit that it is teetering close to it. Since its enactment in October 2022, the envisioned benefits of the SIM Registration Act have borne little fruit, and any sign of progress has been muted at best. 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