DILG seeks suspension of Guo for ‘illegal acts’

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer May 19,  2024 Good day.  Here are the most important news stories that you need to know. DILG seeks suspension of Guo for 'illegal acts' The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has recommended to the Ombudsman the preventive suspension of Bamban Mayor Alice Guo "over troubling findings of illegal acts." By Nestor Corrales SC clears ex-Agri chief Arthur Yap in pork barrel case The Supreme Court has cleared former Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap of graft and malversation charges stemming from the alleged misuse of congressional pork barrel funds from 2007 to 2009. By Jane Bautista READY TO SERVE  Cadets belonging to the Philippine Military Academy's "Bagong Sinag" Class of 2024 whoop it up to close their graduation rites on Saturday. President Marcos called on the incoming junior officers to help elevate the country's readiness against external threats, in apparent reference to Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea. — MARIANNE BERMUDEZ Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. Redemption of the Macabebes MACABEBE, PAMPANGA — When the ancestors of this coastal town are bluntly tagged "traitors" or subtly branded as "dugong-aso" (loyal to a fault) for choosing to side with colonial rulers, or blamed for the capture of President Emilio Aguinaldo and fall of the First Philippine Republic, Vice Mayor Vince Flores takes time to explain the "unjust labeling." By Tonette Orejas OPINION Are we ready for La Niña? El Niño has already brought much devastation to the agriculture sector—as of May 2, per the Department of Agriculture, damage to agriculture has reached P5.90 billion, affecting 113,585 farmers and fisherfolk. The country has barely escaped the impact of the drought and here comes another extreme weather event expected to cause even greater damage to agriculture and property. Inquirer 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 © 2024 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, Barangay La Paz, Makati City, Philippines You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe anytime