Search on for Guo, kin as Senate orders arrest

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer July 14,  2024 Good day.  Here are the most important news stories that you need to know. Search on for Guo, kin as Senate orders arrest The Office of the Senate Sergeant-At-Arms says the mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, her sister and two brothers were not at the addresses they gave. Sen. Risa Hontiveros, who is leading the investigation of alleged criminal activities of offshore gaming companies, is urging Alice Guo and her family members to turn themselves in and cooperate with the inquiry. By Marlon Ramos PH, US to finalize 2 pacts this month The Philippines and the United States will hold in Manila, possibly within the month, another 2+2 foreign and defense ministers' meeting to finalize previous agreements, including infrastructure commitments at the nine sites under the bilateral Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (Edca). By Nestor Corrales LOCAL RESISTANCE  At the posh Ayala Alabang Village in Muntinlupa City, residents make their sentiments known concerning the presence of individuals and businesses connected to Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos). They show their objection and discomfort in an outdoor sign, in a poster taped on a vehicle and on a specially embroidered cap. Photos taken on Saturday. —RICHARD A. REYES Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. Peace museum rises in center of war CAMP SIONGCO, MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE— In a sign of a radically changing time, a peace museum now stands inside the camp of the Army's 6th Infantry Division (6ID) here, the nucleus of the government's protracted military campaign against Moro separatists in Mindanao. By Drema Quitayin-Bravo, Ryan Rosauro OPINION Drug war's 'new face' The President's Sona eight days from now is the best opportunity to unveil this 'new face' of the anti-drug campaign by providing more details on how the government intends to make it starkly different from the controversial 'tokhang' operations of the past. Whether it is indeed a more humanized and just solution will depend on the implementation and remains to be seen. 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