Marcos says impeach bid vs Sara a waste of time

View in browser   |   Download our app November 30, 2024 THEY ALL WAITED FOR HER Officials and agents of the National Bureau of Investigation led by Director Jaime Santiago (gesturing) waited for about an hour at their Pasay City headquarters on Friday morning before learning that Vice President Sara Duterte, whom the agency subpoenaed on Nov. 25, wasn't coming. — RICHARD A. REYES Hi there. Marcos says impeach bid vs Sara a waste of time Did he blink? President Marcos has admitted he has asked his Congressional allies to lay off impeaching VP Sara Duterte, who is "unimportant," he said, and "This does not make any difference to even one single Filipino life. So, why waste time on this?" She had said she was skipping her subpoena at the NBI to attend the next House hearing on her office's use of funds, but even when lawmakers announced they had postponed the hearing, VP Sara Duterte was still a no-show at the NBI. So where—or who—in God's name is "Mary Grace Piattos"? That remains the big question 11 days after House members offered a P1-M reward for evidence or information about the curious name mentioned in the OVP's confidential fund receipts. This one puts teeth to oral health: PhilHealth will now cover annual routine preventive oral care services for every Filipino, such as mouth examination or oral screening, dental prophylaxis or cleaning, and fluoride varnish application.   Australia has just banned social media use for kids under 16  — but will it work? Australians reacted with a mix of anger and relief at the ban — among the world's toughest — with tech giants arguing it could push young people to "darker corners of the internet." Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. BUSINESS BSP sees risk of Nov inflation uptick to 3% Inflation likely spiked to as high as 3 percent this November due to supply problems caused by the onslaught of powerful typhoons and higher energy prices amid a weak peso that could bloat import costs. By Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral  REGIONS PCG assurance: No black sand mining in Zambales SAN ANTONIO, ZAMBALES—The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) stressed on Friday that there have been no active black sand mining activities in this province in the last several months. By Joanna Rose Aglibot LIFESTYLE Creating hope for an inclusive democracy They say life can change with a single decision, but that sounds like a worn-out cliché—until it happens to you. By Boyd Luis Antonio Tolentino  Hi Edward, Have feedback? We're happy to hear it. Give Suggestions SPORTS End of the road for Kaya despite draw Kaya-Iloilo's slim hopes of reaching the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League Two came to an end despite battling Group E leader Sanfrecce Hiroshima of Japan, 1-1, on Thursday at Rizal Memorial Stadium. By Jonas Terrado INQUIRER PLUS-EXCLUSIVE Empowering indigenous peoples for biodiversity conservation: A step towards equity and sustainability Indigenous traditional knowledge (ITK) plays a crucial role in biodiversity conservation, offering unique perspectives and practices that have been passed down through generations and are deeply connected to the land and ecosystems. The creation of a dedicated subsidiary body within the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to focus on indigenous peoples represents a significant step forward in recognizing and incorporating this invaluable knowledge, which complements scientific insights, into conservation efforts. By Michael Atrigenio  Try Inquirer Plus. Inquirer Plus is the Philippine Daily Inquirer's premium subscription service. Register for a free 30-day trial to get access to Inquirer's fearless reporting, exclusive stories and more. REGISTER NOW © 2024 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, Barangay La Paz, Makati City, Philippines You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe anytime