A new PH cardinal, Assad flees Syria, and much more

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View in browser   |   Download our app The Week in Photos December 13, 2024 A new PH cardinal, Assad flees Syria, Mt. Kanlaon erupts, national budget approved, and much more Hammering 'Golden Boy'  Hits that can mock even Oscar De La Hoya's defense, in this Las Vegas fight on Dec. 6, 2008, helped secure Manny Pacquiao's place in the boxing pantheon. —AP Volunteer Force  They form a human cross if you zoom out, but first here is a closer look at some of the 3,350 people who took part in a field formation and first-aid skills demonstration organized on Saturday by the Philippine Red Cross at the Marikina Sports Complex to mark International Volunteers Day. See them in full force on page A4. —LYN RILLON  New Rank  Pope Francis places the traditional red biretta on Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, who was among the 21 newly appointed cardinals during a consistory at the Vatican on Saturday. —REUTERS  Freedom  A man waves the Syrian opposition flag after Syria's army command notified officers on Sunday that President Bashar Assad's 24-year authoritarian rule had ended. —REUTERS  Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. Support from Maritime Nation Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen leaves the BRP Cabra following an inspection of the ship during his visit to the headquarters of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday. Denmark's top diplomat describes his peninsular country as "small," but a "big maritime nation." He said Denmark is looking at ways to boost the PCG's capacity. —RICHARD A. REYES  Gray Skies Volcanic plumes—a mixture of hot volcanic particles, water vapor and other gases—are released into the atmosphere during the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island at 3:03 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9. —PHIVOLCS No Winter Wonderland Ashfall from the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on Monday has blanketed much of Negros Occidental province, like here at Guintubdan Spring in Barangay Araal, La Carlota City. Photo taken on Dec. 10. —LA CARLOTA CITY WATER DISTRICT Power Rate Hike With electricity rates going up this month for customers of Manila Electric Co. the cheaper way to enjoy twinkling Christmas lights may be to go to attractions like this one at The Lights of Christmas Park in Taguig City. —NIÑO JESUS ORBETA Hi Edward, Have feedback? We're happy to hear it. Give Suggestions Former Pogo Island Local officials of Kawit, Cavite, inspect the now-closed Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) hub in Island Cove, one of the biggest to be set up during the Duterte administration. Inquirer photos taken on Wednesday indicate a self-contained community for its mostly Chinese workers. The complex officially shut down on Nov. 30, a month before the government deadline. —MARIANNE BERMUDEZ  Final Version  The bicameral conference committee on the draft 2025 national budget meets at The Manila Hotel on Wednesday, where lawmakers later approved the P6.252-trillion purse of the Marcos administration in a midterm election year. —NIÑO JESUS ORBETA  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