Marcos forms body to beef up West Philippine Sea security

Hi, reader! We begin the first day of April with stories on beefing up security in the West Philippine Sea, the highly contagious pertussis, and the forecast for electricity prices.͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌

UPDATE PREFERENCES ­ April 1, 2024 ­ Hi, reader! Welcome to the INQUIRER.net newsletter. We begin the first day of April with stories on beefing up security in the West Philippine Sea, the highly contagious pertussis, and the forecast for electricity prices. Marcos forms body to beef up West Philippine Sea security President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the beefing up of the country's maritime security following the recent escalation of aggressive action by China against Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). ­ Read the full story ­ Maj. Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil is new PNP chief President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday named Major General Rommel Francisco Marbil as the new chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP). ­ Read more ­ No anthrax in PH yet, but Laos cases under watch The Department of Health (DOH) has downplayed the remote possibility that anthrax, a noncontagious but fatal disease, may spread in the Philippines like in Laos. ­ Read more ­ PH faces more cyberattacks from China-based hackers The Philippines faces growing cyberthreats from the exploitation of generative artificial intelligence and continuous targeting by China-backed cyberthreat actors, a cybersecurity firm said in a report. ­ Read more ­ Face masks fastest protection vs contagious diseases, says expert A public health expert urges reinstating mandatory face mask-wearing in public, akin to COVID-19 measures, to prevent the spread of highly contagious pertussis. ­ Read more ­ EDITORIAL: Big boost to PPP program On March 21, the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11966, or the Public-Private Partnership Code, was finally signed, addressing the various concerns about the previous PPP scheme. ­ Read more ­ Higher electricity prices forecast until May Electricity prices are projected to increase as demand across the archipelago peaks during the summer months through May, the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (Iemop) said. ­ Read more ­ VAW desk officers, like women in their care, also need support VAW desk officers lack job security as they're only barangay chair appointees. The Philippine Commission on Women aims to amend the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 for remedy. ­ Read more ­ Visit INQUIRER.net for more latest news ­ Follow us on social: ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ INQUIRER.net  3rd Floor Media Resource Plaza Building 2530 Mola corner Pasong Tirad Streets La Paz, Makati City 1204Tel. No. +632-5192800 You've received it because you've subscribed to our newsletter. View in browser | Unsubscribe | Update preferences

WPS ‘countermeasures’ set vs China – Marcos

Welcome to the latest edition of INQUIRER.net newsletter! We bring you the most compelling stories making waves around the globe, from WPS countermeasures to the Easter Vigil celebration.͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌

UPDATE PREFERENCES ­ March 31, 2024 ­ Welcome to the latest edition of INQUIRER.net newsletter! We bring you the most compelling stories making waves around the globe, from West Philippine Sea countermeasures to the Easter Vigil celebration. WPS 'countermeasures' set vs China – Marcos Amid escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea, Senator Bongbong Marcos unveils strategic countermeasures. ­ Read the full story ­ Pope Francis leads Easter Vigil amid health concerns Despite health concerns, Pope Francis presides over Easter Vigil, symbolizing hope and resilience. ­ Read more ­ Canada to make contraception for women free Canada takes a bold step towards women's health by offering free contraception. ­ Read more ­ Han So-hee, Ryu Jun-yeol part ways after months of dating In the world of entertainment, Han So-hee and Ryu Jun-yeol call it quits. ­ Read more ­ Gilas' Justin Brownlee relished father's role during hiatus Justin Brownlee of Gilas reflects on fatherhood during his hiatus. ­ Read more ­ Visit INQUIRER.net for more latest news ­ Follow us on social: ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ INQUIRER.net  3rd Floor Media Resource Plaza Building 2530 Mola corner Pasong Tirad Streets La Paz, Makati City 1204Tel. No. +632-5192800 You've received it because you've subscribed to our newsletter. View in browser | Unsubscribe | Update preferences