Windows26: Zubiri out as Escudero takes Senate leadership

May 21, 2024

Hello, reader! Today, we feature Sen. Escudero taking over Senate leadership from Sen. Zubiri, PCG's release of photos showing China's marine harvesting, a software glitch causing flight delays at Naia, and DOH's dengue warning with the onset of rains.

Zubiri out as Escudero takes Senate leadership

Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri on Monday relinquished the Senate presidency to Sen. Francis Escudero, saying his refusal to "follow instructions" in order to maintain the 24-member chamber's independence had "ruffled some feathers" and cost him the third highest government office.

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PCG bares photos of China's harvest of marine species

Previously unreleased photographs taken by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) showing the harvesting of giant clams and other marine species at Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal during the previous administration were publicized for the first time on Monday.

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Air traffic software glitch delays Naia flights, 9,000 fliers

More than 9,000 passengers — mostly those departing from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) — were affected by flight delays and cancellations for several hours on Monday due to a technical issue with the navigational air traffic management system.

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Gas price cut as kerosene, diesel go up

After rolling back their prices exactly a week ago, oil companies applied a mixed adjustment on pump prices effective on Tuesday.

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DOH: Guard against dengue as rains come

Although dengue cases may have dipped during summer, the Department of Health (DOH) has urged the public to be ready when the rains come next month — a period usually associated with a surge in cases of the mosquito-borne disease.

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EDITORIAL: Seizing control of rights agenda

Far from being impressed, the human rights community was instead left baffled by the decision of President Marcos to establish the Special Committee on Human Rights Coordination under Administrative Order No. 22. The question on everyone's mind: Why?

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