TODAY’S TOP STORIES (from online news monitoring)
29 January
2023, Sunday, as of 4PM
1. Marcos OKs VAT Refund Program for foreign tourists by 2024 [DZBB, Manila Bulletin, Philstar, CNN PHL, GMA News]
2. Slain OFW in Kuwait:
-NBI
conducts autopsy on slain OFW Jullebee Ranara
-PHL gov't
to revisit bilateral labor agreement with Kuwait after Ranara's death
[Manila
Bulletin, Philstar, ABS-CBN News, CNN PHL, GMA News]
3. Rescued Chinese fishermen:
-China
envoy: PCG rescue of Chinese fishermen a 'testament to friendship'
-No
fishing gear found on Chinese vessel rescued in Eastern Samar - PCG
[Manila
Bulletin, Philstar, CNN PHL, GMA News]
4. Magnitude 5 earthquake hits Sarangani [Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Philstar, ABS-CBN News, CNN PHL, GMA News]
5. Obiena seizes his first gold in 2023 season [Inqurier, Manila Bulletin, Philstar, Manila Times]
https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/01/29/news/obiena-seizes-his-first-gold-in-2023-season/1876371
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