- Lawmakers slammed Duty Free Philippines officials for entering into concession agreements with foreign entities - all Hong Kong-based suppliers - for the supply of merchandise worth billions of pesos. Representatives warned DFPC officials that they may be held liable for violation of the Retail Trade Law and Republic Act 9184 or the Procurement Act which carry heavy penalties for dealing with foreigners.
- The House committee on human rights is set to consolidate measures seeking to safeguard the rights and interest of human rights defenders. The panel, chaired by Zambales Rep. Cheryl Deloso Montalla approved the creation of the technical working group to consolidate House Bills 1617 and 8128, authored by the Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate and Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman.
- The camp of Vice President Ma. Leonor “Leni” Robredo believes the draft charter in the House of Representatives that removes her from succession in the country’s transition to federalism will “never happen.” Robredo’s lead counsel Romulo Macalintal said the proposed federal constitution was a “mere political calisthenics,” with the House panel’s decision to put the Senate President in line of succession due to her election protest.
- Trump Campaign Aide Requested Online Manipulation Plans From Israeli Intelligence Firm
- A ceremony for the victims of the limousine crash that killed 20 people ended with participants lifting candles above their heads to signal unity and perseverance. Over 1,000 people jammed a riverside park in Amsterdam, New York, for Monday night’s vigil as victims’ relatives tried to come to grips with the tragedy that happened as a group of friends and family were on their way to a 30th birthday party.
- Washington’s newly named point man tasked with finding a peaceful end to Afghanistan’s 17-year war is in Pakistan to seek the help of the new government in Islamabad in bringing the Taliban to the negotiating table, the U.S. Embassy said Tuesday.
- Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has hosted her Paraguayan counterpart at a military exercise in a sign of the island’s determination to withstand China’s diplomatic onslaught.
- Ford reportedly patents a new smartphone-based steering tech.
- The cast of the live-action Kingdom film has been announced with actor Kento Yamazaki playing the role of Xin.
- The Nevada State Athletic Commission will file formal complaints against Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor for their postfight actions at UFC 229 on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena.
- The Phoenix Suns fired Ryan McDonough from his general manager position, over a week before the start of the NBA season.
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