- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte vetoed the proposed law to strengthened the Philippine Coconut Authority board.
- Alliance of Concerned Teachers remained fearful as the Philippine National Police’s insisted that intelligence operations on their organization will continue after the Court of Appeals dismissed ACT’s petition to declare PNP’s profiling of its members unconstitutional.
- Malacañang has declared four more special non-working holidays in select areas in the country to give way to important celebrations.
- Matt Whitaker testifies before House judiciary committee regarding his role on overseeing the special counsel probe into Russian interference being led by Robert Mueller.
- Congressional bargainers worked toward a border security deal amid indications that the White House was preparing to accept a bipartisan agreement that would give President Donald Trump a fraction of the money he’s demanded for his proposed southern border wall.
- Mexico’s ex-first lady Angelica Rivera announced she is divorcing her husband, Enrique Pena Nieto, two months after the end of his presidential term which was marred by scandals including one over a mansion provided to her by a government contractor.
- Thai Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi thanked her supporters after her brother, the king, opposes her attempts to run for prime minister. Yesterday, the Thai princes announced she would be the prime ministerial candidate for a populist party loyal to ousted ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, in a March 24 election.
- Sunrise President Yasuo Miyakawa is now named the head of Bandai Namco Entertainment.
- Comedian Bentong passed away at the age of 55.
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