Friday, August 2, 2019

Let’s Do The News! (August 2, 2019)



- Pro-administration Senator Cynthia A. Villar and opposition senator Francis N. Pangilinan yesterday asked the Senate to review the negative impact of the Rice Tariffication Act that became a law five months ago.

- Senate President Vicente Sotto III said the claims of the supposed scammer that targeted lawmakers has bolstered his determination to pass a law against “fake news”.

- The Commission on Audit has found former Government Service Insurance System Chairman Winston Garcia and nine other former and incumbent officials of the state-run insurance firm liable for the purchase in 2006 of P25,132,367.28 worth of Oseltamivir capsules, most of which were left to expire and remain undistributed.

- US President Donald Trump will slap 10% tariff on 300 billion US dollars more in Chinese goods, worsening the trade war between the two superpowers after accusing Beijing on reneging on more promises.

- With Japan removed South Korea from their whitelist of countries that enjoy preferential trade treatment, top Korean tech companies are bracing for worse situation following the removal. 

- An asteroid bigger than the Empire State Building is expected to pass by Earth next week.

- Intel suggests that the leader of the al Qaeda terrorist group, Ayman al-Zawahiri, has a "heart complaint", according to a senior official involved in global counterterrorism efforts.

- Expect a hybrid-powered IndyCar coming this 2022 with 900HP of power.

- Acura to unveil the Type S Concept at this month's Monterey Car Week.

- Karma Automotive showcased their GT by Pininfarina concept.


i☆Ris canceled their Tokyo Idol Festival appearance due to online threats.

- GMA-7 newscaster Rhea Santos bids farewell after 19 years.

TTFN!!!

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