Let's Do The News! (March 17, 2021)

   

Your daily round-up of today's news:

- Senator Risa Hontiveros said that corrupt immigration officers are trafficking Filipinas to Syria

- Human rights situation in the Philippines just "got worse" in past year, according to Investigate PH.

- 63 search warrants sought before Calabarzon raids

- PTV apologizes for the tweet  that mentioned the trending hashtag alongside Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. The personnel behind the gaffe is sanctioned.

- Eight killed, including six women of Asian descent, in Atlanta-area shootings with the suspect arrested

- Reports find that Russian President Vladimir Putin likely directed the meddling of the 2020 US election

- Indonesia is reportedly pushing the adoption of EVs by raising the tax for PHEVs and hybrids

- Porsche is reportedly taking control of Bugatti and forming a joint venture with Rimac.

- Alpine unveiled their Hypercar-class contender for the 2021 WEC and Le Mans.

- Basketball superstar LeBron James is reportedly joining Red Sox ownership group

TTFN