Monday, April 12, 2021

Let's Do The News! (April 12, 2021)

 

Your daily round-up of today's news:

- The Philippine Supreme Court reorganized the memberships in its three divisions with the appointment of Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo as head of the country's judiciary.

- Senator Panfilo Lacson urged Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to reconsider his Executive Order lowing pork tariffs, saying it would result in "double dead" hog industry in the Philippines and government revenues.

Japan recognized for reducing cigarette consumption through non-combustible alternatives

- Protests broke out after police killed a black male in the suburb of Minneapolis, the hotspot of the death of George Floyd at the hands of a policeman last year.

Pope Francis celebrates a mass on "divine mercy" with prisoners, refugees, and health workers.

Ecuador began electing its next president.

- The death of Prince Philip leaves a "huge void" for Queen Elizabeth II, according to one of their sons.

MINI plans a new range of electric vehicles.

- TV and film category nominees for this year's Baeksang Arts Awards have been announced.

- B1A4's Jinyoung sings with new agency following military discharge

- Evander Holyfield to battle Kevin McBride in a June 5 exhibition match.

TTFN.

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