Let's Do The News! (April 8, 2021)

 

Your daily round-up of today's news:

- The Office of the Vice President's Bayanihan E-Konsulta is back online after technical difficulties due to the high volume of inquiries.

- The Department of Science and Technology launched 9 new AI R&D projects

- Senator Francis Pangilinan said that Philippine intel execs should focus on China's activities in the West Philippine Sea, not on the Senate employees' group.

- The Philippines praises the United States' stand on the West Philippine Sea and invokes mutual defense anew.

- Meralco rates will increase in April

- The United Kingdom condemned "bullying" by the Myanmar junta after the country's ambassador to London was ousted by the coup after calling for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi.

- The United States warned China against increasing aggressive moves on the Philippines and Taiwan, reminding Beijing of Washington's obligations to its partners.

- A new Citroen vehicle will be revealed this April 12.

- Hyundai to launch 20 EV charging stations in South Korea, to be supported by digital payment service.

- Honda to end production of current-generation Civic Type R by July.

- Jushin "Thunder" Liger inducted into 2020 WWE Hall of Fame

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