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

 

Your daily round-up of today's news:

- The Court of Appeals confirms the promotion of Armed Forces of the Philippines Brigadier General Henry Dayaoen as Major General.

- GSIS loan payments are now accepted via Bayad Centers

- The Commission on Audit sought the eviction of a Clark International Airport Corporation board director and his family who have occupied a posh villa at the Clark Freeport Zone.

- The Civil Service Commission has revised its rules on sexual harassment to "further deter sexual harassment in the public sector" and to harmonize with the Safe Spaces Act.

- The Commission on Human Rights urged Filipinos to put an end to discrimination against people of diverse genders.

- Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza Strip hard after a week of violence left over 200 people dead as international calls for de-escalation went unheeded.

- Israel told the UN Security Council that the conflict was "premeditated" by Hamas, urging condemnation of the militants during a session on the crisis.

- Pope Francis warns of "spiral of death" in Middle East clashes

- Nissan to make fewer cars this year due to global chip shortage

- Your first look at the Kia K9 big minor change

- TV drama Taxi Driver to change writers halfway through the series.

- NCAA's softball regionals to take place in three states with transgender athlete bans

TTFN.