Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Let's Do The News! (May 5, 2021)

 

Your daily round-up of today's news:

- Senate President Vicente Sotto III said that the Philippine government agreed to set the cap on imported pork products at 254 metric tons and slightly raise tariff rates on pork imports.

- Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said that resorting to "megaphone diplomacy" may be the only recourse left for the Philippines at this point in dealing with China's "illegal acts" in the West Philippine Sea.

- Fears of militarization as Colombian soldiers confront protesters

- A Filipino teenager was punched in the head and suffered from a racial slur while playing at a basketball tournament in Oakland, California.

- Meghan Markle writes children's book inspired by Prince Harry

- Porsche Penske Motorsport to enter WEC and IMSA with their LMDh prototype from 2023.

- Skoda unveiled the fourth-generation Fabia hatchback with five engine variants and new Travel Assist feature.


- Following their China debut, Genesis begins its European entry this summer starting with the GV80 and G80 with three electric vehicles coming within first year of operation.

- Konami will not take part at this year's E3 as the gaming company will make announcements on "number of key projects" over the next few months.

- Ace of VAV announces military enlistment.

- Kapamiliya broadcasters marked one year since the ABS-CBN shutdown

- Veteran entertainment editor Ricky Lo passed away at the age of 75.

TTFN.

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