Let's Do The News! (July 26, 2021)

   

Your daily round-up of today's news:

-  Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade Jr. formally retired from the military service.

- A research fellow at the Ateneo School of Government said that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made "unrealistic" promises to end corruption, illegal drugs, and human trafficking.

- DPWH Secretary Mark Villar is confident that President Rodrigo Duterte will highlight "Build, Build, Build" achievements in his final SONA.

- The Philippine Coast Guard gained 226 new personnel after completing training courses.

- Over 200,000 people are affected by the non-stop rains brought by the habagat, according to the NDRRMC.

- Roads across London are flooded due to repeated thunderstorms.

- A lagoon in Patagonia has turned bright pink due to pollution caused by a certain chemical used to preserve prawns for export.

- Cultural sites in China, India, Iran, and Spain are added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

- Death toll from India's monsoon reaches 159.

- Audi showcased their Dakar 2022 competitor, the RS Q e-tron.

TTFN.