Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Let's Do The News! (September 20, 2023)

                                                                                                                            

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- The Armed Forces of the Philippines called the sudden surrender of the two environmental activists abducted by the military a "new plot". According to the NTF-ELCAC, they feel they are being betrayed by the said two who are allegedly forced to submit and sign a sworn statement by the military.

- PHIVOLCS has observed four pyroclastic density currents at the Mayon Volcano in Albay. Meanwhile, the CAAP bans aircraft from flying and operating near the said volcano due to unrest.

- The former member of the alleged cult group Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. in Surigao Del Norte confirmed the reported sexual abuse, forced marriages, and other violent acts against a thousand minors.

- The Asian Development Bank warns of "intensified" risks for developing Asia in the wake of China's property crisis and high-interest rates worldwide.

- A US official says that Huawei has no evidence it can produce advanced smartphones in larger volumes.

- The son of US President Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, will plead not guilty to gun charges at his initial court appearance, according to his lawyer.

- UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak mulls reducing several net zero commitments in a major policy shift.

- In his UN General Assembly address, US President Joe Biden urges world leaders to stand up to Russia's "naked aggression" in Ukraine.

- The Celtic FC is seeking to settle legal claims of historical abuse involving over 20 former players at the Celtic Boys Club.

- The third-generation Volkswagen Tiguan was unveiled

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan

- The Onimusha anime series will stream on Netflix this November 2.

- The Spanish football team that won the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup has agreed to end the boycott after the country's football federation said it would make "immediate and profound changes" to its structure.

- The BBC has removed some of the Russell Brand content from its iPlayer and Sounds services, saying it "falls below public expectation".

- The boss of IBC-13 gives an update on the negotiation with Willie Revilliame. If it goes through, Willie's Wowowin variety show will be back in both IBC-13 and PTV-4 soon.

TTFN.

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