Your daily round-up of today's news...
- Makati Mayor Abby Binay expressed dismay that the request for a permit for the so-called advertising campaign to change the street signs of Gil Puyat Avenue to "Gil Tulog" did not reach her office. "These signs have been taken down on my instruction", her statement reads.
- According to Philippine President Bongbong Marcos, the Monday opening of School Year 2024-25 this Monday will proceed "as long as possible" if the school buildings are in good condition.
- The oil spill from the tanker in Limay, Bataan, caused by Typhoon Carina is feared to reach Manila Bay, according to PAMA.
- The PH Senate has confirmed the death of an individual who fell at the construction site of the new Senate building in Taguig last night. In the statement released by the Senate, Senator Chiz Escudero conducted an in-depth investigation into the incident and a review of the construction site's security protocols.
- The police officer from the video who kicked a man in the head at Manchester Airport was suspended.
- Final rallies are held before Venezuela's presidential election. Concerns remain over whether President Nicolas Maduro will accept Sunday's outcome. The opposition candidate, Edmundo Gonzalez, leads most opinion polls but there are fears the vote won't be fair.
- Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden discuss efforts towards a ceasefire-for-hostages deal in Gaza.
- The all-new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 was unveiled. Powered by the all-new 5.5L V8 Twin Turbo engine producing 1064bhp of power, it is the most powerful Corvette ever made. Mated to an 8-speed DCT, it has a 215mph top speed.
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- Porsche previews its fourth-generation Cayenne SUV. The new model will be fully electric and sold alongside the ICE-powered third-generation model.
- Honda will close one of its assembly plants in China and halt production at another facility later this year.
- Construction of Proton's new Tanjong Malim plant has begun. The new factory will serve as the new production hub for the Saga by 2026.
- SAG-AFTRA declared a strike against 10 video game companies starting this Friday.
- Comedian Nam Chang Hee confirmed to be in a relationship. According to reports, Nam Chang Hee has been dating a non-celebrity woman since last year.
- Canada's women's national team head coach Bev Priestman was fired over a scandal involving using drones to spy on opponents' practice. The COC said it made the decision after Canada Soccer decided to suspend Priestman for the remainder of the tournament.
- Star Wars legend Mark Hamill will voice The Flying Dutchman in The SpongeBob Movie: The Search for SquarePants, in theaters this December 2025.
- Comedian Kaladkaren gets a second proposal from her British fiance.
- Actor John Estrada was hospitalized for unknown reasons.
- TV presenter Willie Revillame staged a telethon in his variety show Wil To Win to benefit Typhoon Carina victims.
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