Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Let's Do The News! (August 21, 2024)

  


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

-  Philippine President Bongbong Marcos vows "heads will roll" as Alice Guo reportedly fled the country. Marcos said this incident "exposes the corruption that undermines our justice system and erodes public trust."

According to the PH Department of Health, Dengue cases in the Philippines have reached over 150K.

- An mpox case in Quezon City, as confirmed by the City Health Department and LGU, clarified that he is not a resident of Quezon City.

- The PBBM administration unveiled its senatorial lineup for the 2025 midterm elections. The list includes Manny Pacquiao, Benhur Abalos, Francis Tolentino, Bong Revilla, Erwin Tulfo, Tito Sotto, Ping Lacson, Lito Lapid, Abby Binay, Pia Cayetano, Imee Marcos, and Camille Villar.

- Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle gave headline speeches at the Democratic National Convention, pledging their support to Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign.

- As divers struggle to search for the six missing passengers on the sunken yacht off Sicily, a body of a man recovered from the yacht is believed to be that of Canadian-Antiguan chef Recaldo Thomas.

- The bodies of six hostages held in Gaza have been retrieved from the Khan Younis area, according to the Israeli military.

- King Charles arrives in Southport where he will meet survivors of the deadly knife attack that triggered violent protests.

- Straight4 Studios announced that Project Motor Racing will arrive by next year.

- MG will unveil the all-new ZS this August 28th.

- Check out the announcements from the gamescom 2024 opening night.

- Seiyuu Atsuko Tanaka passed away at the age of 61. Tanaka is famed for roles such as Major Motoko Kusanagi from the Ghost In The Shell series, To Aru Kagaku no Railgun's Harumi Kiyama, Jujutsu Kaisen's Hanami, and Frieren's Flamme.

- The Prime Video series Secret Level streams this December 10th. The 15-episode animated anthology series uncovers more on world-famous gaming franchises such as Rockman, God of War, and PAC-MAN.

- Tennis player Jannik Sinner avoids ban after twice testing positive for steroid.

- Singer Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from actor Ben Affleck after two years of marriage.

TTFN.

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