Let's Do The News! (August 8, 2024)

       

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

- COMELEC Chairman Atty. George Garcia accuses Smartmatic of funding fake documents.

- The Sy Siblings dominated the Forbes Top 10 Richest Filipinos in 2024 with a net worth of 13 billion USD. Enrique Razon Jr. is in 2nd with $11.1B net worth while former politician Manny Villar is in 3rd with $16.9B net worth. San Miguel boss Ramon Ang, who graced the cover of Forbes Asia's August 2024 issue, is in 4th place with a $3.8B net worth.

LOOK: Inilabas na ng Forbes Asia ang 'Philippines' 50 Richest' list ngayong taon.

Sa talaan ng Forbes, nangunguna pa rin ang magkakapatid na Sy siblings na may net worth na $13 bilyon. DZRH News pic.twitter.com/UMXm1tZAwn

— DZRH NEWS (@dzrhnews) August 8, 2024

- The Court of Appeals released a freeze order on the bank accounts and assets of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. Quiboloy remains on the run while four other fellow wanted fugitives are still inside the KOJC compound.

- Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of "major provocation" with clashes reported in Russia's Kursk border region. A state of emergency has been declared in the Kursk region of Russia, as a rare cross-border attack by Ukrainian troops has continued for a second day.

- The Nilu 27 Concept was showcased. Designed by Sasha Selipanov, the Nilu27 Concept is powered by a 6.5L V12 natural aspiration engine producing 1070hp of power. Only 15 examples of this track-only vehicle will be built with a road car to follow soon.

Nilu27 Concept

- Maserati is teasing a new vehicle coming at this month's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

- Proton is reportedly planning to return to the UK market this decade as part of the AHTV investment with Australia and New Zealand also planned.

- Punirunes Puni2 TV anime will premiere on TV Tokyo this October 6th.

- Disney boss Bob Iger says that Disney+'s password-sharing crackdown will begin this September.

- The NCAA handed Jim Harbaugh a 4-year show-cause for recruiting violations.

- The entire Vienna live shows for Talyor Swift are canceled following the police arrest of two men suspected of planning attacks.

- Comedian Steve Martin says he won't be parodying Tim Walz on Saturday Night Live despite fan demand. 

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