Friday, May 10, 2019

Let's Do The News! (May 10, 2019)



- Senator Panfilo Lacson called on the Philippine National Police to investigate the alleged links of some police officials with Peter Joemel Advincula, the man who claimed to be “Bikoy” in the video series that implicated the family and allies of President Duterte in the illegal drug trade.

- About 2, 000 staff and volunteers will be deployed by the Philippine Red Cross all over the country for the midterm elections on May 13.

- The Armed Forces of the Philippines has placed all its camps and units all over the country on red alert status as part of its preparations for the May 13, 2019 National and Local Elections.

- Amazon boss Jeff Bezos unveiled the Blue Moon lunar lander project at a presentation in Washington.

- US and Chinese officials resume talks amide a sudden flare-up in hostilities, while President Donald Trump expressed hopes that a deal is still possible.

- A magnitude 6.3 quake struck southern Japan but no tsunami threat.

- Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido accused President Nicolas Maduro’s regime of “dismantling” parliament after three lawmakers sought diplomatic refuge while another was arrested for treason.

- A Trump envoy in the Middle East slammed the UN Security Council for “rehashing tired talking points” criticizing Israel and said an upcoming US peace plan would provide a fresh approach. Jason Greenblatt told a council meeting that the imminent proposals for an Israeli-Palestinian peace “will be realistic and implementable,” describing it as “the right package of compromises for both sides.”

- Land Rover's collaboration with Virgin Galactic continues with the introduction of the Range Rover Astronaut Edition, which is only offered for future astronauts signed up for Virgin Galactic.

- Ferrari will stop supplying engines for Maserati in the next decade.

- Game of Thrones actress Emilia Clark to star in the film Let Me Count the Ways as poet Elizabeth Barrett.

TTFN!!!

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