Your daily round-up of today's news...
- A certain lawmaker warned that the Philippines could face a 15.8 trillion peso national debt by the end of 2024. Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said that indigent Filipinos were benefitting from the country's "long-term" loans with fixed interest rates. However, Senator Bato Dela Rosa made fun of the country's projected debt saying "Don't panic, mga Pilipino. Utang lang 'yan".
- The Commission of Human Rights recommends retraining the entire Philippine National Police officers after the killing of a teenager in Navotas due to "mistaken identity".
- Former broadcaster Jay Sonza was arrested for alleged illegal recruitment, according to the NBI. He was eventually detained when an active warrant for syndicated and large-scale illegal recruitment was found against him,
- Classes in public schools at all levels and government work in Metro Manila and Bulacan on August 25 are suspended in preparation for the 2023 FIBA World Cup opening day.
- Suspected Russian spies were held in a major UK security investigation. Three suspected spies for Russia in the UK have been arrested and charged in a major national security investigation.
- Former London Met Police officers were charged over racist WhatsApp messages. Six have been charged with sending racist messages on WhatsApp, according to reports.
- Over a million people have fled Sudan as aid agencies say the crisis is spiraling out of control.
- Lamborghini is teasing a mystery vehicle set to be revealed on August 18th.
- Rene Rast announced his departure from the NEOM McLaren team after joining the team for their first Formula E season.
- Geely unveiled its Ji Yue brand in collaboration with Baidu. The brand's first car; the Ji Yue 01 electric crossover, is set to enter production and go on sale in late 2023.
- Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto manga creator Nami Sano dies at the age of 36 due to cancer.
- Daniel Murphy announced his retirement after playing 38 games with the Los Angeles Angels Triple-A team.
- The MTRCB is possibly releasing its decision over the case of two noontime shows IT'S SHOWTIME and E.A.T.
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