Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
At least 10 people are dead due to Tropical Storm Enteng (Yagi) as of Tuesday, September 3. At least 7 people died in Antipolo after being buried in landslides and drowning in flash floods.
Officials of weather bureau PAGASA reject the claim of Albay 2nd District Representative Joey Salceda that they were ‘sleeping on the job’ in warning the public about Tropical Storm Enteng.
A Commission on Audit report shows the Department of Education, under the leadership of Vice President Sara Duterte, was able to build only 192, or just 3%, of the 6,379 target classrooms in 2023.
- Filipino paralympic swimmers Ernie Gawilan, Angel Otom shine in respective event finals
Para swimmer Ernie Gawilan wraps up his third Paralympics after placing sixth in the final of the men’s 400m freestyle S7, while 7-gold ASEAN winner Angel Otom, finishes seventh overall to reach the 50-meter backstroke S5 final.
Cornerstone Entertainment plans to pursue legal action against those spreading online threats against its artist, Jaz of P-pop girl group G22. – Rappler.com