Today’s headlines: Jinggoy Estrada, DFA, Alex Eala
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
The Sandiganbayan denies Senator Jinggoy Estrada’s request to attend the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
The Department of Foreign Affairs is dismissing claims by alleged Chinese intellectuals that the ‘Batan Islands’ are part of Taiwan, which China claims as part of its territory.
The San Jose National High School in Tacloban City is resuming classes two weeks after a shooting that killed three students and injured 20 others on July 22. But many members of the community continue to feel the trauma.
‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer Bonnie Tyler has died at the age of 75. The Welsh singer-songwriter wowed the British pop scene with her husky voice.
Rising tennis star Alex Eala will return to the country for a series of events organized by his sponsors. – Rappler.com
