Friday, September 18, 2020

Let's Do The News! (September 18, 2020)

   

- Tropical storm Leon has left the Philippine Area of Responsibility but continues to enhance the habagat, bring rains in part of the Philippines this weekend.

- Senator Leila De Lima is seeking an investigation on the transaction between the Philippine Red Cross and PhilHealth.

- The European Union proposes a meeting with the Philippines on human rights issues.

- France, UK, and Germany challenge China's claims in the South China Sea before the United Nations.

- Left-wing groups and activists will stage protests on the 21st of September, 2020, the 48th anniversary of the start of Martial Law by the Marcos regime.

World's most expensive tree is being poached in the Philippines

- US President Donald Trump will not attend UN General Assembly in person next week. A reversal from what the US President said about delivering his speech in the General Assembly hall even if most leaders stay away from the venue due to COVID-19.

- The head of Libya's UN-recognized Government of National Accord, Fayez al-Sarraj, said he plans to step down within six weeks as part of efforts to broker a peace agreement.

- The Federal Bureau of Investigation worried about clashes between violent groups before the elections.

- Mitsubishi Motors teases Eclipse Cross facelift.

- Tennis player Naomi Osaka says no to French Open.

- GMA News TV's State of the Nation program set for comeback while upcoming TV drama featuring Bea Alonzo and Richard Gutierrez gets axed.

TTFN.

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