HEADS UP: Top News Stories You Need to Know Today, July 6

Here’s a Heads Up from reportr on top news stories that you need to know today, July 6:

NEWS EXPLAINED

• Here’s why history is not chismis, contrary to the opinion of actress Ella Cruz.
• What’s it like to party in Malacanang? Here’s what happened when past presidents of the Philippines entertained in the palace of the people.
• Here’s the history of Malacañang and the presidents who held office in it, and why it’s officially spelled Malacañan.
• Here’s what you need to know about the risks and benefits of carpooling and why commuters patronize it despite the risk of being considered colorum or illegal.
• Here’s what those yellow and red alerts on power supply from the NGCP mean.

NEWS YOU CAN USE

• Here’s your guide to booster shots for the entire 12 to 17 age group.

NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

• President Marcos presided over his first Cabinet meeting yesterday, with the revival of the economy from the pandemic high on the agenda.
• During the Cabinet meeting, VP Sara Duterte also announced that the government was planning to return to full face-to-face classes by November.
• Here’s how the new president plans to tame inflation.
• A House bill was filed seeking to rename Ninoy Aquino International Airport after former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
• This one’s just “chismis” – Pope Francis has categorically shot down resignation rumors.
• The National Museum has reopened after the inauguration of President Marcos. Admission is free.
• Here’s why Ukraine is going 100% digital as Russia continues to invade the country.