HEADS UP: Top News Stories You Need to Know Today, July 1

Here’s a Heads Up from reportr on top news stories that you need to know today, July 1:

MARCOS ASSUMES PRESIDENCY

• Here’s a blow-by-blow account of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s inauguration.
• Here’s the full text of his inauguration address, as well as the highlights.
• Here’s how the new President referenced his father, the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
• Here’s how he plans to address the COVID pandemic.
• Here are the inspirations and symbolism behind the First Family’s Inauguration Day fashion.
• Here’s what Filipinos want to hear from their new leader, based on interviews from the crowd at the inauguration venue.
• Here’s what happened during the traditional salubong between Duterte and Marcos that symbolizes the peaceful transition of power.

NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tweeted her support for Rappler and its CEO Maria Ressa, saying shutting it down would be a disservice to Filipinos who need truthful information.
• Former president Rodrigo Duterte’s first act as a private citizen was to go to Greenbelt mall. He was expected to fly home to Davao City late on Thursday.
• “Head held high”, former Vice President Leni Robredo’s daughter, Jillian, said she was happy to welcome her back as a full-time mother.
• Two storms are enhancing the southwest monsoon as Tropical Depression Domeng forms over east of North Luzon.
• These ING Bank services are available only until Aug. 31.
• Disgraced R&B star R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for child sex crime, a milestone for the #MeToo movement.