Here’s a Heads Up from reporter on news that you need to know today, July 27:
TOKYO OLYMPICS
- Hidilyn Diaz makes history winning the Philippines first gold medal in weightlifting, a sport associated with men. She also set a new world record.
- Street skateboarder Margielyn Didal ended her campaign for a medal with her signature smile. How did she chill before her Olympic debut? She snuck in a TikTok dance.
TRENDING NEWS
- A chemist couple is viral for getting engaged in the nerdiest of ways that only science and lab equipment can decode.
CULTURE EXPLAINED
- Here’s why you get the urge to cut your hair after a breakup.
DUTERTE’S LAST SONA
- Here’s a recap of everything that happened on the day of President Rodrigo Duterte’s last SONA.
- Duterte’s SONA was a chance for him to define his legacy and chart his path post-Malacanang, analysts said.
- The President’s SONA yesterday was the longest since the 1986 People Power uprising and was big on his war on drugs. Here’s the official transcript.
- The Tumindig icon that went viral for inspiring resistance online crossed over to the streets, its many variations on display at the rallies.
- What do Filipinos want to hear the most from the President? Jobs, according to a Pulse Asia survey.
- Trending on Twitter ahead of the SONA: #IbalikAngABSCBN
- The Senate and the House resumed sessions ahead of the SONA, outlining priority bills in Duterte’s last year as president.
NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- There’s no such thing as a “Super Typhoon Maria” coming soon, PAGASA said, as it advised the public to prepare for more monsoon rains.
- Shopee has started offering discounts and vouchers for fully vaccinated shoppers.
- Senate President Tito Sotto said he serves at the pleasure of fellow senators after reports of a brewing ouster plot surfaced.
- Opening this week: The Estrella-Pantaleon bridge that will serve as an alternative to EDSA for those shuttling between Mandaluyong and Makati.
- U.S. Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin is heading to Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, as China continues to flex its muscle in disputed waters.
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