Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:<br />- New chair Garcia guarantees independent Comelec under his watch<br />- Thousands come for funeral of slain ex-mayor Furigay in Lamitan<br />- Taal Volcano sulfur dioxide spikes on August 3<br />- Cebu Carmelite Sisters slam mahjong scene in ‘Maid in Malacañang’<br />- US House Speaker Pelosi lands in Taiwan; Chinese warplanes take to skies<br /><br />Today’s Daily wRap has been brought to you by RED Fiber.<br />
