Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: <br /><br />- Chiz Escudero ‘friends’ with one of top flood control contractors, denies role in deals<br />- Bacolod bishop goes no-holds-barred in sermon, slams SC, Senate on Sara impeachment <br />- RSF condemns killing of journalists by Israel<br />- Michole Sorela gets lifetime MPBL ban, P200k fine after jaw-breaking sucker punch <br />- TS12 is coming: What we know about Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’<br /><br />https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/august-12-2025/
