Here are today's headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: <br />- New law lengthens barangay officials’ term to 4 years, postpones 2025 polls <br />- Sandro Marcos ‘agrees’ House has no credibility to probe flood control projects <br />- BARMM election period begins; gun ban in effect <br />- Norway spy chief blames Russian hackers for dam sabotage in April <br />- Madonna calls on Pope Leo XIV to visit Gaza ‘before it’s too late’ <br /><br />https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/august-14-2025/
