Here are today's headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:<br />- Lacson links Mindoro congressman to substandard flood control projects<br />- United States asks Philippines to extradite Apollo Quiboloy – DFA <br />- Duterte doubles down, reiterates request to be temporarily free<br />- Pangilinan wants consignees, brokers of smuggled goods blacklisted<br />- Jollibee says 'fraudulent third parties' behind viral raffle controversy <br /><br />https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/august-21-2025/