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In the Philippines, a “riot” erupted at the New Bilibid Prison, leaving an inmate dead and 4 injured. Overseas, former Israeli president and Nobel peace laureate Shimon Peres has died at 93 after suffering a stroke.
A senator is also urging Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to tone down his remarks, but in a separate news conference, the President said his “character” won’t change.
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Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II confirmed that Tony Co, an inmate at the New Bilibid Prison, died Wednesday, September 28, following a “riot.” Other high-profile inmates – Peter Co, Vicente Sy, Jaybee Sebastian – and a military officer serving time at the Bilibid were also injured, according to Aguirre.
Former Israeli president and Nobel peace laureate Shimon Peres died on Wednesday, September 28. The 93-year-old passed away some two weeks after suffering a stroke.
Senate Minority Leader Ralph Recto called on President Rodrigo Duterte to be more careful with his words, since what he says could scare investors. Recto noted that the weakening of the peso is “exacerbated” by the President’s remarks.
If Senator Recto is hoping President Duterte will be more cautious, then it seems he’ll be disappointed, at least for now. Duterte already said: “Do not hope I’ll change my character. I am I and you are you.”
Typhoon Helen (Megi) continued to enhance the southwest monsoon even after it left the Philippine Area of Responsibility, triggering class suspensions in several areas. Check this #WalangPasok list.
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