#ThewRap: Things you need to know, September 1, 2017

Good morning!

Hatred and divisiveness may permeate the air in politics and on social media, but we should not let these define our time, our generation.

That was the message given by Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo at the ceremonies of the 2017 Ramon Magsaysay Awards, where Southeast Asian who have dedicated their lives to various causes were honored.

Meanwhile, President Rodrigo Duterte signs a law increasing the penalties for various crimes – such as mounting rebellions and spreading fake news – which were based on 1930s values.

The National Bureau of Investigation has completed its probe into the death of the teenage boy in northern Metro Manila, and concludes the Caloocan policemen murdered and planted drug evidence on him.

Here are the stories you shouldn’t miss this Friday.

Gov’t investigators say PH city cops murdered teenage boy, planted drug evidence

The National Bureau of Investigation says it is ‘very evident’ that Caloocan City policemen intended to kill the 17-year-old boy

PH’s 1930s penal code revised to increase penalties

The President signs into law amendments to the Revised Penal Code which impose heavier fines for crimes and higher values for property used as basis for penalties

U.S. sends heavy bombers, jets in show of force vs North Korea

(UPDATED) US and South Korean aircraft drop live munitions onto the Pilseung shooting range in Gangwon province, some 150 kilometers south of the Demilitarized Zone dividing the two Koreas

Don’t let hatred, divisiveness define our times – PH Vice Presidet at Magsaysay Awards