#ThewRap: Things you need to know, July 3, 2018

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#ThewRap: Things you need to know, July 3, 2018
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FIBA, the world governing body for basketball, has opened its disciplinary proceedings against the Philippines and Australia after their team members figured in a bench-clearing brawl at the Philippine Arena on Monday, July 2. Gilas Pilipinas lost to Australia by default at the first round of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

A city official of Tanauan in Batangas revealed that before the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections last May, Mayor Antonio “Tony” Halili spoke about an “imminent threat” to his life. Halili was shot dead Monday morning, July 2, while attending the city hall’s weekly flag raising ceremony. 

In Cebu City, a lawyer and his wife were ambushed in their own home on Monday afternoon. Lawyer Salvador Solima was later declared dead, while his wife is in critical condition. 

Here are today’s top stories. 

FIBA to probe Gilas, Australia after bench-clearing melee

“The decision(s) will be communicated in the coming days,” FIBA media wrote on their official Twitter account.

Lawyer dead, wife in critical condition after home ambush in Cebu

Lawyer Salvador Solima was described in reports as a “well-known lawyer” who handled criminal cases which were high-profile in their area.

Mayor Halili spoke of ‘imminent threat’ to life

Gerald Laresma, Tanauan City’s public information officer, noted that Halili began receiving more death threats after November 2017, when he was included in the government’s list of public officials linked to the drug trade.

Maasin Airport’s new passenger terminal inaugurated

The Maasin Airport in Southern Leyte can now accommodate 150 passengers from the previous 50.

DOH records 60% increase in leptospirosis cases in NCR

The DOH recorded a 41% increase nationwide, with 1,040 leptospirosis cases recorded as of June 16, 2018.

John Lloyd Cruz calls Inquirer out for ‘fake news’ about Ellen Adarna

Rumors have been rife that Ellen Adarna has given birth to her child with John Lloyd Cruz. 

Thai boys found alive after 9 days trapped in cave

The condition of the group was not immediately clear after days underground.

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