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• Supreme Court battle vs anti-terror law starts, cops arrest 11 at anti-terrorism law rally in Laguna

At least four groups begin the battle against the anti-terror law by filing petitions to the Supreme Court Monday, July 3. Meantime, a day after Duterte signed the law, police arrested 11 activists who protested in Laguna on Saturday.

• Philippine coronavirus cases surpass 46,000, as infections continue to increase

The sudden increase comes as the health department records 2,099 new cases Monday, July 6.

• 2 cops tagged in murder of 15-year-old girl in Ilocos Sur

Two policemen are detained and accused of being behind the killing of a 15-year-old girl in Ilocos Sur who was shot dead after filing a molestation complaint on one of the policemen.

• Kanye West says he’s running for U.S. president

Rapper and fashion designer Kanye West plans to run for president of the United States in the 2020 elections.

• FALSE: Trillanes says Duterte created COVID-19 with China

A post claims former senator Sonny Trillanes said President Rodrigo Duterte created COVID-19 together with China. This is FALSE. – Rappler.com

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