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• Facebook page of ex-NTF-ELCAC spokesperson Lorraine Badoy unavailable

Former NTF-ELCAC spokesperson and SMNI host Lorraine Badoy’s Facebook page has become unavailable.

• Supreme Court penalizes lawyers over homophobic remarks

The Supreme Court reprimands five lawyers for their Facebook posts containing homophobic remarks.

• Teves finds first House ally after ex-speaker Alvarez opposes expulsion

Former House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez claims he voted against politician Arnie Teves’ expulsion.

• Defense chief Teodoro against mandatory contribution for military pension 

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro says he’s against -quote- ‘blanket mandatory contributions for military personnel’ contained in the proposed pension reform.

• Missing Bilibid person deprived of liberty rearrested in Rizal

The Bureau of Corrections says Michael Angelo Cataroja, the missing person deprived of liberty has been recaptured by the Angono police after he was reported missing last month, causing confusion and embarrassment to the government.

• New York City bans TikTok on government-owned devices over security concerns

New York City joins numerous U.S. cities and states in banning TikTok on government-owned devices, citing security concerns.

• Pura Luka Vega declared persona non grata in 11 localities

Controversial drag artist Pura Luka Vega is declared persona non grata or an ‘unwelcome person’ by the Cebu City Council on Wednesday, August 16. — Rappler.com