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Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Poor in Metro Manila to get P1,000 aid due to August ECQ

Low-income individuals and families in areas that will be placed under enhanced community quarantine or ECQ  from August 6 to 20 will receive cash aid.

• Pantaleon Alvarez quits on Duterte

Former House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez no longer supports President Rodrigo Duterte. Alvarez calls the country’s situation under the current administration as ‘really bad,’ emphasizing the need to elect the right leaders in the 2022 elections.

• Robredo on Aquino legacy: ‘Worth fighting for ang Pilipinas na pinangarap mo’

Vice President Leni Robredo remembers the late former president Noynoy Aquino 40 days since his passing.

• Carlos Yulo narrowly misses Olympic vault medal

Carlos Yulo of the Philippines falls short of a podium finish as he lands at 4th place in the Tokyo Olympics men’s artistic gymnastics vault finals, Monday, August 2.

• ‘Be yourself’: Raymond Gutierrez comes out as gay in magazine cover

TV host Raymond Gutierrez on Sunday, August 1, comes out as gay in an exclusive interview with Mega Magazine. – Rappler.com