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

• President Marcos remembers FVR as ‘symbol of stability’ after EDSA Revolution

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday, August 4, visits the wake of former president Fidel V. Ramos at the Heritage Park in Taguig.

• DepEd wants P848-billion budget for 2023

The education department wants a budget of P848 billion for 2023 so it could allow safe return of students to schools after two years of distance learning.

• PNP chief Azurin wants review into drug war, Church’s help for cops’ ‘reform’

Newly-appointed Philippine National Police chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. announces he wants to review the drug war operations of the police and seek religious leaders’ help in ‘reforming’ the national police. 

• Controversial UP Pep Squad coaches resign, but slam ‘clear character assassination’

The embattled UP Pep Squad coaching staff tender their resignations on Thursday, August 4, in an announcement by controversial head coach Lalaine Pereña.

• China begins ‘illegitimate, irresponsible’ live-fire military drills – Taiwan

China launches unprecedented live-fire military drills in six areas that ring Taiwan Thursday, August 4. This comes a day after a visit by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, a self-ruled island that Beijing regards as Chinese territory. – Rappler.com

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