P33 million, free flights, and a lot more for Hidilyn Diaz

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

Hidilyn Diaz to receive P33 million for historic Olympic gold

Filipino Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz will receive P33 million worth of incentives from the Philippine Sports Commission and the country’s tycoons after her historic win in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Duterte in good health despite unsteady walk, breathlessness at SONA – Roque

Malacañang insists President Rodrigo Duterte is not suffering from any major ailment after his wobbly walk and breathlessness during his last State of the Nation Address.

Experts suggest ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown in PH as Delta threat looms

Experts say the Philippines should be placed under a circuit-breaker lockdown for two weeks as the threat of the highly-infectious COVID-19 Delta variant looms.

Robredo counters Duterte’s SONA, outlines pandemic plan in 14 minutes

Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday, July 27, addresses Filipinos through a Facebook Live video, a day after President Rodrigo Duterte delivered his final State of the Nation Address or SONA before he steps down in 2022.

EXO’s DO makes solo debut with ‘Empathy’

EXO’s D.O. makes his highly-anticipated solo debut Monday, July 26, with the release of his first solo album Empathy, alongside the music video of the track ‘Rose.’ – Rappler.com