Davao police chief relieved over March drug war killings | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Davao police chief relieved as probe into March drug war killings begins

The chief of police of Davao City Richard Bad-ang, is administratively relieved from his post Thursday, May 23, as a probe begins into drug war killings during police operations in Davao City from March 23 to 26.

• Teodoro slams China Coast Guard regulation as ‘provocation’

Speaking before officers of the Philippine Navy, Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro criticizes China’s newest coast guard regulation as a ‘provocation.’

• China starts second day of war games around Taiwan to test ability to ‘seize power’

China’s military starts its second day of war games around Taiwan Friday, May 24, with drills to test its ability to ‘seize power’ and control key areas.

• Teenager Carlo Acutis, ‘patron of the internet,’ to be first millennial saint

The Vatican says italian teenager Carlo Acutis, who died of leukemia at the age of 15, will be declared a Catholic saint after a miracle is attributed to his intercession.

• Maria Ressa tells Harvard graduates: ‘Our world is on fire. Welcome to the battlefield.’

Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa tells the Harvard Class of 2024 they ‘must have the courage’ to ‘create the world as it should be: more compassionate, more equal, more sustainable.’ – Rappler.com