2 months later, China ship owner apologizes for Gem-Ver sinking | Evening wRap

Today on Rappler:

• China ship owner apologizes for PH boat sinking

The owner of the Chinese ship that sunk Filipino fishing boat Gem-Ver apologizes through a letter Wednesday, August 28.

• Lagman hits ‘ballistic’ Bong Go: I didn’t even name you

Neophyte Senator Bong Go in his first privilege speech Tuesday, August 27, lambasted 77-year-old opposition congressman Edcel Lagman, calling the veteran lawmaker names and told him his face was beyond repair.

• Philippine Red Cross on hit-and-run incident: Responders not to blame

The Philippine Red Cross or PRC reiterates its mandate to save and preserve life in the aftermath of criticisms, its responders failed to save a boy hit by a car Monday, August 26.

• Malaysia ex-PM Najib’s biggest 1MDB trial begins

Malaysia prosecutor says ex-prime minister Najib Razak played a pivotal role in plundering state fund 1MDB and hundreds of millions of dollars were illicitly channelled to his bank account.

• K-pop star Seungri accused of illicit gambling

Police question disgraced K-pop star Seungri Wednesday, August 28 for illicit overseas gambling, the latest step in a snowballing sex and drugs scandal which saw him retire in March.

– Rappler.com