Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
PCG’s X page successfully retrieved
The Philippine Coast Guard on Thursday regained control of its X page (formerly Twitter) after the site had been “compromised.”
“Good morning. As of 11:30 a.m., we are glad to announce that we have retrieved access [to] our official X (formerly Twitter) account with assistance from the X Support Team,” the PCG said in a statement.
Zubiri bares plan to amend rules to allow ‘Senate assembly’ for Cha-cha
The upper chamber of Congress plans to amend its rules to sit as “a Senate assembly” and recommend changes to the 1987 Constitution, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri revealed on Thursday.
He said the matter was discussed with Senator Sonny Angara and Senate Minority Floor Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel Jr.
One dead, children among 21 injured in Super bowl parade shooting
One person was killed and multiple children were among 21 injured after a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally on Wednesday triggered panic among huge crowds of fans.
Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, which takes patients up to the age of 17, said it was treating 12 people — 11 of them children, nine for gunshot wounds — after the shooting, which unfolded just moments after Chiefs players had addressed a vast crowd of cheering supporters gathered nearby.
Kris Aquino hopes for ‘extension’ of life through prayers
Kris Aquino asked the public to continue praying for her healing, saying she is still determined to live for a longer time despite the odds not being in her favor.
After her “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” interview on her 53rd birthday on Wednesday, Feb. 14, Aquino shared her message of gratitude to Abunda, the GMA Network, her loved ones and supporters via her Instagram page.