INQToday: PNP pulled out 75 cops assigned for my security – VP Sara Duterte

Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:

Typhoon Carina further intensifies; Signal no. 2 still up in Batanes

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 remains over Batanes as Typhoon Carina continues to intensify.

8 dead, 1 missing due to Butchoy, Carina – NDRRMC

Eight persons were reported dead due to tropical cyclones Butchoy and Carina, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Tuesday.The NDRRMC said seven deaths have been validated while one is still for validation.

The NDRRMC said seven deaths have been validated while one is still for validation.

VP Duterte: PNP pulled out 75 cops assigned for my security

Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday confirmed that the Philippine National Police (PNP) pulled out all 75 members of her security group.

“I confirm that on 22 July 2024, an Order was issued by the Chief of the Philippine National Police relieving all of the 75 PNP Police and Security Group personnel that were previously assigned for my protection,” Duterte’s statement read.

China asks PH to ‘keep its promise’ after reaching deal on Ayungin missions

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) disputed on Monday a statement from its Chinese counterpart about the need for prior notification and on-site confirmation before conducting resupply missions in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal.

“The spokesperson’s statement … regarding prior notification and on-site confirmation is inaccurate,” the DFA said in a statement on Monday, a day after it announced that both sides had reached an “understanding” on a “temporary arrangement” for rotation and resupply missions (Rore) to the BRP Sierra Madre.

Escudero on Alice Guo’s plea: Show up, follow Senate rules first

Senate President Francis “Chiz”  Escudero is not about to give in to suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo’s requests until she shows up in the Senate and follows its rules.

The Senate has ordered Guo’s arrest following her continued failure to face its probe into the illegal activities of Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos).

Suspension of PUV modernization program urged

Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero and Sen. Raffy Tulfo sought the suspension of the controversial PUV Modernization Program until all issues surrounding it were resolved.

The lawmakers aired their stance during the Senate committee on public services’ hearing about the PUV Modernization Act on Tuesday, July 23.