Education officials quit as Angara set to take over agency | The wRap

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

• 5 DepEd execs quit as Angara prepares to take over agency

Five high-ranking officials of the education department resign from their posts, as incoming Education Secretary Sonny Angara takes over the agency on Friday, July 19.

• Marcos gov’t urged to nullify license of POGOs for Chinese market

Legal luminaries urge President Marcos to cancel the licenses granted to Philippine offshore gaming operators or POGOs.

• A Catholic archbishop sails West Philippine Sea to pray for China

Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas leads a fluvial procession Tuesday morning, July 16, to pray for peace in the face of China’s aggressive behavior in the West Philippine Sea.

• Trump appears with bandaged ear at Republican convention, names Vance as running mate

Donald Trump makes a triumphant entrance during the Republican National Convention Monday, July 15. He announces US Senator J.D. Vance as his choice for running mate for the November elections.

• NCR wins 17th straight Palaro overall crown, Calabarzon regains 2nd

National Capital Region once again clinches the Palarong Pambansa 2024 overall championship with 98 gold medals, 66 silvers, and 74 bronzes on Tuesday, July 16.  – Rappler.com