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Today's headlines: Alice Guo, mukbang ban, Lewis Hamilton

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

• Comelec opens probe into Alice Guo’s 2022 candidacy

The Commission on Elections launches an investigation into the 2022 candidacy of suspended Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, amid allegations she stole her identity.

• Philippines, Japan sign military access pact 

The Philippines and Japan sign the Reciprocal Access Agreement on Monday, July 8. The deal makes it easier for the militaries of both countries to train and operate on each other’s soil.

• Binay files ethics complaint after Cayetano calls her crazy, ‘Marites’

Senator Nancy Binay files an ethics complaint against Senator Alan Peter Cayetano for violating the Senate Rules, the Civil Code, Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability, the Magna Carta on Women, among others.

• Mukbang no more? DOH considers banning ‘mukbang’ after death of vlogger 

The health department considers banning “mukbang,” or videos showing people eating a vast amount of food.

• French voters deliver a win for the left, a blow for Le Pen, and a hung parliament

France faces a potential political deadlock after elections on Sunday, July 7. This, after the leftist alliance takes the top spot ahead of President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance and Marine Le Pen’s right-wing nationalist National Rally party. No party wins a majority.

• Tearful Lewis Hamilton ends long wait with record British Grand Prix win

Lewis Hamilton sheds tears of joy after ending a 945-day wait for a win with a record ninth British Grand Prix victory Monday, July 8 Manila time. – Rappler.com