House quad committee defends move to detain Harry Roque | The wRap

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

• House quad committee members defend its move to detain Harry Roque

Representatives Ace Barbers and Dan Fernandez say the 24-hour detention of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque show VIPs or former members are not given special treatment.

• NAIA 3 temporarily shutters cooling system to prevent damage

Travelers passing through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 are told to wear light garments and bring fans, with the air conditioning system unavailable.

• Kamala Harris caps convention with call to end Gaza war, fight tyranny

Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepts the Democratic nomination for president of the United States. She calls for an end to the war in Gaza and vows to fight tyranny around the world.

• How this Filipino fashion brand made the PH Paralympics team’s national costumes

Filipino para athletes will be wearing re-imagined timeless national costumes designed by local sustainable fashion brand DITTA for the Paris Paralympics opening ceremony.

• SB19, BINI to receive special award at Billboard Korea’s event; A’TIN wins 2024 Billboard Fan Army Face-Off

P-pop groups SB19 and BINI are set to receive the ‘Voices Of Asia Award’ from Billboard Korea at its ‘Billboard K POWER 100’ event in Seoul, South Korea. SB19’s fandom, A’TIN, wins Billboard’s Fan Army Face-Off contest for the second year in a row. – Rappler.com