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• Navotas teen died due to brain injuries, with drowning as ‘contributory cause’

Forensic pathologist Dr. Raquel Fortun says Jemboy Baltazar, the 17-year-old killed by police in Navotas City, died due to brain injuries caused by a gunshot with drowning as a ‘contributory cause.’

• DBM defends Marcos admin’s travel budget request for 2024

The Department of Budget and Management justifies the Marcos administration’s proposed travel budget for 2024 as it faces scrutiny.

• ‘Matatag’: DepEd launches ‘less congested’ K-10 curriculum

The Department of Education launches its ‘Matatag’ revised K-10 curriculum. The revised curriculum reduces the number of learning areas for students to focus on foundational skills and will now focus on five areas.

• Philippines says refurbishing grounded ship an option to strengthen hold on Ayungin Shoal

The Philippines considers refurbishing the decades old ship BRP Sierra Madre, in order to strengthen its hold on the disputed Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.

• Parents, adults can be held liable for child humiliation, degrading punishments – SC

The Supreme Court says parents, guardians, and adults imposing degrading punishment causing humiliation and fear in a child can be held liable for child abuse.

• Australian journalist held in China writes ‘love letter’ home

Australian journalist Cheng Lei, detained in China on national security charges, describes how she is able to stand in sunlight for just 10 hours in a year in a ‘love letter’ home.

• Kris Aquino says she is ‘finally on the path to remission’

Kris Aquino says she is ‘finally on the path to remission.’ On Thursday, August 10, Kris shares photos of her undergoing medical treatments saying it has been 17 months since she was diagnosed with Churg-Strauss syndrome. — Rappler.com