Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Let's Do The News! (October 17, 2017)



- Military experts warned that the recent slay of the two top leaders of the ISIS-linked terrorist group that overran Marawi City could make their followers more violent.

- The new Immigration Act, meant to augment the ranks of immigration officers that have dwindled due to overtime pay issues, could be passed before Christmas. According to reports, Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II said that the bill is currently "under the legislative process of both houses of Congress" but the Justice department hopes it will be passed "before the next adjournment."

- The low-pressure area over the Pacific Ocean has intensified into a storm and was forecast to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility under the name Paolo. The storm was spotted at 1,040 kilometers east of the Visayas as of 3 p.m. yesterday. It packed winds of 80 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 95 kph.

- US President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with President Rodrigo Duterte and other leaders as he visits Manila next month, which is part of his Asian trip from November 3 to 14. The American leader is expected to arrive in Manila on November 12 to attend the special gala celebration dinner for the 50th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

- Recently, the lawsuit filed from grassroots activist group Common Cause against the North Carolina state legislature to overturn their gerrymandered districts goes to court hearings.

- Donald Trump Jr., the son of the US President Donald Trump, is expected to make a fundraising appearance for Kris Kobach’s campaign next month in Johnson County, marking the Trump family’s entrance into a packed 2018 race for the GOP gubernatorial nomination.

- According to the Motorsport Industry Association, there could be a new insurance law that could threaten European motorsports.

- Audi will unveil the second-generation A7 on the 19th of October.

- Check out the latest THE IDOLM@STER Stella Stage info, including the actress who will voice rival idol Shiika in the game.



TTFN!!!

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