House orders Michael Yang’s arrest | The wRap

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

• House orders arrest of ex-Duterte adviser Michael Yang

The House of Representatives orders the arrest and detention of Michael Yang, former presidential economic adviser of Rodrigo Duterte, for failing to attend legislative hearings.

• Trillanes sues Paolo Duterte, Mans Carpio for drug smuggling

Former senator Sonny Trillanes files a drug smuggling complaint against Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte and Mans Carpio, the husband of Vice President Sara Duterte.

• Venezuelan streets fill with protesters opposing Maduro claim of election victory

At least 11 people are killed in different parts of Venezuela as protests escalate, following the results of the elections. Protesters demand President Nicolas Maduro acknowledge he lost the election to the opposition.

• Triumphant Simone Biles leads US to Olympic gymnastics team gold

Simone Biles clinches her fifth Olympic gold medal at the Paris Games, reinforcing her status as one of the world’s greatest athletes. She has now won a jaw-dropping 38 world and Olympic medals.

• Philippines’ medal chances diminish in the Paris Olympics

The Philippines medal chances continue to diminish as Tokyo boxing bronze winner Eumir Marcial loses his men’s 80-kilogram opening bout, but Tokyo silver medalist Carlo Paalam rolls to the 57kg quarterfinals. – Rappler.com