DOJ: Alice Guo still in the Philippines | The wRap

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

• Suspended Mayor Alice Guo still in Philippines – DOJ 

The justice department says Thursday, August 1, Alice Guo, suspended mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, is still in the Philippines.

• What we know so far: Sexual assault allegations against GMA ‘independent contractors’ 

GMA network addresses sexual assault allegations against two high-ranking creative personnel as posts surface online.

• ‘Is she Indian or Black?’ Trump questions Harris’ identity at Black journalists’ convention 

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump falsely suggests his Democratic rival Kamala Harris had downplayed her Black heritage.

• Simone Biles claps back at ex-teammate after ‘lazy’ accusations, gets blocked

‘Lack of talent, lazy Olympic champions,’ top gymnast Simone Biles posts on Instagram alongside a photo of her triumphant American teammates.

• Big leap: Carlos Yulo ranks 12th all-around, shores up Olympic medal chances

The horizon still looks bright for Team Philippines as the 2024 Paris Olympics nears the midway mark. – Rappler.com