Marcos calls China’s actions ‘illegal and reckless’| The wRap

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

• Philippines says actions of China air force ‘illegal, reckless’

The Philippines criticizes China’s air force after two of its planes dropped flares in the path of a Philippine aircraft over Scarborough Shoal on Thursday, August 8.

• After quitting DepEd, Sara Duterte’s satisfaction rating plunges to lowest – SWS

Vice President Sara Duterte gets her lowest satisfaction rating ever in a public opinion survey – the first since she resigned as education secretary.

• Alleged accomplice in Percy Lapid killing dies during arrest attempt – report

The alleged accomplice of the convicted killer of broadcaster Percy Lapid dies as police tried to arrest him on Sunday, August 11.

• SEVENTEEN’s Jeonghan to enlist in military, Jun to pursue acting in China

K-pop superstars SEVENTEEN will be missing two members when they kick off their next world tour and launch their new mini album later this year.

• Philippines basks in all-time best Olympic performance

The Philippines marks 100 years of participation in the Summer Olympics with an all-time best campaign. – Rappler.com