HITMAN. An alleged hitman of the slain Albuera, Leyte Mayor Rolando Espinosa was shot dead Wednesday morning, August 9, in Purok 15, Upper Piedad, Bato Village, Toril District, Davao City.
BAUTISTA. Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Juan Andres Bautista has filed several charges against his estranged wife in connection with the latter's accusation that he has unexplained wealth amounting to close to P1 billion.
DISBAND. Negros officials expressed sadness and disappointment over President Rodrigo Duterte's decision to disband the Negros Island Region (NIR).