Lawmakers talk about lower budget, impeachment for Sara Duterte | The wRap

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

• Talks of lower budget, impeachment surface in wake of Sara Duterte’s House appearance

Some congressmen are considering a lower budget for Vice President Sara Duterte’s office in 2025, and at least one lawmaker has brought up impeachment.

• Money laundering suit filed vs Alice Guo, Cassandra Ong, 22 others

Three government agencies file a money laundering complaint against 24 people, including dismissed Bamban Mayor Alice Guo and Cassandra Ong.

• Bangko Sentral cuts contract with national ID supplier over failures. What’s next?

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas terminates its contract with the supplier of national IDs, All Card Incorporated. Sources tell Rappler the BSP’s Monetary Board decided on the termination a month ago.

• ABBA tell Trump to stop using their music at campaign rallies

The members of Swedish pop group ABBA ask US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to stop using their music and videos at his campaign rallies.

• Josh Cullen releases new song ‘Silent Cries’

SB19’s Josh Cullen releases his new song ‘Silent Cries’ Friday, August 30. Described as an ‘emo-laced, guitar-driven song,’ the single comes ahead of his first solo album. – Rappler.com