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Today’s headlines: Carlos Yulo, Alex Eala, Discord

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

• Carlos Yulo completes golden collection as PH breaks through in Asian Games 

Carlos Yulo’s gold medal collection is finally complete after winning the Philippines’ first gold in this year’s Asian Games.

• Alex Eala suffers surprise Singapore Open exit as world No. 180 Russian scores shocker

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala’s Singapore Open main draw campaign comes to an end after she falls to Russia’s Tatiana Prozorova in their round of 16 clash.

• CICC lifts Discord ban, asks NTC to restore access 

The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center lifts its ban blocking social communications platform Discord from working in the Philippines.

• PH leads ASEAN, partner navies in West Philippine Sea drills 

The Philippines hosts joint maritime security exercises in the West Philippine Sea involving eleven ships from eight countries.

• Judge blocks Trump’s White House media ban, orders access to be restored

A federal judge orders U.S. President Donald Trump to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. – Rappler.com