Today’s headlines: Lawrence Lubiano, Paolo Duterte, Michael V

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

The Commission on Elections is set to issue a show cause order against Senator Chiz Escudero’s top campaign donor Lawrence Lubiano, who is also a top flood control contractor.

Following the Senate leadership shake-up on Monday, senators allied with the Dutertes lost chairmanships of key committees.

A DPWH official confirms the district of Davao City Representative Paolo Duterte received P51 billion worth of infrastructure projects during former president Rodrigo Duterte’s last three years in Malacañang.

Israel launches an attack on the leadership of Hamas in Qatar on Tuesday, September 9, expanding its military actions to include the Gulf Arab state.

Alex Eala extends her win streak as she aced her first test in the WTA 250 Sao Paulo Open in Brazil.

Comedian Michael V suits up to portray controversial figure Sarah Discaya after social media users pointed out his resemblance to the public works contractor. – Rappler.com