The Delta variant of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continued to rear its ugly head as health authorities worked to institute measures to keep it from spreading. Erstwhile tropical depression Fabian has intensified into a typhoon, but the good thing for the country is that it is moving away from the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR). On the political front, it’s a go for the Panfilo Lacson-Tito Sotto tandem in the 2022 elections. These are among the top stories this Wednesday morning, July 21, 2021. Muslims occupy Globo de Oro Street in Quiapo, Manila as they pray during the Salat al-Eid outside the Golden Mosque in observance of Edi’l Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. (Ali Vicoy)