HEADS UP: Mayor Vico Magic Explained, People Power Revisited (Feb. 25)

Here's a Heads Up from Reportr.World on news that you need to now today, Feb. 25:

THE NEWS, EXPLAINED:

• It's the 35th anniversary of the 1986 People Power revolt, we explain what it takes for the yellow side of the political fence to overcome their identity crisis.
• Also, we explain how hashtags have become the new form of People Power.
• Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto was cited by the U.S. as an anti-corruption champion. We explain how his anti-trapo crusade endeared him to millennial and Gen Z voters.
• You could be one of the many people who are suffering from telephobia or the fear of taking phone calls. Here's how you can overcome it.

TOP STORIES:

• We are monitoring the investigation into a shootout along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City last night. It involved the police and the PDEA.
• Here's a recap of President Rodrigo Duterte's weekly address to the nation last night.
• Former broadcaster Mon Tulfo, the country's special envoy to China, admitted to getting a Sinopharm COVID vaccine that he described as smuggled. The FDA will investigate.
• The yellow IKEA sign is up on the Swedish furniture maker's first Philippine store, also the world's largest, which is slated to open this year.
• Sen. Manny Pacquiao continued to evade questions on a possible presidential run in 2022. He did, however, said that the Philippines needs MP -- a master plan.
• Another George Floyd? The family of a Filipino war veteran is suing California police for wrongful death, accusing authorities of kneeling on his neck.
• The COVID-19 pandemic has "jeopardized" gender equality in the Philippines, putting women at a disadvantage, accodring to the World Bank. There's also little progress elswhere on the planet.
• There's more GCash brick-and-mortar cash in options, all 2,500 Cebuana Lhuillier branches. 
• While it seeks uniform travel guidelines, the Department of Tourism has deferred to mayors and governors on the COVID testing requirement for tourists.Tiger Woods Suffers Serious Leg Injuries in Car Crash
• The sports world is worried over golf legend Tiger Woods, who seriously hurt his legs in a car accident.
• Japan is so worried about rising cases of suicide that it appointed a Minister of Loneliness.