Today’s headlines: Boying Remulla, QC & Discayas, Alex Eala
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appoints former justice secretary Boying Remulla, as the new Ombudsman. He will serve until 2032.
The Quezon City government terminates four Discaya-linked infrastructure projects last September 19. This, a month after top flood works contractors Sarah and Curlee Discaya named representatives who allegedly received kickbacks from them.
Eastern Visayas, known for its proximity to major fault lines, remains one of the most earthquake-and tsunami-prone regions in the country. Science research analyst Myra Dolina tells Rappler the region is seismically active, and is one of the most at-risk areas in the country.
Delegates from Israel and Hamas hold their first day of indirect negotiations on US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza. Both parties endorse the overall principles behind the plan, under which fighting would cease, hostages are set free, and aid is poured into Gaza.
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala notches a new career-high ranking as she climbed to world number 54. This milestone comes after impressive deep runs in two WTA 125 tournaments in China. – Rappler.com
