Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
PCG: BRP Teresa Magbanua returns to Bataan for ‘minor repairs’
The BRP Teresa Magbanua was “deranged” and has returned to Bataan province for “minor repairs,” according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
Despite this, PCG assured the public that it remains “resolute in its commitment to safeguarding our maritime jurisdiction.”
INC asserts ‘peace rally’ not political
The Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) asserted on Monday that the peace rally it conducted in defense of Vice President Sara Duterte was not political.
INC spokesperson Edwil Zabala made the statement after being asked whether the “National Rally for Peace” held at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila was political, given that it was essentially held in defense of Vice President Sara Duterte
Muntinlupa court issues gag order on Vic Sotto, Darryl Yap
The Muntinlupa regional trial court has issued a gag order on the camp of both petitioner Vic Sotto, and respondent Darryl Yap, in connection with a motion filed by the filmmaker in a bid to stop the actor-host from disclosing information related to the biopic of the late ’80s sexy star Pepsi Paloma.
The motion was filed in the trial court handling Sotto’s habeas data petition. The same court had directed Yap to file a verified reply to Sotto’s petition, at the same time setting the case for hearing.