INQToday: DOH: Nipah virus ‘rare,’ not in PH since 2014
Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
DOH: Nipah virus ‘rare,’ not in PH since 2014
Amid an outbreak of the fatal Nipah virus in India, the Philippines’ Department of Health says the virus is “rare” and has not been seen in the country since 2014.
Comelec postpones March 30 Bangsamoro parliamentary elections
The Commission on Elections is postponing the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary elections, citing legal and operational concerns.
Sara Duterte to consult father on possibly replacing ICC lawyers
Vice President Sara Duterte says she plans to discuss with her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, calls to change his legal counsel in the International Criminal Court, where he faces charges of crimes against humanity related to his bloody war against drugs.
PH to push for South China Sea code of conduct in Asean meet
The Philippines will use its role as Association of Southeast Asian Nations chair for 2026 to help advance negotiations on the South China Sea Code of Conduct as Asean foreign ministers gather for their retreat in Cebu later this week.
Brice Hernandez, 2 others plead not guilty in Bulacan flood control case
Former Department of Public Works and Highways engineer Brice Hernandez and two others linked to the alleged anomalous P92.8-million flood control project in Bulacan plead not guilty to graft charges before the Sandiganbayan.
