Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• ‘Ayaw ni Presidente sa droga… Di ba na-isyu si Bongbong sa illegal drugs?’ – Pacquiao

Presidential bet and Senator Manny Pacquiao says President Rodrigo Duterte was probably hesitant to endorse a candidate for the presidency because it would put his daughter in a tight spot.

• Duterte endorses 8 other Senate bets not in PDP-Laban list

President Rodrigo Duterte endorses eight other senatorial candidates who are not included in the lineup of PDP-Laban-Cusi faction.

• Comelec: Smartmatic data leak involved firm’s internal activities, not 2022 polls

Top officials of election software provider Smartmatic assure the Commission on Elections or Comelec an alleged security breach did not involve the conduct of the 2022 polls.

• UP Diliman University Student Council endorses Leni-Kiko tandem

The University of the Philippines Diliman University Student Council endorses the tandem of Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Kiko Pangilinan. 

• Police were ready to arrest Will Smith, Oscars producer says

An Oscars producer says Los Angeles police were on site and ready to arrest actor Will Smith after slapping Chris Rock during the awards ceremony. – Rappler.com