Experts: More deaths in NCR due to COVID-19

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

Octa Research: More people in Metro Manila dying due to COVID-19

In its special report released Wednesday, April 14, the Octa Research group says the case fatality rate in Metro Manila rose from 1.82% from March 1 to 27 to 5.36% from March 28 to April 13.

Duterte, Putin tackle COVID-19 vaccines, defense in phone call

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Russian President Vladimir Putin discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and defense cooperation in a phone call Tuesday, April 13.

Chinese ships in West PH Sea ‘prejudicial to peace, security of region’

The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea says presence of the Chinese poses a threat to the safety of navigation, safety of life at sea, and impedes the exclusive right of Filipinos to benefit from the marine wealth in the exclusive economic zone.

Minnesota police chief, officer who killed Black man, both resign

In the United States, the suburban Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot a Black man resigns from her post Tuesday, April 13. Police chief Tim Gannon who said the incident was an apparent accident also resigns.

Harvey Weinstein indicted in California on sexual assault charges

Harvey Weinstein is indicted in California on sexual assault charges. The charges cover alleged attacks on 5 women from 2004 to 2013 in the Los Angeles area.

Star Magic threatens legal action against bashers of artists’ children

Star Magic, ABS-CBN’s talent management arm, says it is ‘deeply concerned about the bashing and threats’ that the children of its artists receive on social media. – Rappler.com