COVID-19 cases in Philippines reach 900,000 | Evening wRap

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

• Philippines’ COVID-19 cases top 900,000

COVID-19 cases in the Philippines breach 900,000 Thursday, April 15, as the health department logs 11,429 new cases. The country now has 904,285 total COVID-19 cases, with 183,527 active.

• ABS-CBN News chief: Don’t equate airing of Chinatown News with West PH Sea incursions

ABS-CBN news chief Ging Reyes explains the network’s move to partner with a Chinese language newscast owned and produced by a Filipino-Chinese company.

• Keeping it real: AFP admits navy vessels not enough to guard Palawan

The Armed Forces of the Philippines says its resources are already overstretched to guard the expansive waters off Palawan.

• Shanti Dope debuts on Billboard charts with ‘Amatz’ 

Filipino rapper Shanti Dope debuts on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart top 10 on Tuesday, April 13, with his song ‘Amatz’ putting him in the 10th spot.

• FALSE: Duterte endorses Bongbong Marcos for president

A video claiming PhilippinePresident Rodrigo Duterte endorsed former senator Bongbong Marcos is FALSE. – Rappler.com