Remains of Kian delos Santos exhumed to uncover ‘deeper truth’ | Evening wRap

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

• Kian delos Santos’ body exhumed 5 years after death

The remains of Kian delos Santos are exhumed a day short of his fifth death anniversary, on Monday, August 15. Delos Santos’ family retrieves his remains from La Loma Cemetery in Caloocan City, a public cemetery where the lease lasts for five years only.

• 20.7 million COVID-19 vaccines wasted in the Philippines – Hontiveros

Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, August 15, says the Philippines wasted 20.7 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines as of August, amounting to P10.33 billion.

• Philippines’ poverty incidence rises to 18.1% in 2021

The Philippine Statistics Authority reports more Filipinos fall below the poverty line due to the pandemic-induced recession.

• Salman Rushdie off ventilator and ‘road to recovery has begun,’ agent says

Salman Rushdie is on the road to recovery. The acclaimed author was stabbed repeatedly at a public appearance in New York state on Friday, August 12.

• Entertainment wRap: ‘Ang Probinsyano’ stars pen tributes after finale; SB19 to release new single and tour in September; Anne Heche is off life support after crash

After a historic seven-year run, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano airs its final episode on Friday, August 12. Meantime, P-pop powerhouse SB19 confirms they are releasing a new single called ‘WYAT [Where You At]’ ahead of an upcoming tour. In other news, American actor Anne Heche is taken off life support on Sunday, August 14, nine days after suffering severe injuries in a car crash. – Rappler.com

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