Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
The Philippines joins other countries in banning flights from the United Kingdom. Temporary suspension of flights starts December 24, 2020 12:01 am until December 31, 2020.
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año calls the Tarlac shooting an isolated incident, but Filipinos knew better. Online users take to social media to recount the incidents of police brutality and killings in the country.
Despite the coronavirus pandemic and a string of tropical cyclones hitting the country, a recent survey by pollster Pulse Asia shows 91% of Filipino adults said they will be facing the new year ‘with hope.’
Starting January 2021, contributions for the Social Security System (SSS) will increase to 13%, from the current 12%. The agency says the hike is due to the impact of the increase in the monthly pension by P1,000.
Filipino band Ben&Ben releases new song ‘Kapangyarihan,’ written in response to the the killing of Sonya Gregorio and her son Frank by policeman Jonel Nuezca. – Rappler.com
