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

• Libreng Sakay nears end; Free LRT2, MRT3 rides on Rizal Day peak hours

Free bus rides for the EDSA Carousel under the Libreng Sakay program will end on December 31. Meantime, LRT2 and MRT3 will offer free train rides on Rizal Day peak hours.

• Hong Kong to scrap COVID tests for arrivals, vaccine pass

International travelers to Hong Kong will no longer need to do a mandatory PCR COVID-19 tests on arrival. The city’s vaccine pass required to enter most venues will also be scrapped.

• Malacañang taps ex-journalist Edu Punay as DSWD OIC after CA bypasses Tulfo

Former broadsheet reporter and incumbent Social Welfare undersecretary Edu Punay is chosen as DSWD officer-in-charge. He is a former journalist who covered the Marcos’ 2022 campaign for The Philippine Star.

• ‘Deleter’ ominates MMFF 2022 Gabi ng Parangal

Filipino movie ‘Deleter’ dominates the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night. The movie wins seven awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and the Best Actress award for Nadine Lustre.

• TREASURE to hold first solo concert in Manila

K-pop boy group TREASURE is coming back! They will perform in Manila for their first ever solo concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on April 15, 2023. – Rappler.com