Roque to at-risk groups: Accept vaccine or lose priority slot

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

End of the line for health workers, elderly who reject first vaccine offered – Roque

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque says those from vulnerable sectors might lose their priority slots should they refuse to be injected with the vaccine offered by the government.

Speaker Velasco pushes new defense for charter change: COVID-19

House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco insists the lower chamber wants to amend the Constitution this time to address the coronavirus pandemic.

PNP dismisses cop who killed mother, son in Tarlac

The Philippine National Police dismisses Police Senior Master Sergeant Jonel Nuezca, the Paranaque police officer who was caught on video in December 20, 2020 killing a mother and son in Tarlac.

At least 25 domestic terrorism cases opened as result of assault on Capitol – lawmaker

At least 25 domestic terrorism cases have been opened in the aftermath of the deadly assault on the United States Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.

FALSE: Nuezca freed due to lack of evidence

The website gmaupdateph.xyz falsely claims Police Senior Master Sergeant Jonel Nuezca has been released due to insufficient evidence. This is false. – Rappler.com