New UK COVID-19 variant now in PH

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

DOH confirms 1st case of UK COVID-19 variant in PH

The health department confirms Wednesday night, January 13, the presence of the United Kingdom COVID-19 variant in the Philippines.

Philippines clears Pfizer vaccine for emergency use

The Philippine Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization for Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine in the country.

Sexist Duterte says Philippine presidency not a job for women

President Rodrigo Duterte proclaims in a speech Thursday, January 14, women are not cut out to be president of the country.

‘Can’t they wait?’ Senators slam Garbin for insisting House panel now a Con-Ass

Senators slam the chair of the House committee on constitutional amendments for declaring that his panel was already convened into a Constituent Assembly or Con-Ass.

US House impeaches Trump for second time, his fate in Senate hands

The United States House of Representatives impeaches Donald Trump again on Wednesday, January 13, formally charging him with inciting an insurrection. – Rappler.com