COVID-19 positive inbound travelers to be tested for new variant

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

DOH: All inbound travelers positive for COVID-19 checked for new variant

Following the detection of the new COVID-19 variant in the country, the health department or DOH says all inbound travelers who test positive for COVID-19 will be tested for the more infectious variant of the virus.

Court orders arrest of Maria Ressa, Rambo Talabong over Benilde thesis story

A Manila court orders the arrest of Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and reporter Rambo Talabong for cyber libel over a story about an alleged corruption scheme at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, where students allegedly paid P20,000 to pass their thesis subject.

Cayetano bloc claims ‘trapo’ House of Velasco too distracted to deal with vaccine woes

Three months after he was ousted as speaker, Alan Peter Cayetano accuses the House now led by his rival Lord Allan Velasco of being preoccupied with politicking instead of helping address the coronavirus pandemic.

Pence vows to honor US history, ensure safe inauguration of new president

US Vice President Mike Pence vows to ensure a safe transition of power to President-elect Joe Biden, 8 days after supporters of US President Donald Trump laid siege to the US Capitol.

FALSE: Roque says poor have no right to be choosy over vaccine

Facebook users and pages are circulating a quote card falsely claiming that Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said poor people have no right to be choosy over COVID-19 vaccines since they are a burden to the government. The claim is FALSE. – Rappler.com