Philippines surpasses 2022 GDP target | The wRap

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

• High growth, high inflation: Philippines beats 2022 GDP target

The Philippines’ gross domestic product accelerates by 7.6% in 2022, as holiday consumption and further reopening of businesses boost growth, despite prices of goods rising to 14-year highs.

• Army takes custody of ex-PSG chief Jesus Durante over Davao businesswoman’s slay

The Philippine Army takes into custody former Presidential Security Group chief Brigadier General Jesus Durante, the alleged mastermind in the murder of Davao-based businesswoman-model Yvonette Chua Plaza. 

• ‘Kartel talaga’: Quimbo grills DA official on root of onion crisis

Marikina 2nd District Representative Stella Quimbo suggests cartels could explain the exorbitant price of onions in the Philippines.

• Erwin Tulfo says Marcos ‘easy to work with,’ but sometimes a ‘micromanager’

Over a month after his quiet exit, former Department of Social Welfare and Development secretary Erwin Tulfo says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was ‘easy to work with.’

• Tsitsipas sends cheeky invite to actress Margot Robbie after reaching semis

Stefanos Tsitsipas produces a blockbuster performance to reach the Australian Open semifinal, then invites actress Margot Robbie to come and support him.

• Fur parents, rejoice! Pets allowed on LRT2 by February 1

Pets will be allowed to get on the Light Rail Transit Line 2 starting February 1, provided they meet some requirements.

• BLACKPINK’s Lisa sets 3 Guinness World Records as solo artist

Guinness World Records (GRW) announces K-pop superstar Lisa has set three new records for her career as a solo artist in 2022. — Rappler.com