Romualdez helped in Cha-cha signature drive – PIRMA

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

• PIRMA lead says Romualdez helped them in Cha-Cha signature drive

The lead convenor of the People’s Initiative for Modernization and Reform Action or PIRMA admits House Speaker Martin Romualdez ‘helped’ them in the signature campaign they initiated for the supposed people’s initiative to amend the Constitution.

• Duterte got licenses for over 300 guns 2 weeks before his term ended

Former president Rodrigo Duterte defends his firearm collection saying these were all registered with the government.

• Malacañang asked some gov’t agencies to send 1,000 delegates each to ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ rally

Government employees were asked to attend President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ concert. Documents obtained by Rappler show the instruction came straight from Malacañang.

• US calls for ‘fundamental changes’ before UNRWA funding resumes

The United States says the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees needs to make ‘fundamental changes’ before Washington will resume funding.

• Getting a Korean visa will now be easier for some Filipinos. Do you qualify?

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines announces that from February 1 to December 31 of this year it will be simplifying the requirements for Korean visa applications for specific types of applicants. — Rappler.com