CHED to stop senior high school in state, local colleges | The wRap

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

• Why CHED is halting the senior high school program in SUCs, LUCs

The Commission on Higher Education orders state universities and colleges and local universities and colleges to discontinue offering the senior high school program beginning next school year as ‘there was no legal basis to fund it.’

• China conducts patrols in South China Sea amid ongoing run-ins

The Chinese military conducts routine patrols with its naval and air forces in the South China Sea from January 3 to 4. This, as the Philippines and the United States carry out their second joint patrol in less than two months in the disputed waters, a move that likely irked Beijing.

• No Filipino casualties from Japan earthquake so far – DMW

There are no reported Filipino casualties so far from the powerful January 1 earthquake in Japan.

• Jeremy Lin relishes Manila return, says PH a ‘top, top, top destination’ for players  

Former NBA star Jeremy Lin showers Filipino players and fans with praise in his return to the Philippines for the first time in 10 years.

• AI Elvis to make virtual reality comeback in London show

Elvis Presley fans will be able to catch a glimpse of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll perform once again later this year, thanks to virtual reality.

• ‘I will never return to the music industry’: Britney Spears denies rumors of upcoming album

Britney Spears debunks rumors she is preparing to release an album. On Thursday, January 4, Britney says in an Instagram post, she has no plans to return to the music industry adding, she enjoys writing songs for other artists and prefers it that way.

• ‘Never kaming kinasal’: Alden Richards debunks rumors of relationship, ‘love child’ with Maine Mendoza

Alden Richards once again reiterates, he and former onscreen partner Maine Mendoza have never been married, nor do they share a ‘love child.’ — Rappler.com