8 ‘recoveries’ test positive for Delta variant again

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

From zero, active Delta cases back to 8 after ‘recoveries’ test positive

The health department on Tuesday, July 20, says the Philippines now has 8 active cases of the more virulent COVID-19 Delta variant, after their RT-PCR tests yielded positive results again.

PDP-Laban power grab ‘dangerous’ playbook for PH politics – Pimentel

Senator Koko Pimentel on Monday, July 19, says the power grab playing out in PDP-Laban is a cautionary tale for Philippine political parties and can do harm to democracy and electoral politics.

Robredo in ‘exploratory talks’ with other 2022 poll contenders

Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday, July 20, says she is currently in ‘exploratory talks’ with politicians whose names are being floated as potential presidential bets in the 2022 elections.

Olympic Village COVID-19 infection bubble already ‘broken’ – health expert

A public health expert says the so-called bubble to control COVID-19 infections at the Olympic Athlete’s Village in Tokyo is already ‘broken’ and poses a risk of spreading infections to the general public.

Britney Spears won’t perform while her father controls career

Pop star Britney Spears says she would not perform again while her father retains control over her career. In an Instagram post, Spears says the conservatorship she has been under for 13 years ‘killed my dreams.’ – Rappler.com