Philippines’ face shield policy confuses citizens

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

Confusion reigns even after Duterte nixes face shield use

President Rodrigo Duterte believes face shield use should be limited to hospitals. This contradicts the stance of the health department and the pandemic task force.

Duterte gov’t nominates Harry Roque to International Law Commission

Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque, mouthpiece of controversial Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, is a step closer to being a member of the United Nations’ International Law Commission.

Chel Diokno, lawyer who angered Duterte, says ‘I will run in 2022’

Veteran human rights lawyer Chel Diokno announces he is running for office in 2022, but did not indicate the position he wants. This, after opposition coalition 1Sambayan named him as one of its bets for president or vice president.

1st patient receives controversial Biogen Alzheimer’s drug

A US hospital gives the first infusion of an expensive, controversial new Alzheimer’s drug from biotechnology company Biogen to a 70-year old man. Mark Archambault is the first patient treated with the drug, Aduhelm.

Facebook starts labeling state-controlled media in PH

Facebook and Instagram start tagging pages of government media organizations as ‘state-controlled media.’ Facebook explains the labeling: ‘This publisher may be partially or wholly under the editorial control of a state.’ – Rappler.com