Duterte’s sex jokes and Roque’s defense | Evening wRap

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

• Duterte, officials exchange sex jokes in post-typhoon briefing

As parts of Luzon reel from the effects of Typhoon Ulysses, the President and other officials still manage to crack sex jokes, angering Filipinos online.

• DOH: Apply health standards to avoid COVID-19 surge in evacuation centers

The Health Department says displaced families must comply with minimum health standards even in evacuation centers to avoid a surge of COVID-19 cases.

• Ateneo students go on academic strike, slam gov’t inaction during disasters, pandemic

More than 500 students from the Ateneo de Manila University call for a mass student strike starting Wednesday, November 18, citing the government’s ‘criminally neglectful response’ to the past 3 typhoons that ravaged the country.

• Trump – for a moment – alludes to election defeat

President Donald Trump has yet to admit defeat in the US election. But with a word here, a slip there, he appears to accidentally acknowledge Joe Biden’s victory Sunday morning, November 15.

• FALSE: 3 more tropical cyclones entering, near PAR

An image posted on Facebook claims Tropical cyclones Vicky, Warren, Yoyong, and Zosimo are near or entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility or PAR. This image is false. – Rappler.com