More countries detect COVID-19 Omicron variant

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

Omicron variant detected in more countries as scientists race to find answers

More countries detect the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, prompting nations to reconsider plans for international travel as they scramble to avert an outbreak.

Groups dismayed with Robredo’s remark backing NTF-ELCAC mandate

Groups express dismay over Vice President Leni Robredo’s position supporting the anti-insurgency mandate of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict.

‘No special treatment’: Senate sends Pharmally’s Dargani, Ong to Pasay City Jail

Pharmally executives Mohit Dargani and Linconn Ong are now detained for failing to cooperate in the ongoing Senate probe into their pandemic deals with the government.

Roque’s latest pirouette: From blasting Marcos abuses to endorsing son

Former presidential spokesperson and senatorial hopeful Harry Roque endorses the presidential bid of Bongbong Marcos. Roque once took part in efforts to institutionalize the indemnification of victims of Marcos’ Martial Law.

Beatrice Luigi Gomez heads to Israel for Miss Universe

Beatrice Luigi Gomez heads to Israel on Saturday, November 27 to represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe pageant. The pageant will still push through on December 12 despite travel restrictions due to the Omicron coronavirus variant. – Rappler.com