13 prisoners persons of interest in Percy Lapid case | The wRap

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

• BuCor: 13 prisoners now persons of interest in Percy Lapid case

Bureau of Corrections acting Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. says there are now 13 persons deprived of liberty who are considered persons of interest in the killing of hard-hitting broadcaster “Percy Lapid.”

• Malacañang approves further easing of Philippine travel requirements

Malacañang approves more relaxed travel restrictions for people entering the Philippines.

• Vico Sotto pushes stronger party system to end ‘personality-based’ politics

Following his resignation from Aksyon Demokratiko, Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto calls for a stronger political party system.

• South Korean parents bury children killed in Halloween disaster

Parents of young people killed in the Itaewon Halloween crush, bury their children as the traditional South Korean three-day wake comes to an end.

• New ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ trailer teases underwater battle scenes

Disney releases a new teaser for Avatar: The Way of Water, the highly-anticipated sequel to the sci-fi blockbuster hit Avatar.

• Viva Artists Agency supports Debbie Garcia in legal action vs Barbie Imperial

Viva Artists Agency expresses its support for its talent, actress Debbie Garcia, as she reportedly seeks legal action against fellow actress Barbie Imperial over a confrontation on October 28.

• Heart Evangelista appears in trailer for US film ‘The Wedding Hustler’

Heart Evangelista makes another appearance in the US film ‘The Wedding Hustler.’ In the trailer, Heart talks to Bling Empire star Kane Lim through a video call. — Rappler.com