Metro Manila under Alert Level 3 from October 16-31 | Evening wRap

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

• Metro Manila placed under Alert Level 3 from October 16 to 31

Metro Manila’s quarantine classification will be downgraded from Alert Level 4 to Alert Level 3 from October 16 to 31. This means most business establishments, facilities, and services are allowed to open at varying degrees.

• Noli de Castro drops senatorial bid

Veteran news anchor and former vice president Noli de Castro withdraws his candidacy for senator, Wednesday, October 13, realizing that he can serve Filipinos better by being a journalist than being in politics.

• Robredo got Isko’s Marcos stance wrong – Aksyon chairman

Aksyon Demokratiko chairman Ernest Ramel on Wednesday, October 13 says Vice President Leni Robredo misunderstood Manila Mayor Isko Moreno’s stand on the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos.

• ‘In the midst of two rocks’: Sharon Cuneta struggles as Kiko Pangilinan, Tito Sotto vie for VP

Actress Sharon Cuneta says she is torn as her husband Kiko Pangilinan and uncle-in-law Tito Sotto run against each other for vice president in the 2022 elections.

• Ellen Adarna, Derek Ramsay get cozy in pre-nup photo shoot

Celebrity couple Ellen Adarna and Derek Ramsay share photos from their pre-nup shoot. Ramsay says they plan to wed before 2021 ends. – Rappler.com