Duterte: Free COVID-19 vaccine for Filipinos | Evening wRap

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

• Duterte wants entire Philippine population given COVID-19 vaccine for free

President Rodrigo Duterte wants his government to shoulder the COVID-19 vaccination for every Filipino.

• DOLE says all employers must pay 13th month pay amid COVID-19 pandemic 

The labor department said no company or employer will be exempt from giving the 13th month to employees this December despite financial troubles brought on by the pandemic.

• Senator Imee Marcos schooled about DevCom after ‘cute,’ ‘archaic’ remark

Senator Imee Marcos is under fire for her remarks on Development Communication as a field of study.

• Scientists, students shoot down DENR exec’s ‘below-the-belt rants’ about UP experts

Scientists and students of marine science and geography from the University of the Philippines denounce what they call the below-the-belt rants of Environment Department Undersecretary Benny Antiporda.

• FALSE: Bam Aquino says subways can be prone to floods

A quote card circulating online claims former senator Bam Aquino expressed concern over the construction of a subway due to perennial flooding in the metropolis. Aquino did not say this. – Rappler.com