OFWs prefer to stay in Israel despite conflict in Gaza — DFA

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

DFA: OFWs prefer ‘sticking it out’ even as Israel continues pounding Gaza

Filipinos working in Israel are still unwilling to return home more than a week after Hamas attacked. As of Monday, October 16, just 22 out of over 30,000 Filipinos working in Israel have expressed their desire to come home.

DOTr chief sues Manibela chief, journalist for accusing him of corruption

Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista files a cyber libel complaint against jeepney transport group Manibela chairperson Mar Valbuena and radio personality Ira Panganiban after they allegedly accused him of corruption.

DTI links foreign investment spike to Marcos’ overseas trips

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration highlights the spike in foreign investments in the country, which it links to numerous presidential overseas visits.

2 more witnesses recant in De Lima’s last case

Two more witnesses recant their testimony in the third drug trading charge against former senator Leila De Lima.

Miss Grand Philippines 2023 candidate Catherine Camilon reported missing, family calls for help

Family members of Miss Grand Philippines 2023 candidate Catherine Camilon say the queen has been missing since Thursday, October 12.

Ginebra looking for replacement import as Brownlee awaits sanction for failed doping test

Barangay Ginebra searches for a replacement import for the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, amid the uncertainty surrounding Justin Brownlee.

Taylor Swift film’s box-office haul slips in final tally

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ concert film sold $123.5 million worth of tickets around the world over the weekend, slightly less than early box office estimates. — Rappler.com