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• DOH: 12,970 COVID-19 vaccine doses wasted

The health department on Monday, October 18, reports almost 13,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses wasted due to what it calls ‘temperature excursions’ and transport problems.

• Samira Gutoc calls out Isko for ‘yellowtard’ comment but will stay in his slate

Senatorial candidate Samira Gutoc disagrees with her standard-bearer Isko Moreno’s rant against Vice President Leni Robredo.

• Ka Leody says opposition votes won’t be divided between him and Robredo

Labor leader and presidential aspirant Ka Leody de Guzman says the votes for the opposition will not be divided between him and Vice President Leni Robredo. 

• From gold to diamond: Hidilyn Diaz engaged to coach Julius Naranjo

Filipina Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz is now engaged to her longtime boyfriend and coach, Julius Naranjo.

• The Filipino actor from ‘Squid Game’ shares his struggles before his big break

A Filipino actor is part of the Korean hit series Squid Game’s cast as Player 276, one of the protagonist’s allies. – Rappler.com