Duterte says Senate probe on Pharmally ‘worse than martial law’ | Evening wRap

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• Duterte likens Senate hearings on Pharmally to martial law

President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, September 27, likens the Senate investigations on Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation to something worse than martial law.

• As LP waits, Robredo asks for prayers, trust in ‘deep discernment’ for 2022

Days before the filing of candidacies for the high-stakes 2022 elections, Vice President Leni Robredo asks her allies at the Liberal Party to trust that she will make the right decision soon.

• Liberal Party names 5 initial Senate bets

The once-ruling Liberal Party wants to field old but familiar names for the senatorial race in the high-stakes 2022 elections. 

• National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera dies at 89

National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera dies at age 89. His daughter Tala confirms this Tuesday, September 28. 

• BTS to hold ‘Permission to Dance’ live concerts in US

Global sensation BTS announces on Tuesday, September 28, that they will return to the stage with their first live concert in two years.  – Rappler.com