All 5 chief justice candidates pass JBC shortlist | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• All 5 chief justice candidates make it to JBC shortlist  

All five Supreme Court associate justices aspiring to become the country’s next chief justice make it to the Judicial and Bar Council’s shortlist.

• Gibo snubs China at ADMM-Plus 

Philippines Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro snubs the welcoming event of China’s defense attaché to Manila Senior Captain Yang Lei.

• DA: Weak peso to push up imported rice, fertilizer prices 

Department of Agriculture spokesman Arnel de Mesa says the weakening peso will push up prices of imports such as rice, fertilizer, and other farm goods.

• Netanyahu set to remain caretaker after inconclusive Israeli election

Benjamin Netanyahu will likely remain as Israel’s caretaker prime minister after unexpectedly strong backing among Jewish voters.

• Alex Eala advances to Toray Pan Pacific quarterfinals after besting Talia Gibson

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala pulled off a thrilling win over Australia’s Talia Gibson, 4-6, 6-2, 6-0, in the Toray Pan Pacific Open round of 16 match in Tokyo, Japan, on Wednesday, October 28. – Rappler.com