Mark Villar joins Senate majority | The wRap

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

• Mark Villar joins Senate majority bloc 

Senate President Pro Tempore Tito Sotto III confirms Senator Mark Villar joins the Senate majority bloc.

• BIR: Sara Duterte received income from Davao City in 2023 when she was VP 

Bureau of Internal Revenue records show Vice President Sara Duterte received income from Davao City Hall in 2023 when she was already elected Vice President.

• AFP evacuates soldier from Ayungin over medical issues 

The Armed Forces of the Philippines says a Filipino soldier deployed to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal has been evacuated.

• In just 4 years, Marcos tops 2 predecessors in foreign travel budget, number of trips 

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will head once again to a working visit to Singapore from October 7 to 11.

• Poland’s Nawrocki meets Pacman: In Manila, diplomacy in boxing

Polish President Karol Nawrocki trains with boxing legend Manny Pacquiao during his visit to the Philippines. – Rappler.com