Baste Duterte’s ‘confession’ on Gencorp a ‘smoking gun’? | The wRap

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

• Baste Duterte ‘confession’ on Gencorp deals could be ‘smoking gun’ – prosecution 

The prosecution says Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte‘s statement downplaying his city government’s contracts with Gencorp only strengthens the need for him to take the witness stand.

• After Rappler report, more Gencorp contracts with Davao City Hall confirmed 

The government’s electronic procurement system confirms Gencorp, a company linked to Vice President Sara Duterte, won more contracts than initially reported by Rappler. 

• Senate approves school safety bill after fatal shootings 

The Senate approves a bill that institutionalizes a comprehensive school safety framework.

• DICT retracts claim House called Meta CEO Zuckerberg to hearing

The Department of Information and Communications Technology retracts its claim saying the House of Representatives called Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to a hearing on social media safety.

• CNN, MS NOW, Politico suing Trump over White House ban  

News organizations CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are suing US President Donald Trump and other members of his administration. – Rappler.com