Here’s a Heads Up from reporter on news that you need to know today, Sept. 30:
COVID NEWS
- The Philippines just fell to the bottom of Bloomberg’s COVID resilience index, making it the worst out of 53 countries in the world to be in during the pandemic.
POLITICS EXPLAINED
- Why is a majority president important? The power of 50% plus one can be illustrated in a recent episode of netflix’s gruesome hit, “Squid Game”.
2022 ELECTIONS
- Good news. Voter registration will reopen on Oct. 11 to 30 after it closes for the month at the end of Comelec office hours today.
- Senator Manny Pacquiao said he was retiring from boxing to focus on his political career, with a presidential campaign in 2022 on the horizon. Here's a look back athis road from poor Gen San boy to ring legend.
- Senate President Tito Sotto overtook President Rodrigo Duterte to be the top choice for vice president in next year's polls, according to a September Pulse Asia poll.
- Here are the progressive candidates for senator and partylist representative.
NEWS YOU CAN USE
- Here’s how minors can sign up for COVID vaccines in San Juan City ahead of the possible rollout in October. Here’s the list of cities and municipalities that have so far allowed sign-ups for 12 to 17 year olds.
PIXEL WORLD
- You’re in for a longer wait for that iPhone 13 delivery due to supply chain disruptions in Vietnam, where parts of the camera are assembled.
- Netflix acquired its first video game studio to give its millions of subscribers something new to binge on.
NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- The mother of artist Bree Jonson has accused police if lawyering for Julian Ongpin, as she questioned initial finding's on her daughter’s death while in the company of the billionaire’s son.
- Kids with comorbidities will be first in line for a COVID-19 vaccines once the immunization drive is expanded to minors, the DOH said.
- Typhoon Lannie was forecast to enter PAR yesterday, stirring rains over the country’s eastern seaboard as it heads to Japan.
- Fewer Filipinos are making holiday travel plans as lockdowns persists, according to a new study.
- Climate activist Greta Thunberg questioned talks to cut carbon dioxide emissions as “30 years of blah blah blah.” After decades of words and promises, it’s time for action.
- Humans can live to up to 130 years old, according to a new study.
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