Here's a Heads Up from reportr on news that you need to know today, May 14:
QUARANTINE NEWS
- Metro Manila, Laguna, Cavite, Rizal and Bulacan were placed under "GCQ with Heightened Restrictions" from May 15 to 31, downgraded from MECQ.
- Here's what "GCQ with Heightened Restrictions" means, according to Malacanang. We are monitoring further announcements today.
WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY
- Comelec Chairman Sheriff Abas will give an update to reporters on preparations for the 2022 national elections
- Maginhawa Community Pantry founder Patricia Non will host a Facebook live on the first monthsary of the movement
- Tropical Storm Crising made landfall in Mindanao last night, threatening to bring floods and landslides.
SUMMIT SANDWICH SESSIONS
- Gen Z podcasters Jim Bacarro and Saab Magalona-Bacaro shared expert tips to those who want to produce audio content.
- Saab also shared what he remembers the most about his late dad, Francis M. The OPM legend was a fun parent, something she wants to emulate.
MONEY EXPLAINED
- Here’s how GCash plans to become a super app like Grab, by offering users more ways to use their money aside from spending it.
NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Save the date, DITO Telecommunity said it would go online in Metro Manila on May 17.
- After President Rodrigo Duterte was cropped from a social media photo of Miss Grand Philippines Samantha Bernardo, DFA Sec. Teddyboy Locsin said photos of the president and vice president in embassies will need to be rearranged.
- Tropical Depression Crising was forecast to make landfall over eastern Mindanao overnight, bringing heavy rains that could cause floods and landslides.
- Sen. Manny Pacquiao said earlier this week that Duterte’s stance on the West Philippine Sea dispute with China was “lacking.” An official of their PDP-Laban party said this should not be taken as criticism.
