Here’s a Heads Up from reportr on the top news stories that you need to know today, April 4:
LIFE KIT
- Worried about how to keep your plants alive as you return to office? Here are some tips from a certified plantita.
ELECTION NEWS
- A statue of Ninoy Aquino in Tarlac City was covered by a tent put up for the campaign rally of Bongbong Marcos, angering netizens and the head of CBCP.
- Why do supporters of Vice President Leni Robredo hold house-to-house campaigns? It’s because it’s now the time to talk outside social media, her daughter said.
- Presidential candidate Manny Pacquiao said the Marcoses would become the "wealthiest family in the world" should Bongbong win in the May 9 elections.
- Marcos once again skipped the Comelec-organized presidential debate on April 3, during which he met with local chief executives and congressmen in his headquarters.
- Broadcast journalist Ces Oreña-Drilon trended for hosting the same debate after she used the word "dedma" to describe Marcos' absence.
- Senatorial bet Raffy Tulfo said his eponymous YouTube channel will continue even after the polls.
- Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri said a "simple miscommunication" led to Marcos' failure to raise the hand of his father, Jose Zubiri, on the campaign stage in their native Bukidnon.
NEWS YOU CAN USE
- Need to visit a mall during the Holy Week? See the operating hours of select Metro Manila during its observance.
- Muslims worldwide are observing the holy month of Ramadan. What is it and why does it require Muslims to fast?
- The MMDA advised car owners to not leave bottled alcohol inside their vehicles to avoid possible fires during the hot dry months.
NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- A Senate investigation is being sought on the alleged failure of the BIR to collect the estate tax dues of the Marcos family worth P203 billion.
- Angel Locsin takes on critics: “My weight does not define my worth.”
- In the same vein, Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu also shut down body-shaming trolls, saying that “everyone is beautiful.”
- Actor Will Smith resigned from the body that awards the Oscars, days after he assaulted comedian Chris Rock during a live global broadcast.
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