Comelec drops possible vote-buying complaint vs Camille Villar | The wRap

Today’s headlines: Camille Villar, Ian Sia, Conclave

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

• Comelec committee drops possible vote-buying complaint vs Camille Villar

The Commission on Elections’ committee against vote-buying drops the pursuit of a possible complaint against senatorial candidate Camille Villar. This, over her presence at a Cavite cash giveaway activity that appeared political in nature.

• Comelec division disqualifies Pasig congressional bet Ian Sia over sexist remarks

The Commission on Elections 2nd Division disqualifies Pasig congressional candidate Ian Sia over his discriminatory remarks against single mothers and body-shaming his former female staff.

• AFP says China Navy harassed PH ships near Scarborough Shoal 

The Armed Forces of the Philippines says that two Chinese Navy vessels performed aggressive and unsafe maneuvers’ against both military and civilian Philippine ships close to Bajo de Masinloc early this week.

• Black smoke signals no pope elected in morning conclave votes

Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Thursday, May 8, signaling an inconclusive two votes by cardinals to elect a new pope. The cardinals held an initial inconclusive vote on Wednesday evening, May 7. – Rappler.com