Sara Duterte supports Isko Moreno’s comeback bid | The wRap

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

• Sara Duterte backs Isko Moreno’s comeback bid in Manila

Vice President Sara Duterte endorses former Manila Mayor Isko Moreno in his bid to reclaim the city’s top post.

• Alyansa bets warn Beijing wants ‘pro-China’ Senate in 2025

Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Senate bets claim that Beijing had plans of ‘controlling’ Philippine politics through Congress in the 2025 elections.

• Comelec exempts P20/kilo rice program from election spending ban

The Commission on Elections exempts the P20 per kilo rice program of the Department of Agriculture from the election spending ban.

• Pope Francis died quickly and without suffering, his doctor says 

Sergio Alfieri, the head of the pontiff’s medical team says Pope Francis died quickly on Monday morning from an unexpected stroke without suffering undue pain and there was nothing that doctors could have done to save his life. -Rappler.com