Today’s headlines: Health infrastructure projects, fee reduction, BTS
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
Rappler exclusive has found the brother of health minister Glenn Mathew Baggao Erni won five multi-million peso health infrastructure projects. This raises concerns about a conflict of interest.
Public utility vehicles, buses, and freight services will enjoy reduced fares starting Monday, March 23. This is part of the government’s efforts to combat rising fuel costs due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and Canada issued a joint statement on Thursday, March 19. The countries say they are ready to join efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Philippine National Police announces that a murder complaint has been filed against the suspect in the murder of the beautiful Lullete Jane Ramilo-De Guzman in San Manuel, Isabela.
- BTS releases comeback album ‘ARIRANG’‘
K-pop supergroup BTS will drop their comeback album ‘ARIRANG’ on Friday, March 20, after a hiatus of nearly 4 years. The group is also releasing a music video for the song ‘SWIM.’ – Rappler.com
