Brother of DOH usec lands P141-M in infra projects | The wRap

2026-03-20 - 15:20

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: DOH undersecretary’s brother lands P141 million in health infrastructure projects A Rappler exclusive finds health undersecretary Glenn Mathew Baggao’s brother Erni won five multimillion-peso health infrastructure projects. This raises concerns about conflict of interest. Things to know about toll discount starting March 23 Public utility vehicles, buses, and freight services will enjoy a toll discount starting Monday, March 23. This is part of the government’s efforts to address the rising cost of fuel due to the conflict in the Middle East. Joint statement on Strait of Hormuz by European nations, Japan, Canada Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and Canada issue a joint statement Thursday, March 19. The countries say they are ready to join efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Suspect in murder of beauty queen held The Philippine National Police announces a murder complaint has been filed against the suspect in the killing of beauty queen Lullete Jane Ramilo-De Guzman in San Manuel, Isabela. BTS releases comeback album ‘ARIRANG‘ K-pop supergroup BTS drops its comeback album ‘ARIRANG’ on Friday, March 20, after an almost 4-year hiatus. The group also releases the music video for the title track ‘SWIM.’ – Rappler.com