Duterte’s Senate bets gain numbers in latest survey | The wRap

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

• Duterte Senate bets surge in Pulse Asia poll after ex-president’s ICC arrest 

Senatorial candidates backed by former President Rodrigo Duterte saw a rise in voter support after he was sent to The Hague to face crimes against humanity.

• Escudero tells off Imee Marcos: Don’t erode Senate credibility for ‘personal gain’ 

Senate President Chiz Escudero calls out Senator Imee Marcos for allegedly using the Senate to support her reelection campaign, saying it damages the institution’s credibility.

• DFA: Philippines’ arrest of Duterte not covered by US sanctions vs ICC

Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo says former President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest by Philippine authorities will not be covered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s sanctions against those helping the International Criminal Court.  

• Vico Sotto hits smear campaign involving PWD: ‘Some people will do everything for money and power’

Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto speaks out against a smear campaign on social media where people, including a woman with a mental disability, were made to film videos criticizing his administration while lining up for charity.

• Kerwin Espinosa says he received death threat before gun attack in Leyte

In an interview with Rappler, Albuera, Leyte mayoral candidate Kerwin Espinosa says his attackers are policemen. He adds that a big politician masterminded the attack.-Rappler.com