Today’s headlines: Anti-Dynasty Law, Janet Napoles, Lando Norris | The wRapToday’s headlines: Anti-Dynasty Law, Janet Napoles, Lando Norris | The wRap

Vico Sotto, coalition push for passage of Anti-Dynasty Law | The wRap

2025/12/08 23:01

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

  • Dynasts vs dynasties: Vico Sotto, coalition push for anti-dynasty law

Reform-minded members of dynasties, academics, public servants including Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, and other citizens have launched a network pushing for the passage of an anti-dynasty law.

  • Napoles sentenced to 2 more reclusion perpetua; 5 co-accused convicted

The Sandiganbayan has found Janet Lim Napoles guilty in another pork barrel case and sentenced her to two more terms of reclusion perpetua.

  • Filipino who reported medical neglect in ICE facility to be deported from US

A Filipino who reported months of medical neglect while under detention in an ICE facility, will soon be deported back to the Philippines.

  • Thailand launches air strikes at Cambodia as border tensions reignite

Thailand launches air strikes along its disputed border with Cambodia on Monday, December 8. This, after both countries accused the other of breaching a ceasefire agreement brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump.

  • Tearful Norris takes F1 title even as Verstappen wins season-ending race in Abu Dhabi

McLaren’s Lando Norris cries tears of joy and relief as he wins the Formula One championship for the very first time. —Rappler.com

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