Today’s headlines: Health infra projects, toll discount, BTSToday’s headlines: Health infra projects, toll discount, BTS

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

2026/03/20 22:16
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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

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