Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
Rodrigo Duterte now under police custody
Former president Rodrigo Duterte is now under police custody.
Senator Bong Go confirmed this to reporters here at Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Tuesday morning.
Palace confirms arrest warrant from ICC for Rodrigo Duterte
Palace on Tuesday confirmed the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte for his alleged crimes against humanity.
In a statement, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) – Manila received the official copy of the arrest warrant.
Docs declare Pope Francis no longer in imminent danger due to pneumonia
Doctors said Monday Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger of death as a result of pneumonia that has kept him hospitalized for nearly a month, but have decided to keep him hospitalized for several more days to receive treatment.
In a late update, the doctors said the 88-year-old pope remains stable and has consolidated improvements in recent days, as determined by blood tests and positive responses to drug treatments.