Here are today's headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
- Tolentino says China sanction an ‘honor’: I’ll continue defending PH rights - Tito Sotto open to leading minority bloc if not elected Senate president - ‘Drop in the bucket’: Labor groups say P50 hike in NCR minimum wage not enough - Manila to declare state of health emergency due to garbage problem - Beyonce’s flying car malfunctions mid-air during ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour