Marcos distances himself from Sara Duterte’s impeachment | The wRap

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

• Intervene in impeachment of VP Duterte? ‘Wala nga akong pakialam doon,’ says Marcos

President Ferdinand Marcos seemingly distances himself from the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.

• Erwin Tulfo, Camille Villar, and more: How senatorial bets decided on impeach rap vs VP Sara  

House lawmakers with senatorial aspirations in the 2025 elections did not sign the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, except for those from Makabayan bloc.

• Unemployment, underemployment dip to 19-year low amid transport, construction gains

The Philippine Statistics Authority says the unemployment and underemployment in the Philippines in December 2024 reached the lowest levels since 2005.

• Trump aides defend Gaza takeover proposal but walk back some elements

President Donald Trump’s top aides staunchly defend his push to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza and have the US take over the enclave but they back away from elements of his proposal.

• Sandara Park honors Barbie Hsu: ‘We will always remember you’

K-pop star Sandara Park pays tribute to Barbie Hsu, remembering the late Taiwanese actress as one of her early inspirations. -Rappler.com