Marcos reclamation chair is a POGO sublessor | The wRap

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

• Pasay scam hub’s sublessor is Marcos’ reclamation chair Alex Lopez

A Rappler investigation finds a company run by the country’s reclamation chief Alex Lopez is renting out office space to a POGO.

• A Garcia takes over as Cebu mayor, junks Mike Rama’s Singapore-like vision

Cebu City Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia officially takes over as mayor Wednesday, October 9. This, after the Ombudsman dismissed and perpetually disqualified Mayor Michael Rama from public office.

• Hurricane Milton spawns tornadoes, leaves millions without power in Florida

Hurricane Milton exits Florida Thursday morning eastern time, after whipping up deadly tornadoes, destroying homes and knocking out power to more than 3 million.

• ‘Lesson learned’: Julie Anne San Jose apologizes for controversial church performance

Singer-actress Julie Anne San Jose apologizes after getting flak for her controversial performance inside a Catholic church in Occidental Mindoro. – Rappler.com