HEADS UP: Top News Stories You Need to Know Today, May 9

Here’s a Heads Up from reportr on the top news stories that you need to know today, May 9:

ONE FINAL PUSH

• Presidential candidate Leni Robredo told some 780,000 supporters in Makati to never lose hope and believe that nothing is impossible.
• Frontrunner Bongbong Marcos pushed for “unity” until the end during his miting de avance in Paranaque
• Sen. Panfilo Lacson called for a “silent revolution” on May 9.
• Manila Mayor Isko Moreno sought a break from big name politics, offering himself as an alternative.
• Vice presidential candidate Kiko Pangilinan believes that when it comes to the second highest position in the land, the “last man standing is a farmer.”
• Kakampink children of Marcos supporters said they choose to embrace their parents with radical love, as Robredo calls it.
• As the pink high from the campaign wanes, Robredo supporters confront possible defeat on May 9.
• Robredo’s rally was big on star power. Here’s a recap of who graced the stage.
• Senatorial candidate Robin Padilla told Marcos supporters to guard their votes, even if they have to skip sleep. Here’s what transpired during the BBM-Sara miting de avance.
• What does Megastar Sharon Cuneta think about being the country’s second lady?
• Facebook “Marites” Xian Gaza has expressed his support for Robredo’s candidacy.
• No, senatorial candidate Neri Colmenares and Makabayan Bloc party-list groups are not disqualified from the elections, Comelec said.

MITING DE AVANCE FULL SPEECHES

• Presidential candidate Leni Robredo’s miting de avance speech.
• Presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos’ miting de avance speech.
• Presidential candidate Panfilo Lacson’s miting de avance speech.
• Vice presidential candidate Kiko Pangilinan’s miting de avance speech.
• Vice presidential candidate Sara Duterte’s miting de avance speech.

LIFE KIT

• Feeling anxious over the elections? Here’s what you can do if your candidate doesn’t win.

NEWS YOU CAN USE

• Here’s how to report vote-buying incidents to the Comelec.
• Here’s how you can spot and report election-related offenses, courtesy of Lawyers for Leni.
• Go out and vote today and enjoy these promos and discounts from your favorite restaurants.

NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Apple, Google, and Microsoft are looking at replacing passwords with a more secure way to access accounts or devices, such as biometrics.
• The COVID-19 pandemic killed around 15 million people worldwide in 2020 and 2021, the WHO estimated.