HEADS UP: Here are the 2022 Election News You Need to Know

Here’s a Heads Up from reportr on news you need to know today, Sept. 9:

QUARANTINE NEWS

• Churches cancelled in-person masses yesterday to comply with the last-minute decision of the IATF to prolong the MECQ. Their announcements captured the internet’s mood.
• Food and beverage businessmen also vented their frustration as the sudden decision to prolong a ban on indoor and al-fresco dining wasted preparations.

TRENDING NEWS

• The OG host of “Blue’s Clues”, Steve, broke his silence on why he left the show, driving the internet to tears as his struggles mirrored those of millennials who grew up with the Nickelodeon hit.
• An elementary school in Valenzuela has named Grade 1 sections after vaccines to mark the era of COVID.

2022 ELECTIONS

• Here’s what to expect if you plan to register to vote during the MECQ.
• Manila Mayor Isko Moreno appealed for medicine from President Rodrigo Duterte for his city, saying now isn't the time for politicking.
• As expected, a faction of the PDP-Laban party endorsed the candidacies of Sen. Bong Go for president and President Rodrigo Duterte as vice president.
• The Lacson-Sotto ticket launched yesterday with second-time presidential candidate Sen. Panfilo Lacson saying the country needs leaders who practice what they preach.
• Former Sen. Bongbong Marcos said he’s close to deciding on his plans for next year’s vote. Asked about running against Vice President Leni Robredo, he said he’s ready.
• Comelec will test internet voting this weekend. If successful, it could be recommended for implementation as early as the 2025 midterm elections.

NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Tropical Storm Jolina drenched Southern Luzon yesterday as Typhoon Kiko gathered strength while moving closer to extreme northern Luzon.
• With the DOH under fire, President Rodrigo Duterte told the nation in a taped address: there’s no corruption in government.
• The Philippines will raise its vaccination target to 90% of the population for herd immunity.
• The DOTr has extended free train rides for APORs to Sept. 15, or until the end of the extended MECQ.
• Cebu Pacific offered several options for passengers whose flights will be affected by the extended MECQ.
• Britney Spears’ father has asked the court to end her conservatorship, bringing her closer to freedom.
• In a world’s first, El Salvador has recognized bitcoin as legal tender.