HEADS UP: Top News Stories You Need to Know Today, Sept. 22

Here’s a Heads Up from reportr on top news stories that you need to know today, Sept. 22:

NEWS YOU CAN USE

• What is whaling, the phishing scam that seeks to bait CEOs and those in high positions?
• How do you use GCash KKB to split the bill with your friends?
• Here’s the new SSS contribution payment scheme for the self-employed in the informal economy.

TRENDING NEWS

• Eraserheads drummer Raymund Marasigan has commented on abuse allegations against bandmate Marcus Adoro that have resurfaced ahead of their reunion concert in December.
• What is cheating? Adam Levine denied having an extramarital affair while admitting at the same time to “crossing the line”.

ESPORTS

• Does violence in video games bleed into the players’ real lives? Let’s talk about social learning.

NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Japan is easing visa and travel requirements for tourists as early as October, Kyodo News reported.
• President Bongbong Marcos addressed the UN General Assembly with a call to stop hate crimes against Asians.