HEADS UP: What Last Women Standing Leni and Sara Mean for Politics (Jan. 21)

Here’s a Heads Up from reportr on news you need to know today, Jan. 21:

POLITICS EXPLAINED

• Will women be the last men standing in the May 9 elections? Leni Robredo and Sara Duterte represent two narratives for women in Philippine politics.

ELECTION NEWS

• On ANC, Robredo confronted the question: What if you lose in the May 9 presidential election?
• The tandem of Bongbong Marcos and Sara Duterte have endorsed 10 candidates for senator.

TRENDING NEWS

• An 80-year-old man was jailed in Asingan, Pangasinan for allegedly stealing mangoes from a tree in his neighbor’s backyard. He claims the tree is his. What does the law say?
• Modern day witches are enchanting TikTok with spells and charms. You can look them up via the hashtag #WitchTok.

NEWS YOU CAN USE

• Here’s how you can take lagundi to help relieve mild symptoms of COVID-19.
• Don’t fall for ‘Vaccination Exemption Cards’ that are being peddled on social media. The DILG says there’s no such thing.
• Here’s your guide to getting a COVID booster at select pharmacies in Metro Manila.
• Here’s how you can overcome your anxiety over going to the gym so that you can start (or restart) your fitness journey.

WHAT’S NEXT

• Instagram is testing a subscription service for creators to retain social media stars on the platform, instead of losing them to rivals such as TikTok.

NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Should he seek reelection, U.S. President Joe Biden said Vice President Kamala Harris would be his running mate.
• Japan has reimposed coronavirus restrictions to cap the omicron surge.