Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., presumptive president-elect, and his family are in Australia for a much-needed trip, his spokesperson Vic Rodriguez confirmed as the transition team continues its work at home, including completing their Cabinet.

Comelec Commissioner George Garcia said this is common practice among winning local candidates, as some of them would want to celebrate already. However, Garcia clarified that their oath should be what is stated under the constitution.

Sen. Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III said Tuesday that he prefers to be part of the minority in the upcoming Congress, adding he is not that interested in the current alliances being forged right now to join the Senate majority. 

In a briefing, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said the agency and local government units are now responding to the local transmission of the new Omicron sub-variant.

In a statement sent to reporters, the LTFRB said that around 200 applicants can be accommodated per day if an applicant only has one unit to enter for the TNVS application under its appointment system.

In a statement made Monday evening, the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Hong Kong said it registered a “record-breaking voter turnout rate” of 64.18% with 60,252 out of the 93,886 registered Filipino voters under its jurisdiction.

If he gets a seat in the Upper House, presumptive senator Raffy Tulfo said he will prioritize the decriminalization of libel to protect journalists, but added he will keep the civil liabilities. 

"Sensitive company information and operational details must not be disclosed publicly – even when factual and more so, if erroneous to prevent the spread of disinformation," Cebu Pacific wrote in its statement. 

The fight against the candidacy of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., now presumptive president-elect, has reached the country’s highest court.

Sen. Bong Go hailed the new graduates of the Philippine Military Academy and reminded them to stay committed in serving the country and protecting their fellow Filipinos as they enter the ranks of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.