Here’s what we know so far about the two alleged middlemen in the fatal ambush of radio commentator Percy Lapid.

Alert Level 1 is still over Taal Volcano, state seismology bureau Phivolcs reminded the public Friday as it recommended the areas remain prohibited after nearly 20 eruptions were recorded in the area. 

The Supreme Court will hold oral arguments on the petition challenging the recently enacted law postponing the conduct of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections to October 2023 from December 2022.

"I am instructing the PNP to tighten surveillance on Joel Escorial after the incident with his contacts in Bilibid. Let's ensure his safety because he is the key to solving this case," said Abalos in a statement sent to reporters Friday.

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla says this is to allow for an impartial investigation on the death of a detainee at the New Bilibid Prison who is said to be one of two middlemen in the fatal ambush of radio commentator Percy Lapid.

In its latest weather bulletin issued 2 p.m. Friday, PAGASA said Obet is forecast to track generally westward until Saturday and its center is likely to pass over or very close to Batanes between Friday afternoon and evening.

Actor-turned-congressman Richard Gomez yesterday expressed his objection to the proposal to have foreign movies like Korean novelas banned in the country, saying this curtails one’s freedom to choose what to watch.

President Marcos has appointed two new associate justices of the Court of Appeals and one associate justice of the Court of Tax Appeals, the Supreme Court reported yesterday.

Tropical Depression Obet is expected to bring heavy rain over parts of Northern Luzon throughout the weekend, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said.

To streamline the arrival requirements for travelers, the government is adopting an electronic Arrival Card ( system in the country.