DOH refutes claims of an international health threat | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• DOH debunks claims of alleged international health concern

The Philippine health department says there is no truth to claims circulating on social media posts about an alleged international health concern.

• Marcos removes VP, past presidents from National Security Council

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. removes the Vice President and other former Philippine presidents from the National Security Council, through an Executive Order. 

• South Korean presidential guards prevent arrest of impeached Yoon after tense stand-off

South Korea’s presidential guards and military troops prevent the arrest of impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday January 3, in a tense six-hour stand-off at his compound in Seoul.

• Texas man who backed Islamic State acted alone in New Orleans attack, FBI says

The FBI confirms on Thursday, January 2 that the U.S. Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar who drove a truck into New Orleans’ crowd, declaring support for ISIS, only acted alone.

• ‘Beautiful goodbye’: Barbie Forteza confirms breakup with Jak Roberto

Actress Barbie Forteza confirms her breakup with her longtime boyfriend, actor Jak Roberto, on Thursday night, January 2.

• ‘Giant feat’: Carlos Yulo hailed 2024 PSA Athlete of the Year

Gymnastics superstar Carlos Yulo is given the 2024 Athlete of the Year honor by the Philippine Sportswriters Association or PSA. -Rappler.com