Duterte-Carpio backs Moreno's return to political race, as reported by The wRap.
In the political landscape of the Philippines, Vice President Sara Duterte has endorsed Isko Moreno in his bid to secure another term as the Mayor of Manila. The Aksyon Demokratiko party has thrown its support behind Moreno, who is running for the position once more.
Meanwhile, in the world of faith, Pope Francis passed away suddenly and quickly on Monday morning. His death was unexpected, and there were no medical interventions that could have saved his life, according to Sergio Alfieri, the head of Pope Francis' medical team. Alfieri further stated that the Pope died without suffering.
In local politics, the Commission on Elections has exempted the P20 per kilo rice program of the Department of Agriculture from the election spending ban. This move is expected to provide relief to many Filipino families during the election period.
Controversy has arisen as Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas Senate bets have made claims suggesting that Beijing wants to control Philippine politics through Congress in the 2025 elections. These claims, however, have not been substantiated.
In other news, Isko Moreno continues to garner support for his mayoral bid, with his endorsement by Sara Duterte adding significant momentum to his campaign. The Vice President's backing is likely to boost Moreno's chances in the upcoming elections.
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