Sara Duterte directed to answer House’s impeachment complaints | The wRap

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

• House committee directs VP Sara Duterte to answer impeachment complaints

The House justice committee serves Vice President Sara Duterte a notice to respond to the impeachment complaints against her within 10 days. Failure to respond within the period is considered a general denial to allegations in the complaints.

• Malacañang tells gov’t workers: Protect sensitive info

Malacañang reminds government workers to be ‘careful and critical’ after at least three Filipinos were found to be handing over sensitive information to Chinese nationals.

• Trillanes files complaint vs 18 ‘ex-marines,’ personalities who alleged ICC bribery

Former senator Sonny Trillanes files a criminal complaint against 18 alleged ‘ex-marines’ and others who claimed the ICC received bribes. He files a perjury complaint due to what he calls ‘their false testimonies.’

• House OKs ethics probe into Bong Suntay’s remarks vs Anne Curtis

The House of Representatives will investigate the lewd remarks of Deputy Minority Leader Bong Suntay against actress Anne Curtis.

• Top Vatican cardinal calls US-Israeli strikes ‘truly alarming’

The Vatican’s top diplomat criticizes the war on Iran, saying nations do not have the right to launch so-called ‘preventive wars.’ – Rappler.com