Año: Be ‘cautious’ of recruitment for Chinese spying | The wRap

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

• Año urges ‘caution’ over job offers, as PH probe into Chinese spy efforts continue

National Security Adviser Eduardo Año calls on Filipinos, especially those in government, to be ‘cautious’ of job offers that Chinese nationals use as a means to recruit spies. Rappler reported on three Filipinos who sent sensitive national defense and security information plans to Chinese nationals.

• Bong Suntay faces complaint at Ombudsman over remarks on Anne Curtis

More women’s groups file an ethics complaint against Quezon City congressman Bong Suntay, a few days before International Women’s Day. Nine complainants from groups jointly submit a complaint affidavit at the Office of the Ombudsman on Friday, March 6.

• Trump fires homeland secretary after storm over shootings, spending

US President Donald Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Thursday, March 5, after months of controversy. During congressional hearings this week, Democrats and some Republicans criticized Noem for her approach to immigration enforcement.

• Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai will not appeal outcome in security case

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai will not appeal his conviction and 20-year jail term for collusion with foreign forces and sedition. A member of his domestic legal team says there are ‘clear and definitive instructions not to lodge an appeal against conviction or sentence’ but gave no reason for the decision.

• Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of DUI

Singer Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night, March 5, in Ventura County, California, on suspicion of driving under the influence. California Highway Patrol says Spears was alone in the vehicle, and she ‘showed signs of impairment’ due to the influence of a combination of alcohol and drugs. – Rappler.com