Slain broadcaster’s kin: ‘Gunman’ needs vetting

Hi Edward, Here are the most important news that you need to know.     Slain broadcaster’s kin: ‘Gunman’ needs vetting The family of slain radio broadcaster Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa on Tuesday expressed “reservation” that the confessed assassin was the real killer and lawmakers said the police should ensure a tight case against those responsible for the killing.     Inquirer Plus offers FREE 30 day trial   XBB, XBC variants have reached PH The Omicron subvariant XBB and variant XBC have been detected in the country, with five fatalities from XBC so far. The recombined coronaviruses were actually detected from late August to September but had “different lineage assignments” at the time, an expert said.   CONFESSED ASSASSIN Joel Estorial, the confessed killer of broadcaster-vlogger Percival Mabasa, speaks to journalists on Tuesday as he sits between Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos and National Capital Region Police Office chief Brig. Gen Jonnel Estomo. —NIÑO JESUS ORBETA   LEARN MORE   Landslide buries 5 in Bukidnon town CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—Search teams are racing against time to find four people trapped in a landslide in Malitbog, Bukidnon, on Monday. Reports from police and local officials said a fifth person buried in the rocks and mud was found dead on Tuesday.      Opinion: Take up the slack The President needs to fully understand the gravity of the situation and start breathing down the necks of his economic managers who, over three months into the job, have yet to present a single, coherent, and workable action plan for the country.      JOIN US     © 2022 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe