Pope Francis shows slight health improvement | The wRap

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

• Pope Francis, battling pneumonia, shows ‘slight improvement’

The Vatican says on Wednesday, February 19, Pope Francis, who is battling double pneumonia in the hospital, is in stable condition and showed ‘slight improvement’ based on blood test results. 

• Quiboloy’s video message was aired from jail without permission

A video message from alleged human trafficker and senatorial candidate Apollo Quiboloy is played during a gathering of his Kingdom of Jesus Christ supporters without court approval. 

• Another Marcos comms team change: Chavez resigns, Ruiz to take over

Cesar Chavez announces early Thursday, February 20 his resignation as Acting Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office, and former ABS-CBN News reporter Jay Ruiz will replace him. 

• Trump tells ‘dictator’ Zelenskyy to move fast or lose Ukraine 

U.S. President Donald Trump criticizes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling him a ‘dictator’ on Wednesday, February 19. 

• BINI tops local artists in The Official Philippines Chart

P-pop girl group BINI bags the Top Local Artist of the Year honor at the launch of The Official Philippines Chart on Wednesday, February 19, at the Clubhouse BGC at The Palace.-Rappler.com