Enrile acquitted of plunder in pork barrel scam | The wRap

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

• Juan Ponce Enrile acquitted of plunder in pork barrel scam

Former Senate president and now chief presidential legal adviser Juan Ponce Enrile is acquitted of plunder in the pork barrel scam. Enrile’s chief-of-staff Jessica ‘Gigi’ Reyes and their co-accused Janet Lim Napoles are also acquitted.

• DFA cancels Alice Guo’s Philippine passport

The Department of Foreign Affairs confirms Friday, October 4, it canceled the Philippine passport of disgraced Bamban ex-Mayor Alice Guo. The cancellation took effect September 30.

• Leni Robredo announces Naga City mayor bid

Former Vice President Leni Robredo is running for Mayor of Naga City, her office officially announces on Instagram Friday, October 4.

• Abby Binay, Camille Villar run for the Senate

Abby Binay and Camille Villar, daughters of traditional politicians, are expanding their dynasties’ hold on national politics by running for the Senate.

• Bruce Springsteen backs Kamala Harris in latest celebrity endorsement

Rocker Bruce Springsteen endorses United States Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. – Rappler.com