Today’s headlines: Sandro Marcos, DSWD, Pope Leo XIV

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

House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos leaves Partido Federal, his father President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s party, and joins Lakas CMD.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development may distribute water filtration kits to communities vulnerable to El Niño and possible water shortages.

Senate finance committee chairperson JV Ejercito flags significant cuts to preventive health programs and infrastructure projects in the P7.2-trillion 2027 general appropriations bill.

Economist Cielo Magno announces she will run for senator in the 2028 elections. 

Pope Leo is back on his feet, walking in his hospital room, and eating normally. – Rappler.com