Today’s headlines: Supreme Court, Gibo Teodoro, Alex Eala

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

All five Supreme Court associate justices aspiring to become the country’s next chief justice make it to the Judicial and Bar Council’s shortlist.

Philippines Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro snubs the welcoming event of China’s defense attaché to Manila Senior Captain Yang Lei.

Department of Agriculture spokesman Arnel de Mesa says the weakening peso will push up prices of imports such as rice, fertilizer, and other farm goods.

Benjamin Netanyahu will likely remain as Israel’s caretaker prime minister after unexpectedly strong backing among Jewish voters.

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala pulled off a thrilling win over Australia’s Talia Gibson, 4-6, 6-2, 6-0, in the Toray Pan Pacific Open round of 16 match in Tokyo, Japan, on Wednesday, October 28. – Rappler.com