Philippines accepts Jakarta’s transfer proposal for Mary Jane Veloso | The wRap

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

• Philippines agrees to transfer proposal for prisoner Mary Jane Veloso, Indonesia says

The Philippines agrees to Jakarta’s proposed transfer procedure for repatriating Mary Jane Veloso who was sentenced to death for drug trafficking.

• Current job not enough: Underemployed Filipinos hit 6 million in October 2024

More Filipinos feel their existing jobs are insufficient as the underemployment rate rises to 12.6% in October 2024.

• Once again, Timor-Leste grants PH petition to extradite fugitive Arnie Teves

Timor-Leste once again grants the Philippine government’s request to extradite former congressman Arnie Teves.

• Trump Christmas ‘pooper’ figurine in ‘massive’ demand in Spain

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is once again the star of clay figurines caught with their pants down.

• Senate approves naturalization of Russian figure skater Alexander Korovin

The Philippine Skating Union will include Russian figure skater Alexander Korovin as a naturalized Filipino after his naturalization bill passed the Senate on December 3.

• ‘I was clueless’: Maris Racal breaks silence on cheating allegations with Anthony Jennings

Actress and singer Maris Racal speaks up about the alleged cheating controversy with co-star and love team partner Anthony Jennings. – Rappler.com