Iglesia ni Cristo endorses Marcos-Duterte | Evening wRap

Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Like in 2016, INC endorses Marcos Jr.-Duterte

Religious group Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) officially endorses Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte for president and vice president in the 2022 elections.

• Robredo thanks Cordillerans for resisting ‘Solid North’ tag: ‘Kahit mahirap, lumalaban’

Around 10,000 Cordillerans gather in Baguio City Monday, May 2, to show support for presidential bet Vice President Leni Robredo, resisting the ‘Solid North’ tag in a province considered to be the bailiwick of the Marcoses.

• Isko Moreno: No banning reporters, shutting down media outlets in my presidency

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, on World Press Freedom Day, promises he would not ban reporters from Malacañang nor order the closure of media firms if he wins the presidency on May 9.

• Duterte orders end of e-sabong operations

President Rodrigo Duterte says he will order the halt of online cockfighting. This, after initially hyping its economic benefits.

• The Met Gala 2022 red carpet looks

Top stars from Hollywood and personalities in the fashion industry gather Monday, May 2, for the annual Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. – Rappler.com