Marcos: support 11 senatorial candidates of Alyansa | The wRap

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

• Rappler Recap: Imee Marcos, Camille Villar skip Alyansa rally again as admin bets woo Laguna

President Ferdinand Marcos tells a crowd in an Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas rally in Laguna, support 11 candidates in his slate.

• Disinformation peddlers vs drug war victims may face charges

Human rights lawyer Kristina Conti says families of drug war victims are looking at pursuing legal cases against the “most vile” content posted online.

• Canadian PM Carney calls snap election, says Trump wants to break Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney calls for a snap election on April 28, saying he needs a strong mandate to deal with the threat posed by United States President Donald Trump.

• Pope Francis returns to Vatican after five weeks in hospital

Pope Francis returns to the Vatican after spending five weeks battling double pneumonia that became the most serious health crisis of his 12-year papacy.

• Amazing Alex: Eala stuns world No. 5 Madison Keys in Miami Open

Alex Eala claimed her biggest win as she defeated World number 5 and reigning Australian Open queen Madison Keys, 6-4, 6-2, to reach the round of 16 of the Miami Open on Sunday, March 23. -Rappler.com