Imee Marcos withdraws from Alyansa Senate slate | The wRap

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

• Onse Alyansa? Imee Marcos exits admin Senate slate

Presidential sister and reelectionist senator Imee Marcos pulls out of her brother President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ‘s Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas.

• Can China grant asylum? Beijing says they didn’t get Duterte’s application 

Reacting to Philippine news reports that Duterte sought asylum in China but was rejected, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun says they have never received the application for asylum. 

• ‘Still on recess’: Escudero rejects House request to summon Sara Duterte 

Senate President Chiz Escudero rejects the request of House prosecutors to issue a writ of summons to Vice President Sara Duterte, which will direct her to respond to the verified impeachment complaint against her.

• Veteran lawyer Estelito Mendoza dies

Veteran lawyer Estelito ‘Titong’ Mendoza, who handled high-profile cases for former Philippine presidents, passed away on Wednesday, March 26. He was 95. 

• Pope Francis was so close to death that doctors considered ending treatment

Pope Francis came so close to death at one point during his 38-day stay in the hospital battling with pneumonia.-Rappler.com