Campaign period begins for local bets | The wRap

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

• Local campaign period kicks off for 2025 Philippine elections

More than 41,000 candidates vying for over 18,000 local positions officially start campaigning Friday, March 28.

• In Manila visit, Hegseth stresses deterrence ‘considering threats from communist Chinese’ 

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says on Friday, March 28, that deterrence is crucial in the Philippines and the region ‘considering the threats from the communist Chinese.’

• Dream run ends: Alex Eala falls to Jessica Pegula in Miami Open heartbreaker

Alex Eala’s dream run in the Miami Open ends with a tough 7-6, 5-7, 6-3 loss to world No. 4 Jessica Pegula in the semifinals.-Rappler.com