Bulacan residents cite water as top issue | The wRap

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

• Since Villars’ PrimeWater took over, Bulacan residents suffering for years

Rappler asks attendees in a Bulacan Alyansa campaign rally what their pressing issues are and the resounding consensus is: bad water service and high costs.

• Philippines says it voiced South China Sea concerns during ASEAN-China negotiations

The Philippines voices its concerns on the South China Sea during negotiations between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and China for a code of conduct in those waters.

• Pope Francis makes brief appearance after Palm Sunday service

Pope Francis makes a brief appearance at the end of a Palm Sunday service in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, April 13.

• ‘Beyond expectation’: BTS’ J-Hope promises Manila return

BTS Member J-Hope electrifies the Manila crowd in his ‘Hope on the Stage’ concert and promises to come back.-Rappler.com