Sandiganbayan suspends Marcoleta as senator | The wRap

Today’s headlines: Rodante Marcoleta, Erwin Tulfo, DFA

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

• Sandiganbayan suspends Marcoleta as senator over plunder case 

The anti-graft court Sandiganbayan 3rd Division suspends Senator Rodante Marcoleta from his position as senator due to his pending plunder case.

• Why did 3 SET senator-members favor Erwin Tulfo’s ouster? 

Why did Senator Erwin Tulfo share an illustration on Facebook depicting him being stabbed in the back by ‘Senators Padilla, Villar, and Pia’?

• Dubai visa scam leaves hundreds of OFWs in financial, legal woes 

Two alleged scammers flee the United Arab Emirates after pocketing 3.6-M UAE Dirham, or P61.7-M, from around 400 overseas Filipino workers.

• Lazaro summons China ambassador Jing, says it’s not his place to taunt PH officials

Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro summons Chinese ambassador Jing Quan.

• France counts the cost of worst unrest in years; Macron urges calm

French President Emmanuel Macron calls for calm after riots rocked France on Sunday, October 18, resulting in thousands arrested and significant property damage. – Rappler.com