Marcoleta faces plunder case | The wRap

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

• Ombudsman files plunder case vs Marcoleta over P75-M campaign donation 

The Office of the Ombudsman files a non-bailable plunder case against Senator Rodante Marcoleta due to questions about his P75-million campaign donations.

• Who will preside over Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial?

Senate President Win Gatchalian will preside over Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial when it opens Monday, July 6.

• Philippines, Canada elevate ties to strategic partnership 

The Philippines and Canada elevate bilateral ties to a strategic partnership as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney formalize ties during Marcos’ official visit to Vancouver.

• Why DOT tapped BINI to be a tourism ambassador for the Philippines 

The tourism department officially introduces P-pop group BINI as one of the country’s newest tourism ambassadors Friday, July 3.

• Alex Eala earns sweet revenge vs Maya Joint to extend Wimbledon run 

Alex Eala avenges one of the most heartbreaking defeats of her career as she advances to the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time. – Rappler.com