Marcos: Zaldy Co’s passport canceled | The wRap

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

• After Co’s passport canceled, Marcos orders DFA, PNP: Track down Zaldy  

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. orders authorities to track down resigned lawmaker Zaldy Co, whose passport is now canceled.

• DOJ to file kidnapping with homicide case vs Atong Ang, others

The Department of Justice announces on Tuesday, December 9, it will file two kidnapping cases against gaming tycoon Charlie ‘Atong’ Ang and 24 others in relation to the missing sabungeros case.

• 27% of Grade 5 students in PH have ‘very low’ reading proficiency, 16% in math

Some Grade 5 students in the Philippines continue to have ‘very low proficiency’ in reading and mathematics. This, according to a learning assessment program conducted in Southeast Asia.

• Cambodia withdraws from Thailand SEA Games over ‘safety concerns’

Cambodia pulls out of the 2025 Southeast Asian Games on Wednesday, December 10, citing ‘safety reasons’ with the escalation of border conflicts with host Thailand.

• PH flag bearer Alex Eala staying in the moment ahead of SEA Games golden quest

Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala and volleyball star Bryan Bagunas lead the Philippine delegation as flag bearers at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games opening ceremony in Thailand. —Rappler.com