Harry Roque likely falsified immigration documents – BI

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

• Why did Harry Roque run to UAE unnoticed?

Immigration chief Joel Viado says Harry Roque did not leave the country via formal channels. Viado adds, “He most probably falsified immigration clearances to be accepted by his destination country.”

• Marcos dines with congressmen for Christmas amid Sara impeachment drama 

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes hundreds of lawmakers in Malacañang Wednesday night, December 4, for a ‘Christmas fellowship.’

• Search for abducted American shifts from rescue to recovery effort

The search for abducted American YouTuber Elliot Eastman turns into a recovery effort as investigators say it is increasingly unlikely he’s still alive.

• French government felled in no-confidence vote, deepening political crisis 

French lawmakers pass a no-confidence vote against the government on Wednesday, December 4.

• Amnesty report says Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza

Amnesty International accuses Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in a report released on Thursday, December 5.