Bishop calls for unity among opposition groups | The wRap

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

• ‘Unite,’ Bishop Pabillo tells splintered opposition vs Marcos, Duterte

On the 39th anniversary of the EDSA revolution, Catholic Bishop Broderick Pabillo urges the country’s opposition groups to unite and shelve differences for the common good.

• Independent Senate bet Heidi Mendoza warns of bogus Facebook fundraiser

Senatorial candidate and former state audit commissioner Heidi Mendoza flags a fraudulent Facebook page that’s been scamming her supporters.

• Pope Francis in critical condition for 4th day running, but stable

The Vatican says Pope Francis, who’s battling double pneumonia, is still critical for the fourth consecutive day – but is stable. He also has not had any further respiratory crises.

• US lawmakers warn that China could use Musk to influence Trump

Bipartisan leaders of a US House panel on China warned on Tuesday that Beijing might try to influence Elon Musk to gain favorable US policies and that Washington should counter such efforts.

• Kris Aquino makes first public appearance after years

Kris Aquino made a brief public appearance on Tuesday, February 25, at PeopleAsia magazine’s People of the Year 2025 event, years after privately recovering from illness. -Rappler.com