Mary Jane Veloso's father asks Marcos to keep her safe

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

Mary Jane Veloso’s father to Marcos: Keep her in a safe place

The father of Mary Jane Veloso, the Filipina on Indonesian death row about to be transferred to the Philippines, appeals to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.: please keep her safe from her illegal recruiter.

House detains VP Sara Duterte’s chief of staff

The House good government committee cites Vice President Sara Duterte’s chief of staff Zuleika Lopez in contempt. Lopez’ detention was also ordered due to her ‘undue interference in proceedings.’

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Gaza ceasefire

The United States on Wednesday, November 20, vetoed a UN Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Israel’s war in Gaza.

Pope to make late Italian millennial Carlo Acutis a saint in April 2025

Pope Francis is set to canonize Italian millennial Carlo Acutis in April 2025. On Wednesday, November 20, the Pope said Acutis will be made a saint during the weekend of April 25 to 27.

One Direction stars join mourners at Liam Payne’s funeral

Former members of One Direction attend the funeral of their bandmate Liam Payne on Wednesday, November 20, just over a month after the singer died at age 31.