Protocols may bar Mary Jane Veloso’s immediate family reunion | The wRap

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

• ‘At least a hug’: Groups appeal for immediate family reunion once Mary Jane Veloso returns

Due to standard quarantine protocols for transferred prisoners, Mary Jane Veloso’s family may not be able to immediately greet her at the airport when she arrives after 14 years on Indonesian death row.

• Marcos ‘working’ to restore P12 billion in DepEd’s 2025 budget

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says on Monday, December 16, that the administration is working to reinstate the P12 billion cut from the 2025 budget of the Department of Education.

• Philippine Senate ratifies military access agreement with Japan

The Philippine Senate ratifies a reciprocal access agreement or RAA with Japan on Monday, December 16.

• Local hero spreads wings: UP icon JD Cagulangan heads to KBL’s Suwon

U.P. Fighting Maroon and Season 87 Finals MVP, JD Cagulangan signs with the Korean Basketball League’s Suwon KT Sonicboom on Monday, December 16.

• Eldrew Yulo caps impressive year with 8-gold sweep in Hong Kong tiff

Eldrew Yulo wins eight gold medals at the Chiu Wai Chung Cup junior division in Hong Kong contributing to the Philippines’ 25-gold sweep. -Rappler.com