OFW rights group: Justice for slain Filipina in Kuwait | The wRap

Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• OFW rights group calls for justice for slain Filipina in Kuwait

Overseas worker rights group Migrante calls for justice for Filipino domestic worker Jullebee Ranara, whose burnt remains were found in the desert in Kuwait.

• BuCor official Zulueta still a no-show in probe into Percy Lapid’s death

Bureau of Corrections superintendent Ricardo Zulueta is still a no-show during the continuation of the preliminary investigation into the death of broadcaster Percy Lapid.

• Leonen: No-contact apprehension causes ‘wealth transfer’ from drivers to LGUs

Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen questions whether the no contact apprehension policy or NCAP will result in an unjust ‘transfer of wealth.’

• New Zealand’s Chris Hipkins sworn in as prime minister

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is sworn in as New Zealand’s prime minister, following the resignation of outgoing Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern last week.

• Multiverse adventure ‘Everything Everywhere’ leads Oscar nominations

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces nominations for the 2023 Oscars. Michelle Yeoh makes history as the first Asian actress to be nominated for the Best Actress Oscar in the Academy’s 95 years.

• Precious Paula Nicole is heading to DragCon LA

From the United Kingdom to Los Angeles! Drag Race Philippines’ season 1 winner Precious Paula Nicole will be one of the performers for RuPaul’s DragCon in Los Angeles, USA. 

• ‘A hell of a journey’: Panic! At The Disco disbands

After nearly two decades, Panic! At The Disco is disbanding. Frontman Brendon Urie makes the announcement in an Instagram post explaining he will be focusing more on his family as he and his wife Sarah are expecting their first child. — Rappler.com