Biden: US commitment to PH defense is “ironclad” | The wRap

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

• Biden: ‘Any attack on Filipino aircraft, vessels, armed forces will invoke our Mutual Defense Treaty’

U.S. President Joe Biden reiterates his country’s ‘ironclad’ defense commitment to the Philippines, days after China’s ‘dangerous maneuvers’ led to collisions with Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea.

• QC police sue person who shared viral ‘VIP’ Commonwealth traffic video

The Quezon City Police District file a complaint against a man accused of uploading the viral video of cops stopping traffic along Commonwealth Avenue, allegedly for Vice President Sara Duterte.

• 74% of viral X disinformation on Israel-Hamas war came from ‘verified’ accounts – report

A report says ‘verified’ accounts on X are superspreaders of disinformation about the Israel-Hamas war.

• 3 Filipinos remain in Gaza City; 1 still feared a Hamas hostage

The Department of Foreign Affairs says at least three Filipinos remain in Gaza City, even as Israeli attacks on the Palestinian enclave intensify.

•  Marcos doubles Asian Games cash bonus; Gilas players get P1 million each

After a historic Asian Games run by national team stars, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. doubles the cash incentive of the Filipino medalists.

• Vice Ganda criticizes Philippine Airlines for response to delayed, overbooked flight

It’s Showtime host Vice Ganda airs his frustrations against Philippine Airlines on X, after his flight back to Manila was delayed and overbooked. 

• ‘Modern Family’ stars reunite at Sofia Vergara’s home

Some members of the Modern Family cast get together for a mini reunion! Sofia Vergara posts some snaps of her and her co-stars hanging out at her home, calling them ‘some of my favorite people in the world.’ — Rappler.com