Rape-slay convict Antonio Sanchez: For early release or not? | Evening wRap

Today on Rappler:

• Antonio Sanchez of 1993 UPLB rape-murder case to get out soon – DOJ

The justice department says convicted rapist and murderer Antonio Sanchez may get out of the state penitentiary soon because of a reduced prison term.

• DOH upholds permanent ban of Dengvaxia

The Department of Health or DOH permanently revokes the certificates of product registration or CPRs of the Dengvaxia anti-dengue vaccine because of manufacturer Sanofi Pasteur’s failure to submit post-approval requirements.

• Sotto says SOGIE bill has ‘no chance’ of passing Senate

Senate President Tito Sotto says the sexual orientation and gender identity and expression or SOGIE equality bill has ‘no chance’ of passing the Senate.

• Facebook hiring journalists to curate its new News Tab

Facebook confirms plans for a News Tab which will be edited by seasoned journalists, after a longstanding practice of letting algorithms dictate a user’s experience.

• Forest fires in Brazil surge as deforestation accelerates

Official data show forest fires in Brazil surged as President Jair Bolsonaro faces growing criticism over rampant destruction of the Amazon.

– Rappler.com