Experts: Manila Bay reclamation harms fishers, marine life| The wRap

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

• Manila Bay reclamation harms fishers, marine habitats, experts say

A government-backed study confirms the fears of fisherfolk and civil groups: Manila Bay reclamation projects harm fishing areas and marine ecosystems.

• Comelec disqualifies Quezon candidate for vote-buying

The Commission on Elections 1st Division disqualifies Quezon province congressional candidate Matt Erwin Florido, over an incident deemed by the poll body to have been vote-buying.

• Palestinian student released on bail as he challenges deportation from US

Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi was released from U.S. immigration custody on Wednesday, after a judge ruled he should be free on bail to challenge the Trump administration’s efforts to deport him over his participation in pro-Palestinian protests.

• NAIA security personnel barred from touching passengers’ passports

All security personnel of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA are no longer allowed to touch travelers’ passports.

• Joo rules 2025 Tour of Luzon with stunning 6-second gap; Pascual conquers Baguio

Korean cyclist Dae Yeong Joo emerges as champion of the 2025 Tour of Luzon after 1,074 kilometers and eight stages.-Rappler.com