Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
• Murder of OFW in Kuwait sparks outrage in Cagayan de Oro, calls for House probe
• Long journey yet: Afghans seeking US resettlement arrive in Philippines
• Canada PM Trudeau to announce resignation as early as Monday, Globe and Mail reports
• LIST: Winners, Golden Globes 2025
• Eraserheads movie to hit cinemas nationwide in March
https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/january-6-2025/
• Murder of OFW in Kuwait sparks outrage in Cagayan de Oro, calls for House probe
• Long journey yet: Afghans seeking US resettlement arrive in Philippines
• Canada PM Trudeau to announce resignation as early as Monday, Globe and Mail reports
• LIST: Winners, Golden Globes 2025
• Eraserheads movie to hit cinemas nationwide in March
https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/january-6-2025/
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00:00Today on Rappler
00:12The death of an OFW in Kuwait triggers calls for a probe
00:16Afghans seeking resettlement in the U.S. arrive in the Philippines
00:20Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will reportedly resign as the leader of Canada's Liberal Party
00:25Wicked director John Chu says art is important in the time of pessimism
00:29And the Eraserheads movie is coming to Philippine cinemas in March
00:35The murder of 35-year-old domestic helper Daphne Nakalaban in Kuwait sparks outrage in Cagayan de Oro
00:41Her death triggers calls for a congressional inquiry into the safety of overseas Filipino workers, or OFWs, in the Gulf state
00:48Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez calls for an investigation into Nakalaban's death, pointing to previous cases of violence against OFWs in Kuwait
00:56Nakalaban, who had been planning to return to Mindanao for the holidays, went missing in late November
01:02Her decomposing remains were found in a garden in Kuwait on New Year's Eve
01:06The suspects reportedly surrendered to authorities with the help of a relative
01:10But the Department of Foreign Affairs has not yet disclosed their names, leaving key details of the case unclear
01:15Cagayan de Oro-based Mindanao Gold Star Daily reports that Kuwaiti authorities are preparing to charge a couple for Nakalaban's death
01:23The Department of Foreign Affairs, or DFA, confirms Afghan nationals seeking special immigrant visas, or SIVs, to resettle in the United States arrived in the Philippines on Monday, January 6
01:34This follows years of negotiations with the families having faced significant risks living in Afghanistan
01:39A maximum of 300 Afghan nationals will stay in a secure, undisclosed location in the Philippines as part of the SIV program
01:46Their stay, including housing and security, is fully funded by the U.S. government
01:51They are restricted to the facility except for two trips
01:53One for visa interviews at the U.S. Embassy in Manila, and another for their flight to the United States
01:59The program will last 100 days, with all applicants expected to depart the Philippines by March 2025
02:05Each Afghan can stay for a maximum of 59 days, and if their SIVs are not processed within 50 days, they must leave the Philippines
02:13The Globe and Mail reports on Sunday, January 6, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party
02:22Citing three sources, The Globe and Mail says that while it is unsure of the exact timing, it anticipates Trudeau will announce his resignation before a crucial national caucus meeting on Wednesday
02:31It is unclear whether Trudeau will leave immediately or stay on as prime minister until a new leader is chosen
02:37His departure leaves the party without a permanent leader ahead of a national election, which must occur by late October, where polls suggest the Liberals will struggle against the Conservatives
02:46Discussions have taken place about Finance Minister Dominic Leblanc stepping in as interim leader
02:51However, this would be complicated if Leblanc intends to run for permanent leadership
02:57FX Shogun wins the prestigious Best Drama Television Series award at the 82nd Golden Globes
03:03Shogun also wins Best Female and Male Acting awards, with Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada winning for the first time
03:09Hacks claims two awards, including Best Comedy Win and Best Female Actor in Comedy for Jean Smart as stand-up comedian Debra Vance
03:16Meantime, Zoe Saldana wins Best Supporting Female Actor for her role as lawyer Rita Moracastro in the film Amelia Perez
03:24The film runs away with double Best Picture awards, in non-English, and in a musical or comedy
03:29Demi Moore bags Best Female Actor in a Musical or Comedy for The Substance
03:33Meanwhile, Wicked bags the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Award
03:37Director Jon Chu says,
03:54Chu also dedicates the award to the fans who went to movie theaters with friends and families
03:59Maybe we're a little bit Elphaba inside of us
04:01That maybe we have that courage and that strength to not give up, but to rise up
04:08And take the road off the yellow brick road, and maybe discover we can fly
04:15Eraserhead's combo on the run is set to hit Philippine theaters nationwide from March 21 to 23
04:21The movie traces the iconic OPM band's journey from the breakup to the challenges the members overcame in staging their 2022 reunion
04:28Directed by Maria Dayan Ventura, the film tells the band's history, complex relationships, and its impact on Filipino culture
04:35Ventura describes the film as a deconstruction of the band's mythology, emphasizing the candidness and openness of the members during interviews
04:42The Filipino-American filmmaker says she was fortunate to witness the band members opening up about their genuine thoughts
04:48The film, which took several years to complete, involved over 30 reshoots and 58 versions
04:53Ventura also admits that completing the film was both physically and emotionally challenging
04:59And that's today's wrap! I'm Julian Sirineos, thank you for watching!
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