Military chief: Prepare for possible Taiwan invasion | The wRap 

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

• Prepare for Taiwan invasion scenario, Brawner orders troops in Luzon

Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. orders soldiers assigned to the northernmost regions of the country to ‘start planning for actions in case there is an invasion of Taiwan.’

• Canadian court junks Iglesia ni Cristo defamation case vs CBC

A Canadian court dismisses a defamation case filed by the Iglesia ni Cristo against the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation or CBC over a 2018 series about alleged corruption in the church.

• Petition asks Supreme Court to push Congress to pass anti-dynasty bill

Various groups once again urge the Supreme Court to compel Congress to pass a measure that would prohibit political dynasties.

• France’s Le Pen barred from running for office for 5 years after graft conviction

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who is seen as the front-runner for the 2027 presidential elections, is convicted of embezzlement.

• ‘Leap of faith’: Obiena overcomes foggy conditions to win gold in Taiwan meet

Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena overcomes foggy conditions and cleared 5.50 meters to bag the gold medal in the Taiwan International Pole Vault Championship.-Rappler.com