Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:<br />-South Africa detects new COVID-19 variant, implications not yet clear<br />-Bong Go withdrawal of presidential bid imminent? Duterte to stay 'neutral'<br />-Michael Yang’s SC case ‘desperate attempt to distract’ Pharmally probe<br />-Quiboloy red-tags Leni, Isko, Pacquiao, Makabayan bloc <br />-Amid PATAFA rift, EJ Obiena receives offers from 'multiple' countries<br /><br />Get the full picture with Rappler+, join our community: https://rplr.co/JoinPlus