Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• US senators renew calls for De Lima’s ‘immediate’ release

Several lawmakers from the United States Senate once again call on the Philippine government to release detained Philippine opposition Senator Leila de Lima. 

• UCCP bishops: Leni-Kiko tandem is ‘best choice’ for Filipinos

The Leni Robredo-Kiko Pangilinan ticket receives another religious endorsement just days before the May 9 polls – this time from one of the country’s largest Protestant churches.

• Leody De Guzman says there’s no hope with rich, famous candidates

Labor leader and presidential candidate Leody de Guzman, during his miting de avance in Quezon Memorial Circle on Wednesday, May 4, hits anew his so-called ‘elitist politicians.’ 

• After Palparan interview, moms of disappeared students seek SMNI suspension

The mothers of disappeared students file a complaint with the NTC seeking to suspend or revoke the principal license and impose a cease and desist order against the Apollo Quiboloy-owned SMNI. 

• BTS tease comeback anthology album, ‘Proof’

BTS is set for a comeback in June with the release of their upcoming album ‘Proof.’ – Rappler.com