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• House passes Maharlika fund bill after Marcos certifies it as urgent

The bill seeking to create the Maharlika wealth fund hurdles the House of Representatives Thursday, December 15. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. certifies the proposal as urgent. 

• Comelec disqualifies Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba over election spending ban

The Commission on Elections Second Division disqualifies Manuel Mamba from the Cagayan gubernatorial race he won in May 2022.

• Elon Musk sells Tesla shares worth $3.58 billion

Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk sells $3.58 billion worth of shares in the electric-vehicle maker this week. This brings the total Tesla stocks sold by the billionaire to nearly $40 billion over the past year.

• Ateneo exacts revenge on UP, forces do-or-die UAAP finals Game 3

The Ateneo Blue Eagles survives the UP Fighting Maroons in a 65-55 win in the UAAP Season 85 finals Game 2 to force a do-or-die Game 3 on Wednesday, December 14 at the Araneta Coliseum.

• Nico Bolzico teases birth of 2nd baby with Solenn Heussaff

Celebrity couple Solenn Heussaff and Nico Bolzico appears to have welcomed their second baby. In a video posted on December 14, Nico jokingly teases the birth of their second daughter as he announces the advancement of his home country Argentina in the FIFA World Cup.

• ‘It’s been a fun ride’: Henry Cavill is not returning as Superman

Henry Cavill is hanging up his cape. The actor confirms he will not be reprising his role as Superman.

• BTS’ Suga to reportedly enlist in military as social service agent

South Korean media reports BTS’ Suga will be the second member of the K-Pop boy group to enlist in the military. — Rappler.com