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

• Majority of Filipinos unhappy with Marcos gov’t strategy vs inflation – Pulse Asia

A Pulse Asia survey says while President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. enjoys high approval and trust ratings, majority of Filipinos are unhappy with his strategy in reigning in rising prices.

• ICC prosecutor seeks rejection of PH appeal vs probe into drug war killings

International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan asks the court’s appeals chamber to reject the Philippine government’s plea opposing the ongoing probe.

• All Bilibid prisoners will be relocated to regions by 2028 – Catapang

Bureau of Corrections Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr. announces a plan to close down the BuCor compound in five years and all persons deprived of liberty or PDLs would be relocated to the regions by 2028.

• NPR to stop using Twitter after being labeled ‘state-affiliated media’

National Public Radio announces it will no longer post to its 52 official Twitter feeds, protesting the decision by Twitter to label the network ‘state-affiliated media’ – a term similar to being a propaganda arm of a country.

• Harry Potter series, another ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel coming to Max streaming service

Boy wizard Harry Potter is heading to streaming in a new series based on the beloved books by author J.K. Rowling. Warner Bros Discovery announces the series as part of its plans for the Max streaming service, which combines HBO Max and Discovery.

• Ticket prices, seat plan: Red Velvet’s ‘R to V’ concert in Manila and IVE’s ‘The Prom Queens’ concert in Manila

This is it, Filipino REVELUVs! Event organizer PULP Live World announces the ticket prices and seat plan for Red Velvet’s upcoming R to V concert in Manila. Event organizer DNM Entertainment also releases the ticket prices and seat plan for k-pop girl group IVE’s upcoming The Prom Queens fan concert.

• Prince Harry to attend Charles’ coronation; Meghan to stay in California

Britain’s Prince Harry will attend the Coronation next month of his father King Charles but his wife Meghan will remain in California with their children. The announcement ends speculation as to whether the king’s youngest son would attend. — Rappler.com