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

• Philippines reports record-high 18,332 COVID-19 cases

The Philippine health department on Monday, August 23, logs 18,332 new cases of COVID-19, breaking the record of the highest one-day tally since the pandemic began.

• Deep cracks appear in Ortigas road, Phivolcs and OCD asked to investigate

Deep cracks appear along Topaz Road in Ortigas Center, Pasig City on Sunday, August 22, prompting authorities to close the street temporarily.

• Attacks on LGBTQ+ people disturb officials, advocates in Zamboanga

A video showing a group of young men attacking a gay man without any provocation in Zamboanga City goes viral on social media. Officials and organized rights advocates cry foul against what they say are increasing attacks on members of the LGBTQ+ community in the city.

• Red Velvet’s Joy, Crush now dating; BLACKPINK’s Lisa teases solo debut

It’s official: Red Velvet’s Joy and Crush are dating. Meanwhile, BLACKPINK’s Lisa is making her solo debut soon.

• Pacquiao apologizes anew after Ugas loss: ‘I hoped for a different outcome’

Philippine senator and boxer Manny Pacquiao thanks and apologizes to his fans after losing to Cuban Yordenis Ugas. His longtime coach, Freddie Roach, wants him to retire. – Rappler.com