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• Duterte discusses Xi meeting, gives ‘good advice’ to Marcos in Palace visit

Former president Rodrigo Duterte pays a visit to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to discuss his recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and ‘other issues.’

• Up to P1.5 billion spent on online political influencers for 2022 PH elections – study

A new study finds an estimated P600 million to P1.5 billion was spent on online political influencers who campaigned for presidential and vice presidential candidates for the 2022 Philippine national elections.

• Bulacan governor says Bustos Dam one cause of intense flooding in province

Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando says the water released from Bustos Dam contributed to the intense flooding in Bulacan.

• Canada PM Trudeau and wife Sophie separate after 18 years of marriage

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie announce their separation marking the end of the couple’s 18-year high-profile marriage.

• House confirms approving Arjo Atayde’s Europe trip, says it’s out of his own pocket

The House of Representatives confirms actor-lawmaker Arjo Atayde would be traveling to European countries in his capacity as a congressional official but adds he will shoulder the cost of the trip.

• BTS’ Jimin, Jungkook solo releases set Guinness World Records

BTS members continue to break more records even in their solo careers as members Jimin and Jungkook achieve new milestones with their respective solo debuts.

• Confirmed! BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Ahn Bo-hyun are dating

It’s official: South Korean actor Ahn Bo-hyun and BLACKPINK member Jisoo are in a relationship.