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

• San Carlos Bishop calls for boycott of ‘Maid in Malacañang’

A Negros Occidental prelate calls for the boycott of controversial fiction film ‘Maid in Malacañang.’

• Car owners boo Velasco parking space bill; Lawmakers push probe on vaccine wastage

Several car owners in General Santos City protest a bill being pushed by Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco that seeks to make a parking space a requirement for car registration. Meantime, lawmakers call for each chamber to conduct a probe into the expiration of millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses.

• A man who led by example: How Ramos’ Cabinet officials remember him

The first night of the wake of former president Fidel V. Ramos reunites the men and women who served his Cabinet in the 1990s. All of their speeches had the common theme of missing a leader who led by example.

• Inflation eases in Metro Manila, regions feel pinch

Inflation continues to torment Filipino households, with the July figure rising to 6.4%. 

• Lady Gaga to star in ‘Joker’ sequel; Jared Leto, Kelsey Merrit spark dating rumours

Lady Gaga appears to confirm her casting in the upcoming movie sequel to the Oscar-winning psychological thriller ‘Joker.’ Meantime, Filipino model Kelsey Merritt and Hollywood star Jared Leto spark dating rumors after being spotted together on vacation in Italy. – Rappler.com

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