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

• Bohol, Dinagat, Surigao del Norte unlikely to have electricity before 2021 ends

The provinces of Bohol, Dinagat Islands, and Surigao del Norte are unlikely to have electricity by year-end after the devastation caused by Typhoon Odette, international name Rai. The energy department says it is difficult to say when exactly power will resume in those areas.

• Comelec summons Marcos again, this time over 3 disqualification cases

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) summons late dictator’s son Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. over three more petitions against his 2022 presidential bid. The preliminary conferences of the said cases are set on January 7, 2022.

• Now-dominant Omicron variant drives surge in COVID-19 cases across US

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says on Monday, December 20, the Omicron variant now accounts for 73% of US coronavirus infections. Around the world, many nations are on high alert days ahead of the celebrations.

• Steph Curry puts up 30 as Warriors dump Kings

Stephen Curry scores a game-high 30 points on Monday night, December 20, for the Golden State Warriors to outlast the Sacramento Kings 113-98 in San Francisco. Meantime, the NBA postpones more games because of a recent wave of new COVID-19 cases.

• ‘We’re family’: ‘Harry Potter’ cast gets emotional in ‘Return to Hogwarts’ trailer

HBO Max releases Monday, December 20, the first trailer for ‘Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.’ This is the highly-anticipated special which reunites the actors and filmmakers of the blockbuster franchise. – Rappler.com