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

• Marcos says he ‘cannot cooperate’ with ICC unless jurisdiction question answered

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says he ‘cannot see’ what the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court is even as the tribunal says it would move forward with its investigation into the drug war killings under former president Rodrigo Duterte.

• Close friends don’t point lasers at each other, Marcos tells China envoy

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had sharp words for Chinese Ambassador Huang Xillian when he summoned the envoy after China used a military-grade laser against the Philippine Coast Guard in the West Philippine Sea.

• DOJ ‘will not object’ if De Lima files habeas corpus plea 

Justice Secretary Boying Remulla says the Department of Justice ‘will not object’ if detained former senator Leila de Lima files a petition for the writ of habeas corpus.

• PNP imposes gun ban in Cotabato province over attacks on school kids

The Philippine National Police suspends gun permits and imposes a province-wide gun ban in Cotabato in response to a series of violent attacks.

• Lumpiang Shanghai among Taste Atlas’ best street foods

Lumpiang Shanghai maintains a spot on Taste Atlas’ list of best street foods in the world despite a significant fall from last year’s second place.

• LOOK: ‘Between Us’ cast coming to Manila

The lead stars of hit Thai BL series Between Us are coming to the Philippines for their first fan meeting. Media company Studio Wabi Sabi announces the show is bringing their Between Me and You fan meeting to the SM North EDSA Skydome on May 28.

• Stephen Speaks gets out of traffic violation in Manila by ‘bribing’ officer with selfie

Stephen Speaks, the acoustic act known for its hit ‘Passenger Seat,’ shares on Facebook that it was in a Grab ride that got pulled over after the driver apparently ran a red light. — Rappler.com