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• Marcos: I only consult the First Lady on legal, not policy matters

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says his wife, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, has no role in policy-making and is only consulted for ‘legal’ matters.

• Marcos defends cost of foreign trips: It’s about return on investment

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. defends his frequent travels, saying to ‘look at the expenses as return on investment.’

• Marcos wants Erwin Tulfo to stay in admin

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says he hopes to keep bypassed Department of Social Welfare and Development secretary Erwin Tulfo in his administration.

• WHO investigating links between cough syrup deaths, considers advice for parents

A Reuters source says the World Health Organization is investigating if there is a connection between manufacturers whose contaminated cough syrups are linked to the deaths of more than 300 children in three countries.

• Filipino US shooting victim was dedicated father who loved to dance

The family of California massacre victim Valentino Alvero honors him as a ‘loving’ and ‘dedicated’ grandfather, father, son, and uncle.

• Catriona Gray recreates her Lava Walk at Ne-Yo’s Manila concert

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray has a major fangirl moment when she reunites with American R&B artist Ne-Yo.

• Korean rapper B.I. to hold Manila concert in March

South Korean singer-rapper B.I. is set to perform in Manila for a concert on March 5. — Rappler.com