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

• Marcos picks Sabin Aboitiz to head Private Sector Advisory Council

Aboitiz Group chief executive officer Sabin Aboitiz is chosen by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to lead and convene the private sector, to help the government meet its economic objectives.

• Bulatlat losing half its readers to ‘terror’ block, but judge says that’s not urgent

A Quezon City Regional Trial Court Judge denies Bulatlat’s request for a temporary restraining order, Wednesday, July 13. 

• Filipino nurse represents UK health workers to receive courage award from Queen

May Parsons, the Filipino nurse who administered the world’s first approved COVID-19 vaccine outside of clinical trials, receives the George Cross award from Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday, July 13, Manila time.

• Sri Lankan president flees country before he was due to step down

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees the country for the Maldives on Wednesday, July 13, sources tell Reuters. 

• Agatha Uvero accuses PBA player Paul Desiderio of physical, emotional abuse

Former UAAP courtside reporter Agatha Uvero accuses her ex-partner, PBA player Paul Desiderio, of physical and emotional abuse on Wednesday, July 13. – Rappler.com

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