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

• Lacson-Sotto want to be your ‘alternative’ candidates for 2022

Senators Panfilo Lacson and Vicente Sotto III see themselves as ‘alternative’ candidates in the 2022 elections, saying they do not see themselves as either opposition or administration bets.

• Duterte still won’t cooperate with ICC despite Supreme Court affirmation of Rome Statute

Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque on Thursday, July 22, says President Rodrigo Duterte will not cooperate with the International Criminal Court or ICC despite what the Supreme Court says.

• 12 new local cases of COVID-19 Delta variant detected in PH

The Department of Health logs 12 new local cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant Thursday, July 22. The Philippines now has 47 confirmed cases of  the Delta variant.

• PH sends home one coach from Tokyo Olympics after positive COVID-19 test

The Philippine Olympic Committee decides to send home one coach from the Tokyo Olympics delegation who tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, July 22.

• BTS appointed South Korean’s special envoy, to attend UN General Assembly

South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in appoints global pop icon BTS as ‘Special Presidential Envoy for Future Generations and Culture.’ This will be BTS’ third appearance before the UN General Assembly.  – Rappler.com