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

• Executive Secretary Vic Rodriguez dismisses resignation rumors

Malacañang denies reports that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Executive Secretary Vic Rodriguez has resigned. Rodriguez, who is a long-time Marcos aide, is also quick to shut down the rumors.

• YouTuber encouraging child sex abuse continues to evade authorities – PNP

A YouTuber flagged for encouraging grooming minors continues to evade the authorities’ operations, the Philippine National Police Anti-cybercrime Group says on Thursday, July 21. 

• Philippines studying government-to-government fertilizer deal with China, Indonesia, UAE

The agriculture department is looking to make an “urgent” purchase of fertilizer from another government – a move intended to give farmers access to cheaper fertilizer than what is currently available.

• Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms, working in isolation

Joe Biden, the oldest person ever to serve as president of the United States, tests positive for COVID-19.

• Kim Seon-ho gets emotional as he apologizes anew for abortion controversy

Kim Seon-ho gets emotional as he apologizes to his fans yet again for his involvement in an abortion controversy in 2021. – Rappler.com

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