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• DILG chief Abalos says ‘powerful syndicate’ behind P6.7-B shabu mess

Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos reveals a ‘powerful syndicate’ is said to be the brains behind the P6.7-B shabu mess hounding the Philippine National Police.

• Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes off Calatagan, Batangas

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes off Calatagan, Batangas, at 10:19 am on Thursday, June 15. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology warns damage and aftershocks are expected.

• Hong Kong protest anthem disappears from iTunes, Spotify, others as government seeks total ban

Versions of the pro-democracy protest anthem ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ are  unavailable on the iTunes Store, Spotify, KKBOX, Facebook, and Instagram’s Reels on Wednesday, June 14, after the government sought an injunction banning the song outright.

• ‘Last’ Beatles record to be released this year thanks to AI, Paul McCartney says

Paul McCartney says a ‘last’ Beatles song, featuring the voice of late member John Lennon, will be released this year thanks to the use of artificial intelligence.

• Filipino Roland Abante receives standing ovation in ‘America’s Got Talent’ audition

Filipino singer Roland Abante wows America’s Got Talent judges and audience members when he auditioned for the reality talent competition. 

• Song Joong-ki, Katy Louise Saunders welcome 1st child

South Korean star Song Joong-ki is now a dad! Joong-ki’s agency announces his wife, Katy Louise Saunders has given birth to a baby boy in Italy. 

• Andrea Brillantes says her heart’s okay: ‘Nagmahal ako nang totoo’

Following speculations that her relationship with basketball player Ricci Rivero has ended, Andrea Brillantes opens up on her current emotional state, saying her heart’s ‘okay.’ — Rappler.com