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

• DOJ prosecutors won’t inhibit from Teves case

The Department of Justice prosecutors won’t inhibit from the investigation into the assassination of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo.

• Philippines borrows $1.14 billion from World Bank

Washington-based multilateral lender World Bank and the Philippine government sign four loan agreements totaling $1.14 billion. The breakdown of the deals includes $750 million from the Philippines First Sustainable Recovery Development Policy Loan.

• Marcos chosen adviser Gadon pitches ‘BBM movement’ to address nutrition woes

Larry Gadon, a lawyer suspended by the Supreme Court twice, says he would prioritize nutrition and job creation over dole outs as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s adviser for poverty alleviation.

• Putin confirms Russian pilots killed during aborted mutiny

President Vladimir Putin pays tribute to pilots who were killed during the failed weekend mutiny confirming reports that several planes were shot down by Yevgeny Prigozhin’s Wagner militia.

• Rappler columnist Ruben Nepales wins big at Southern California Journalism Awards 2023

Rappler’s Hollywood entertainment columnist Ruben Nepales bags a total of four accolades at the 65th Southern California Journalism Awards on Sunday, June 25 for stories published in his weekly Rappler column, Only IN Hollywood.

• Fantastic! Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse now open to AirBnb guests

Ready for a free vacation in Barbie’s world? Barbie’s Malibu DreamHouse is back on AirBnb and this time, Ken’s hosting! To celebrate the highly anticipated release of the upcoming film Barbie, Ken is offering fans a stay at the newly revamped Malibu DreamHouse in all its Ken-dom glory.

• Fil-Am magician Anna De Guzman gets 4 yes votes in ‘America’s Got Talent’

Filipino-American magician Anna de Guzman amazes the judges and audience members during her audition in the reality talent competition America’s Got Talent.

• Ricci Rivero confirms split with Andrea Brillantes; says they’re still on good terms

Ricci Rivero comments on his breakup with Andrea Brillantes, addressing third-party allegations and revealing why they initially decided to keep their split private. — Rappler.com