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

• Martin-Sara Duterte rift: House leaders back Romualdez, decry ‘political bickering’

Leaders from the House of Representatives come to Speaker Martin Romualdez’s defense, amid Vice President Sara Duterte’s comments which seemingly take a swipe at the speaker.

• Leila de Lima after her bail denial: ‘I cannot and will not lose hope’

Former senator Leila de Lima calls the denial of her petition for bail ‘most unfortunate’ but says she will remain strong as she continues to face her remaining drug charge.

• Albay’s Mayon Volcano placed under Alert Level 3

Just three days after placing Mayon Volcano under Alert Level 2, state volcanologists raise Alert Level 3 on Thursday, June 8. Alert Level 3 means there is a ‘increased tendency towards a hazardous eruption.’

• Raging Canada wildfires threaten critical infrastructure, force evacuations

Uncontrolled forest fires blaze across Canada on Wednesday, June 7, threatening infrastructure, forcing evacuations and sending a blanket of smoky air over U.S. cities.

• ‘Internal’ affairs: Isaw, bopis, dinuguan among Best Offal Dishes in the World – Taste Atlas

Taste Atlas includes isaw, proben, dinuguan, bopis, and papaitan in 2023’s list of Best Offal Dishes in the World! Isaw, a barbeque and street staple made up of grilled chicken or pork intestines, places 16th on the list.

• Sandara Park, DINDIN, WINNER’s Jinu, NU’EST’s JR, and ARON spotted in Pampanga

Filipino K-pop fans go into a frenzy as several South Korean celebrities were seen filming in Pampanga, Philippines.

• ‘I’m going to Miami’: Messi confirms move to MLS

Lionel Messi announces he intends to join Major League Soccer side Inter Miami as a free agent after parting ways with French champions Paris St Germain and snubbing a lucrative contract offer in Saudi Arabia. — Rappler.com