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

• DOH says vaccine brand, information to be given on-site

Following criticism after it suggested to local government units to stop announcing vaccine brands, the Department of Health assures the public that COVID-19 vaccine brands and other information will still be given to recipients once they are in vaccination sites.

• In House hearing, NTF-ELCAC questions Patricia Non’s ‘raised fist’ photo

The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict says it is concerned over a photo of Maginhawa Community Pantry organizer Patricia Non raising a clenched fist.

• Biden tells Netanyahu he wants ‘de-escalation’ of Israel-Gaza fighting 

The White House says United States President Joe Biden pushed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, May 19, to reduce tensions in the Gaza conflict.

• HBO Max releases nostalgic trailer for ‘Friends: The Reunion’

HBO Max releases the first trailer of the long-awaited Friends: The Reunion. The special features the cast members reuniting for the first time onscreen since the sitcom aired its final episode nearly 20 years ago.  

• FALSE: Liza Soberano to represent Philippines in 70th Miss Universe

A Facebook account posing as actress Liza Soberano posts a claim on Monday, May 17, saying she will represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe pageant next year. This claim is FALSE. – Rappler.com